1KHO 179: Daring Adventures in Homeschooling: Off-Grid Living, Learning, and the Pursuit of Joy | Samantha Skeete, For the Love of Homeschooling

The 1000 Hours Outside Podcast

Ginny Yurich

Parenting, Kids & Family

4.9 • 1.8K Ratings

🗓️ 15 August 2023

⏱️ 59 minutes

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Click here to purchase the Back-to-School MEGA Bundle Volume 3 for just $25! This offer ENDS THURDAY, August 17th!! https://www.fortheloveofhomeschooling.com/?ref=1000hoursoutside Join us for an exhilarating episode of "For the Love of Homeschooling," where we delve into the extraordinary journey of Samantha Skeete and her family of seven who chose to embrace the off-grid lifestyle in a mere 350 square feet. Discover how they navigated 18 months without electricity and relied on hauled water, gaining a profound appreciation for the modern conveniences we often take for granted. As we explore their evolution in homeschooling, Samantha unveils valuable insights that come from a place of genuine experience. Learn how they tailored their approach by starting with their children's interests, transforming education into a collaborative and joyful adventure. Samantha's advice for new homeschool moms resonates deeply: the journey is about learning together, embracing the shared path of discovery, and finding boundless joy in the process. Amidst the wisdom shared, Samantha underscores the importance of seeking joy relentlessly. She candidly addresses the pressures faced by homeschooling mothers, dismantling the notion of comparison and urging us to embrace our unique paths. Feeling the urge to quit? Samantha's advice shines brightly here too, encouraging moms to discard rigid plans that aren't working and emphasizing that there's no such thing as "falling behind" in homeschooling when comparisons are set aside. She reaches out to lonely homeschool moms, offering solace and encouragement through the tougher days. As the conversation unfolds, Samantha reveals the powerful driving force behind their unconventional choice: time. The Skeete family wanted to be present with their children, and their journey is a testament to the transformative potential of homeschooling. If the thought of homeschooling has ever crossed your mind, Samantha's story is a compelling reminder that with desire and determination, you absolutely can embark on this rewarding educational journey. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:00.0	Welcome to the 1,000 Hours Outside Podcast. My name is Ginny Erich and I am so excited for today's guest. Samantha Skeet, welcome to the podcast.
0:10.0	Thank you so much, Ginny for having me. I'm so excited too.
0:13.0	This is awesome. This is your first podcast, right?
0:15.0	First podcast, yep.
0:17.0	Yes, it's a milestone.
0:19.0	So we've actually been connected, I think, for years and years.
0:23.2	And so it's such a gift to actually finally meet for a quick second in person.
0:28.8	We had our videos on and then our videos off because Samantha lives off-grid and it's better for the internet
0:34.4	but Samantha is the founder of For the Love of homeschooling and she puts out amazing
0:39.7	content for parents for homeschoolers and so I'm so thrilled that you're here.
0:44.8	I think we've maybe known of each other for years,
0:47.3	would you think?
0:48.0	I think so, about three or four years at least.
0:50.8	At least, at least.
0:52.0	So I've been following along for a long time getting so much encouragement. And then last night preparing for this I did a little bit more of a deep dive into your life and it is a fascinating one. You're currently living in 350 square feet with a family of seven.
1:07.0	Can you just take a little bit of time and tell us about your journey there?
1:10.0	Sure, yeah. So we've always kind of like loved the country lifestyle, all of that stuff.
1:16.0	And then about three and a half years ago we really felt the call to go further in our country living adventure.
1:25.6	And so for years I'd been dreaming about and praying about living off grid,
1:29.7	building our own home one day.
1:31.3	But the doors just never opened up.
1:32.9	And then about three and a half years ago, right before the whole COVID thing, well I guess right
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