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E71: Building Memories Through Family Camping Apr 18, 2021

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Hello everyone and welcome back to the campfire! Today we are taking you on our camping trip with us. We are currently camping in Ohio and it is our first time tent camping with the entire family. Nathan and I both grew up tent camping but for the last five years we have had a camper. As luck would have it, last winter a tree fell on our camper and we used that opportunity to try something different. We decided to purchase an old conversion van and buy a big tent. We wanted to be a little more flexible when it came to our next adventure. So today is our first time hitting the road and setting up a tent with all five of us and the dog ;)
We wanted to hit on the subject of building memories and moments for your children. What we are doing is very simple but they are the same memories that we both have from when we were little. We make a very conscious effort to give memories to our children and not THINGS. Camping is a beautiful experience that you can hand to your family. Trips and vacations do not have to be extravagant and overly expensive. You can keep it simple and the only person that knows that is you. Your kids look at the world with wonder. It's us as adults that are tainted through life. Lol. Don't project that on your kids. Remember to look at life through the eyes of a child and you will be blown away by the amazing thing that we call life.!
Thank you all for listening and please join us next week for another great conversation and interview. Have a great week!
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All About Reading: https://www.allaboutlearningpress.net/go.php?id=2109
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5 Minutes or Less : Nicki From Wildlings Forest School in Queensland, Australia Apr 14, 2021

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Hi everyone and welcome to our 5 Minutes or Less series! Where we are building a community through some fun questions that help us get to know each other a little better and trying to keep it within 5 minutes, ha!
To view the video version, head over to our Instagram account where we will add them as an IGTV post.
Thank you Jake for participating! We love hearing from our homeschool dads.
If you want to join in on the fun and participate, just send us an email at thehomeschoolprojectpodcast@gmail.com or message us on Instagram.
Hope you enjoy!
Show Notes:
Instagram - @ wildlings_forestschool
https://www.wildlingsforestschool.com/
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Our Free Homeschool Getting Started Packet: https://thehomeschoolprojectpodcast.files.wordpress.com/2021/08/guide-to-getting-started-packet-1.pdf
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The Waldock Way: https://www.thewaldockway.com/ref/76/
Wild Learning Curriculum: https://discoverwildlearning.com/?ref=927
All About Reading: https://www.allaboutlearningpress.net/go.php?id=2109
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E70: The World is Our Classroom: Extreme Parenting and The Rise of Worldschooling with Dr. Jennie Germann Molz Apr 11, 2021

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Hello and welcome back to the campfire! Today we have the pleasure of Dr. Jennie Germann Molz joining us for a conversation. Dr. Molz is a Professor of Sociology at the College of the Holy Cross in Worcester Massachusetts and is the author of the newly released book, The World Is Our Classroom: Extreme Parenting and the Rise of Worldschooling.
Drawing on interviews with parents and stories from the blogs they publish during their journeys, as well as her own experience traveling the world with her ten-year-old son, she takes us inside a fascinating life spent on trains, boats, and planes. She shows why many parents―disillusioned with standard public schooling―believe the world is a child’s best classroom. Rebelling against convention, these parents combine technology and travel to pursue a different version of the good life, one in which parents can work remotely as “digital nomads,” participate in like-minded communities online, and expose their children to the risks, opportunities, and life lessons that the world has to offer. So grab a seat by the fire as we discuss how more and more families are choosing the world as their classroom!

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Show Notes
Dr. Molz' s book:
The World is Our Classroom: Extreme Parenting and The Rise of Worldschooling
The World Is Our Classroom (nyupress.org)
or you can purchase on Amazon at:
The World Is Our Classroom: Extreme Parenting and the Rise of Worldschooling (Critical Perspectives on Youth, 8): Molz, Jennie Germann: 9781479834075: Amazon.com: Books
You can find Dr. Jennie Germann Molz at College of the Holy Cross | A highly selective, four year, undergraduate, Jesuit, liberal arts institution. College of the Holy Cross, Worcester, Massachusetts
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The Waldock Way: https://www.thewaldockway.com/ref/76/
Wild Learning Curriculum: https://discoverwildlearning.com/?ref=927
All About Reading: https://www.allaboutlearningpress.net/go.php?id=2109
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5 Minutes or Less : Jake from Denver Colorado Apr 07, 2021

