In today’s Wellness Farm Chat episode, I’m sharing what homeschooling really looks like in our home right now — lots of play, life skills, family adventures, honeybees, dairy cows, child-led learning, and simple slow living. We talk about watching honeybees hatch from honeycomb frames, the health benefits of honeycomb, raising children on a homestead, learning through everyday life, and why farm life naturally creates meaningful education.

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In this episode, I share my real-life homeschooling journey—how I went from hating homeschool as a kid when it felt like a strict school-at-home setup, to now choosing unschooling and a wild + free approach with my own children. We talk about the difference between homeschooling and unschooling, breaking away from traditional education, trusting your kids, and creating a natural learning environment at home. If you’re curious about unschooling, child-led learning, or want a more freedom-based homeschool lifestyle, this episode will give you an honest, relatable perspective.

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A cozy life update from the homestead—sharing a surprise with my cream separator, a little cowgirl hat and jacket moment, and the everyday chaos of raising kids. Just real life lately, from dairy to motherhood and everything in between.

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Sharing a real-life homestead moment dealing with a retained placenta, unusual behavior, and the stress of deciding when to call the vet. A reminder that raising dairy cows comes with a steep learning curve—and you’re not alone in figuring it out.

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In today’s episode, I’m opening up about one of those weeks where everything feels heavy. Between caring for a new calf, the stress of milking and worrying about my cow’s health, and navigating the chaos of motherhood, I’ve been feeling completely overwhelmed. Add in birthday celebrations and some challenging behavior from my kids, and it’s been a lot to carry.

This is a real, unfiltered look at farm life and motherhood when things aren’t picture-perfect. If you’ve ever felt stretched thin, worried about everything, and unsure how to hold it all together—this episode is for you.

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Dixie is in labour with her second calf, and everything feels like it’s shifting into a new season on the homestead. In this episode, I’m sharing what it looks like preparing for a new calf, the emotions and rhythms of calving day, and why this moment matters so much for our family.

With fresh milk just around the corner, I’m also diving into my excitement about finally making more cheese, stocking the kitchen, and leaning deeper into from-scratch living. It’s a mix of anticipation, intention, and all the little things that make this life so meaningful.

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We’ve had a lot of new listeners lately, so I wanted to sit down and just talk—no script, no pressure—about who I am and what this space is all about.

I’m a stay-at-home mom of five, living a homestead life, raising animals, making food from scratch, and figuring things out as I go. In this episode, I’m sharing a bit of my story, what I care about, and what you’ll hear more of on this podcast.

It’s simple, honest, and a good place to start if you’re new here.

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Spring has officially arrived on our homestead—and with it comes a whole lot of energy, preparation, and a little bit of chaos.

In today’s episode, I’m sharing what’s really going on with our cows right now, including the clear signs that my young heifer is in heat… even though she’s still very small and definitely not ready to be bred. From mounting behavior and zoomies to major personality shifts, I’m walking you through exactly what I’m seeing and how it’s affecting training.

On top of that, we’re dealing with two bulls next door and a fencing situation that’s already been tested (and damaged), which adds a whole new level of urgency to everything.

But it’s not just challenges—we’re also deep in spring homestead prep.

I share how we’re getting ready for a future calf, including planning for bottle feeding if needed, stocking up on jars and lids, and taking the next step into making more food from scratch with cheese making.

We’re also focusing on improving our land by ordering grass seed to build healthier pasture for our cows and future horses—because good soil is the foundation of everything.

And finally, we just placed our order for 125 meat birds arriving this June. After raising 75 last summer (and still enjoying the last of that meat!), I’m sharing why it’s been so worth it for our family.

This episode is a real, honest look at what spring feels like on a working homestead—juggling animals, food systems, land management, and learning as we go.

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