The Schoolhouse Life

Drew & Lacey Grim
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We want to help you be more self-sufficient and grow your homestead into the property you have always dreamed of. It takes time, patience, and a lot of times help from friends. Learn from our mistakes and skip the learning curve! Hit play and let's get started building your homestead.

  1. 10/16/2024

    Herding Dogs on the Homestead

    join us as we chat with Jordyn about her new book that focuses on herding dogs and how to make it all work on a homestead. http://www.workingaussieshomestead.com https://workingaussieshomestead.com/products/herding-on-the-homestead-start-where-you-are My other course: https://workingaussieshomestead.com/pages/new-puppy-know-how Book Summary: Embrace your starting point on the homestead when it comes to herding. This comprehensive guide emphasizes the significance of understanding the purpose and characteristics of herding breeds, shedding light on why breed selection matters in choosing a herding dog. Beyond basic commands like 'sit' and 'stay,' instilling manners and discipline is paramount when training and collaborating with a herding companion, a topic delved into in depth. Author Jordyn Kelly draws from personal experience with her own dogs, addressing challenges like inconsistency in training and responses when working with livestock. The book also provides insights into introducing livestock calmly and beginner-friendly exercises to kick-start your herding journey. Jordyn's aim is to inspire anyone to begin with whatever resources they have, ensuring a serene and enjoyable learning process. Additionally, she offers recommendations for advancing training and directs readers to further resources once they've taken their initial steps into the world of herding.

    34 min

  2. 09/18/2024

    365 days of milking! give or take

    It's been a little over a year of smiling from scratch now. So we figured its time we review the lessons learned the hard way to hopefully safe you some hard times. share this with someone thinking about milking. send us an email info@theschoolhouselife.com or tag us on the socials.

    16 min
  3. A Little Drash - To Stone or Not Stone Your Kids

    09/13/2024

    A Little Drash - To Stone or Not Stone Your Kids

    This week on the 49th torah portion of the year we talk about what it means "when you go". warning this is a thinker with no real conclusion. let us know what you think. send us an email at info@theschoolhouselife.com or tag us on any of the socials.

    22 min
  4. The Birch Distillery Retreat

    09/04/2024

    The Birch Distillery Retreat

    Lacey give us the details of what she learned at the Birch essential oil distillery and gives us a teaser of some of her upcoming retreats she's planning.

    12 min
  5. What makes it kosher?

    08/29/2024

    What makes it kosher?

    i learned a ton after spending 5 days starting my journey into the world of kosher butchery. this episode we unpack a little learning and little of what it means to slaughter kosherly.

    17 min
  6. It’s got electrolytes! How the salt of the earth might heal us all.

    08/14/2024

    It’s got electrolytes! How the salt of the earth might heal us all.

    A top notch blend drink the whole family loves combining responsibly sourced deep sea trace minerals: 4 types of magnesium, sodium, potassium + liposomal vitamin C, Baobab Extract, Ginseng root extract, craving craving metapwr oil blend, all while being sugar, preservative & dye free! Try in both delicious Wild Strawberry & Lemon Lime. order yours here: https://doterra.me/xTwojH

    20 min
  7. Learning the lost skill of hide tanning

    08/05/2024

    Learning the lost skill of hide tanning

    have you been thinking about tanning a hide? Cow hide or Sheep hide? Join us as we chat about hide tanning, ethics, and the disconnection of society from food, clothing, and life. this one gets a little hippy dippy but in a good way.

    23 min
  8. Are you in a Dry Season? (Literally/mentally?)

    07/19/2024

    Are you in a Dry Season? (Literally/mentally?)

    We have had a hard go this last few months--after a traumatic farm experience we are all still experiencing grief & trying to step out from under the weight of hardnesses we've never before had to navigate. And also, our garden isn't really producing much. There are all kinds of seasons in our lives, and some are much less fun than others. Perhaps you have had a difficult one? Perhaps you know someone going through something difficult? We recorded this hoping to let any of our listeners better understand where we are at, and hopefully offer some comfort.

    23 min
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We want to help you be more self-sufficient and grow your homestead into the property you have always dreamed of. It takes time, patience, and a lot of times help from friends. Learn from our mistakes and skip the learning curve! Hit play and let's get started building your homestead.

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  • Creator
    Drew & Lacey Grim
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2024
  • Episodes
    205
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Drew & Lacey Grim
  • Show Website
    The Schoolhouse Life