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Hi everyone and welcome to our 5 Minutes or Less series! Where we are building a community through some fun questions that help us get to know each other a little better and trying to keep it within 5 minutes, ha!
To view the video version, head over to our Instagram account where we will add them as an IGTV post.
Thank you Jake for participating! We love hearing from our homeschool dads.
If you want to join in on the fun and participate, just send us an email at thehomeschoolprojectpodcast@gmail.com or message us on Instagram.
Hope you enjoy!
Show Notes:
Instagram - @jakeandkids
https://www.instagram.com/jakeandkids/
Ongoing Community Support:
Our Free Homeschool Getting Started Packet: https://thehomeschoolprojectpodcast.files.wordpress.com/2021/08/guide-to-getting-started-packet-1.pdf
Our Free Ultimate Family Camping / Outdoor Checklist: https://thehomeschoolprojectpodcast.files.wordpress.com/2021/08/camping-checklist-2.pdf
The Waldock Way: https://www.thewaldockway.com/ref/76/
Wild Learning Curriculum: https://discoverwildlearning.com/?ref=927
All About Reading: https://www.allaboutlearningpress.net/go.php?id=2109
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E69: How To Fill Your Cup / Staying Motivated, Energized, and Relaxed In A Hectic Life Apr 04, 2021

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Hello and welcome back to the campfire! Today it's just Nathan and I. We woke up early on a Saturday morning to record with a cup of coffee. We wanted to talk about how to fill your cup. How do you recharge every day? What do you do to keep your energy level high and your internal fire burning? Today we discussed what we do and our routine for keeping our personal lives going strong in the midst of parenting and homeschooling.
To be great parents, especially homeschooling parents, you have to find ways to fill your cup everyday. To be the best you can be you have to fill your cup first and eventually it will overflow to the rest of your family and into the rest of your life.
We hope you all enjoy the conversation and that you can find ways in your own life to keep your cup full. Have a wonderful week.
If you like what you hear and have enjoyed our show, please show your appreciation by subscribing to our Podcast and leaving us a review on your Podcast App of choice.
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As always, let's Light A Fire They Can't Put Out
Thank you for listening!
Ongoing Community Support:
Our Free Homeschool Getting Started Packet: https://thehomeschoolprojectpodcast.files.wordpress.com/2021/08/guide-to-getting-started-packet-1.pdf
Our Free Ultimate Family Camping / Outdoor Checklist: https://thehomeschoolprojectpodcast.files.wordpress.com/2021/08/camping-checklist-2.pdf
The Waldock Way: https://www.thewaldockway.com/ref/76/
Wild Learning Curriculum: https://discoverwildlearning.com/?ref=927
All About Reading: https://www.allaboutlearningpress.net/go.php?id=2109
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5 Minutes or Less : Amanda from Barbados Mar 31, 2021

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Hi everyone and welcome to our 5 Minutes or Less series! Where we are building a community through some fun questions that help us get to know each other a little better and trying to keep it within 5 minutes, ha!
To view the video version, head over to our Instagram account where we will add them as an IGTV post.
If you want to join in on the fun and participate, just send us an email at thehomeschoolprojectpodcast@gmail.com or message us on Instagram.
Hope you enjoy!
Show Notes:
Instagram - @extrafewwurds
wurdfam.blogspot.com
Ongoing Community Support:
Our Free Homeschool Getting Started Packet: https://thehomeschoolprojectpodcast.files.wordpress.com/2021/08/guide-to-getting-started-packet-1.pdf
Our Free Ultimate Family Camping / Outdoor Checklist: https://thehomeschoolprojectpodcast.files.wordpress.com/2021/08/camping-checklist-2.pdf
The Waldock Way: https://www.thewaldockway.com/ref/76/
Wild Learning Curriculum: https://discoverwildlearning.com/?ref=927
All About Reading: https://www.allaboutlearningpress.net/go.php?id=2109
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E68: Life's Biggest Lessons with The Ollinger Family Mar 28, 2021

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Hello and welcome back to the campfire! Today we have Haley and Chad from All In Ollies joining us. Their story begins with Chad having a brush with death while flying, which led them to decide to prioritize things in their life. They took their children out of traditional school, eventually sold their home and most of their possessions, purchased an old school bus, and hit the road to start truly living. Their story shows us all how fragile life can be and that the best time to make a change and to put your family in the forefront of everything is today.
So grab a seat by the fire as we travel to Mexico to speak with the Ollingers about life's biggest lessons.

