The Schoolhouse Life

The Schoolhouse Life

Hosted by: Drew & Lacey Grim

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...

Episodes

Permaculture Zone 2 for the homestead

Season #3

It's time to cover zone 2 on the homestead. We've talked about permaculture zones and what needs daily attention. Zone 2 is getting a little further from the house but it's still going to be an area you'll need to...
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What is a Homestead Mastermind?

Season #3

We've run an in-person Farmer Mastermind on our property for a few years now.  It's been such a wonderful experience to gather with other farmers/homesteaders and share knowledge, wins, and struggles.   We couldn't be...
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Permaculture Zone 1 on the homestead

Season #3

We're breaking down Permaculture Zone 1 this week. One of the biggest reasons permaculture works so well on the homestead is the way it flows. Things like having your garden close to your front door and being able to...
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Permaculture Zone 0 for the homestead

Season #3

We're continuing our permaculture for the homestead series.  It all starts in the home and zone 0 is no different. Setting up your homestead for convenience in relation to the center of your homestead makes all the...
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Permaculture for the homestead

Season #3

Permaculture doesn't have to be overwhelming. Setting up our homesteads with a design that adopts arrangements observed in flourishing natural ecosystems can make it easier down the road.  Knowing what you want for...
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A Passion Project with Farrah Collver

Season #3

We love when people share their passions and serve the community in amazing ways.  I am so excited to share this interview with my friend Farrah who is a part of a very special organization working with pregnant...
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6 personal development secrets for the homestead

Season #3

Personal Development is another buzzphrase we seem to hear about a lot.  We've talked about mindset on the homestead already and this falls underneath that umbrella.  We're not talking about attending a huge event...
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Our gift ideas from the Homestead🎁

Season #3

We are sharing some of our favorite gift ideas from the homestead and what you can give your favorite homesteader. If you liked this episode leave us a review:) We love hearing from you. Download our free gift...
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Is your homestead illegal?

Season #3

Today we are discussing all of ins and outs of the legal stuff you need to get in place for your homestead. This is great information if you're just getting started or you have been homesteading for a while. It's a...
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No self-care for homesteaders

Season #3

What does self-care really mean? It seems to have become a phenomenon in the mindset world.  As homesteaders, we feel like this looks a little different for us.  Our families, our land, and our vision provide us with...
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How to have a cow on small homestead

Season #3

Do you feel like you need more space before you get a cow? Having cows on our property has been so beneficial. Our land has changed for the better and we wish we would have gotten one sooner. On this podcast, we are...
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The simple mindset shift to make homesteading fun again

Season #3

There seems to be an influx lately of homesteading as a way to prep for the system to fall apart. While we do agree the world is falling apart around us, self-sufficiency doesn't have to come from a place of...
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