you can't draw water from an empty well | homeschool mom & life coach DITL | spring vlog (Ep.2)

Day 2-On Thursdays, I take my homeschooled kids to a self-directed learning center a couple of towns away. While there, I enjoy being out in nature and going on a rejuvenating hike (my version of self-care).
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[@heartwoodhomeschool]

Followed for homeschool content, but stayed because we’re a slow-living family ourselves and your approach to homeschool resonated because of it. Hope to still hear about homeschool stuff from time to time but also looking forward to the new direction!

[@lifeinthetrenches]

Thank you! There will definitely still be homeschooling content, but not the normal talking head type of presentation. And thanks for sticking around! 💝

[@MB.-]

😂😂Xuan!! I like my self-care to include fluffy stuff like skincare😅, but I also really love to bake, read, go on bike rides, and walks. It truly does take me to another place when I'm outside. Clears my mind from all the nonsense and things in the world I think I need to keep up with.
How do you embrace slow living with homeschool? Do your kids need to meet certain standards with their school to move forward? I really don't know how that works.
Well I'm enjoying these videos and I'm glad you'll still be sharing some homeschool content with this new journey. As always, thank you!!

[@lifeinthetrenches]

I like fluffy self-care, too! At least the skincare. I'm not much for bubble baths and getting my nails done. And yes, we do have standards to meet with our independent studies charter school, but they are not as strict as in other states. As for slow homeschooling, I do not overschedule myself or the kids, we work at my kids' pace rather than a curriculum's scope and sequence, and we enjoy the coziness of home. Thanks for tuning in and always commenting!! 💝

[@shizenteaism]

Love this! It makes me want to put together my own videos for memory keeping. I would post it online but the state of my home is not instagrammable. 😂 thanks for the encouragement for having a self care system in place. It is something I am still working on.

[@lifeinthetrenches]

Yay, I'm glad I've inspired you in some way! Don't worry too much about having an "Instagrammable" home-real life is imperfect, and that authenticity can really resonate with folks. I think I gained over 100 subscribers in the past two weeks by just showing my life as it really is. Plus, focusing on memory keeping is such a beautiful way to celebrate your everyday moments. Too often, we keep all our videos stuck on our phones and never really look at them again. And it’s fantastic that you’re working on your self-care system; it’s a journey, and every small step counts. Looking forward to seeing your videos if you decide to share them! 🌟

[@shizenteaism]

@@lifeinthetrenches You're right! I have a lot of memories buried on my phone. If I collate it like you did with these series, it would be a beautiful way of framing these homeschool memories. I live in a very small and old apartment in a big city right next to a very large tourist destination (you made a video where you came where I live 🥰). My videos would so give away where I live and my secret quiet spots I found away from tourists. 😂 But since I have one year left to live here before my apartment building gets demolished, I might have to considered posting online. 🤔

[@daviematthew]

Cousin, this was beautifully made. It made me tear up and smile! Love you!❤
And ps. Nico and Ari soooo need to help you with the dishes😂😂😂

[@lifeinthetrenches]

Haha, right?! Love you, cuz ❤️

[@sharkpuppetfamily]

Hey Uncle Davis how come you don’t comment on any of my videos
Also how about you do our dishes Instead