Thrift Schooling

As we traveled to the San Antonio area we made sure to plan a visit to SeaWorld San Antonio . How could we not?! Ever since my daughter developed a love for dolphins she has been wanting to see a SeaWorld dolphin show! Whenever she would see dolphins, whether at Myrtle Beach, Virginia Beach or South Padre Island, all she would talk about was wanting to see one up close, like at SeaWorld. She got her wish! As soon as we arrived, we checked the schedule and made sure we knew exactly when and where the dolphin show was so we could get good seats! Before we entered the park, we made a stop to the SeaWorld Pet Kennels and dropped off our dog. Yes, we were traveling with a dog! Sometimes that can be a bit troublesome but we are thankful that having a dog did not hinder us from being able to visit SeaWorld while we were traveling. Directly outside of the park, they provide a free kennel. Awesome, right? They have bowls you can borrow and a hose to fill up your water dish but you will...

    What better way to start off the school year than with a family field trip to a farm? But not just any farm, Polyface Farms ! My husband and I had first heard of Joel Salatin of Polyface farms through one of those "recommended videos" on YouTube. I remember watching through a video of him talking and being inspired! We remember noticing that he was from the Shedendoah Valley and thinking, "hmm that's not too far from us," but kind of just left it at that. Then when I saw a list of speakers at a homeschooling convention I was thinking about attending this year, I saw his name. Interesting. Maybe his family homeschooled. Maybe he's a Christian. Maybe I should check out what this farm is all about. So. I did. I went to hear him speak during one of the convention sessions and let me tell you, it was life changing. Our family wants to live more of a sustainable lifestyle, growing and raising our own food and having enough to share and sell for a liv...