From Teach For America To Teaching At Home

Faith, Family, and the Culture We're Creating at Home

In this episode of The Half Hippie Honey Podcast, I share how homeschooling has become a way for us to intentionally shape our family culture. While faith is an important part of that story, it wasn't where we started. It's something that has deepened as we've grown together. I talk about the balance between the privilege of protecting our kids from outside influences and the real sacrifices our family makes to live this way. If you've ever wondered how homeschooling can be about more than just academics, this episode will give you a glimpse into how we're weaving faith, family, and values into everyday life at home.

Sharing Our Eclectic Homeschool Journey

In this episode, I'm sharing how The Call of the Wild + Free by Ainsley Arment shaped my vision for homeschooling and gave me the encouragement I needed to embrace my ideals. I'll walk you through the heart behind our homeschool, the resources and curriculum we've chosen for this season, and the eclectic mix of styles that influence our days. Whether you're just starting to dream about homeschooling or you're in the thick of choosing curriculum, I hope this peek into our setup reminds you that there isn't one "right" way to school - just the way that works best for your family.

From Teach For America To Teaching At Home

In this episode of The Half Hippie Honey, I share my experience as a Teach For America kindergarten teacher in Tulsa, Oklahoma: what I learned about early childhood education, the challenges of working within a one-size-fits-all system, and how those years planted the seed for my decision to homeschool my own children. A mix of heart, honesty, and thoughtful reflection on choosing the path that's best for your kids.

Honey in the Rock: My 40-Day Sugar Fast

I'm kicking off my 40-day sugar fast — not just to step away from sugar, but to run toward something sweeter. I've struggled with sugar addiction for years. This time, I'm using The 40-Day Sugar Fast by Wendy Speake as my guide, leaning hard on God for both strength and transformation — inside and out. The song Honey in the Rock has been playing in my head as I start. It reminds me that God's goodness is present in every season, and His love is the sweetest thing I'll ever taste. Here's to 40 days of surrender, renewal, and finding true sweetness in Him.

My First Homebirth Story

In this episode, I'm sharing the story of my first birth at home - the decision to birth at home, what led me there, and how the experience unfolded. From navigating traditional care with an OB to swtiching to a midwife, learning about birth, and dealing with conflict, this is a raw and real reflection of my pregnancy and birth. Whether you're curious about homebirth or just love a good birth story, this one's for you.