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Show Notes
You can find Haley and Chad on:
Instagram @allinollies
YouTube- All In Ollies
Mystery at Blind Frog Ranch on the Discovery Channel
Ongoing Community Support:
Our Free Homeschool Getting Started Packet: https://thehomeschoolprojectpodcast.files.wordpress.com/2021/08/guide-to-getting-started-packet-1.pdf
Our Free Ultimate Family Camping / Outdoor Checklist: https://thehomeschoolprojectpodcast.files.wordpress.com/2021/08/camping-checklist-2.pdf
The Waldock Way: https://www.thewaldockway.com/ref/76/
Wild Learning Curriculum: https://discoverwildlearning.com/?ref=927
All About Reading: https://www.allaboutlearningpress.net/go.php?id=2109
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5 Minutes or Less: Bradley from Indiana Mar 24, 2021

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Hi everyone and welcome to our 5 Minutes or Less series! Where we are building a community through some fun questions that help us get to know each other a little better and trying to keep it within 5 minutes, ha!
To view the video version, head over to our Instagram account where we will add them as an IGTV post.
If you want to join in on the fun and participate, just send us an email at thehomeschoolprojectpodcast@gmail.com or message us on Instagram.
Hope you enjoy!
Show Notes
The Junior Classics Podcast can be found on most Podcast Apps.
Website:Inspiring a love of reading | Junior Classics Podcast
Also found on YouTube, Instagram, and Facebook.
Ongoing Community Support:
Our Free Homeschool Getting Started Packet: https://thehomeschoolprojectpodcast.files.wordpress.com/2021/08/guide-to-getting-started-packet-1.pdf
Our Free Ultimate Family Camping / Outdoor Checklist: https://thehomeschoolprojectpodcast.files.wordpress.com/2021/08/camping-checklist-2.pdf
The Waldock Way: https://www.thewaldockway.com/ref/76/
Wild Learning Curriculum: https://discoverwildlearning.com/?ref=927
All About Reading: https://www.allaboutlearningpress.net/go.php?id=2109
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E67: What's Your Normal: Whatever You Want It To Be Mar 21, 2021

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Hello and welcome back to the campfire! On today's episode Nathan and I discuss what "Normal" means. As homeschoolers we are considered abnormal by most of society because we are still the minority when it comes to educating our children. We discuss how the world wants to give us a definition of normal in regards to education, finances, lifestyle, and just about everything else in our lives. Normal is whatever you decide it is and that does not have to look the same as the majority of others. We prefer to be abnormal when it comes to most of these categories and homeschooling is just the beginning. So if following the masses is not how you approach life, then grab a seat by the fire and join us in this conversation you will probably love!
If you like what you hear and have enjoyed our show, please show your appreciation by subscribing to our Podcast and leaving us a review on your Podcast App of choice.
We would love to hear from you so please email us with any comments or questions you have.
Visit us and all of our content, including our blog, at www.thehomeschoolprojectpodcast.com
As always, let's Light A Fire They Can't Put Out
Thank you for listening!
Ongoing Community Support:
Our Free Homeschool Getting Started Packet: https://thehomeschoolprojectpodcast.files.wordpress.com/2021/08/guide-to-getting-started-packet-1.pdf
Our Free Ultimate Family Camping / Outdoor Checklist: https://thehomeschoolprojectpodcast.files.wordpress.com/2021/08/camping-checklist-2.pdf
The Waldock Way: https://www.thewaldockway.com/ref/76/
Wild Learning Curriculum: https://discoverwildlearning.com/?ref=927
All About Reading: https://www.allaboutlearningpress.net/go.php?id=2109
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E66: The Big Life Journal / How Mindset Can Change Everything with Alexandra Eidens Mar 14, 2021

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Hello and welcome back to the campfire! Today we had the pleasure of having the founder of Big Life Journal, Alexandra Eidens, join us on the show. Together with her husband Scott, they created the Big Life Journal along with the Big Life Kids Podcast to help kids grow up to be positive, resilient, confident human beings who strive to achieve great things in life. Today, Big Life Journal resources are used in hundreds of thousands of homes and schools around the world and the community has grown to over 500,000 parents and educators. These engaging resources help kids develop a resilient growth mindset so they can face life's challenges with confidence. So grab a seat by the fire as we discuss how mindset is the key to unlocking you and your children's full potential.

If you like what you hear and have enjoyed our show, please show your appreciation by subscribing to our Podcast and leaving us a review on your Podcast App of choice.
We would love to hear from you so please email us with any comments or questions you have.
Visit us and all of our content, including our blog, at www.thehomeschoolprojectpodcast.com
As always, let's Light A Fire They Can't Put Out
Thank you for listening!
Show Notes:
The Big Life Journal website: https://biglifejournal.com/?aff=1417
Can also be found on Instagram and Facebook @biglifejournal
Ongoing Community Support:
Our Free Homeschool Getting Started Packet: https://thehomeschoolprojectpodcast.files.wordpress.com/2021/08/guide-to-getting-started-packet-1.pdf
Our Free Ultimate Family Camping / Outdoor Checklist: https://thehomeschoolprojectpodcast.files.wordpress.com/2021/08/camping-checklist-2.pdf
The Waldock Way: https://www.thewaldockway.com/ref/76/
Wild Learning Curriculum: https://discoverwildlearning.com/?ref=927
All About Reading: https://www.allaboutlearningpress.net/go.php?id=2109
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