Real Life Homeschooling & Homesteading
I’m Jennifer—a homeschooling mom of ten and a life‑long learner—sharing our family’s journey of homeschooling, homesteading and following our faith.
Our days are a mix of lesson plans, laundry piles, muddy boots and gratitude for the simple joys.
After more than two decades teaching my children at home, I know that every season brings different challenges and victories.
On this site I share the tools, systems and grace that have helped us educate our children, run a busy household and build a sustainable homestead.
Welcome to Restoring Roots Ranch
Homeschooling isn’t one‑size‑fits‑all, especially for big families. We’ve tried everything from classical curricula to unschooling and have used resources like Abeka, Bob Jones, Sonlight, Ambleside and more.
I’ve made schedules that worked and others that didn’t, adapted lessons for kids with ADHD, dyslexia and anxiety, and guided gifted learners.
Here you’ll find practical tips on planning your year, creating flexible routines, balancing multiple grade levels and making the most of your time.
We’ll talk about curriculum choices, record keeping, high school transcripts, dual enrollment and ways to nurture each child’s strengths.
Most of all, I want to encourage you that homeschooling can be a joyful, faith‑filled way to educate your children even when life feels chaotic.
Guided by our faith, we see caring for creation as part of our calling.
These pages point you toward purposeful living and encourage you to lean on God for wisdom and strength.
A Faith-Driven Mission
Large-Family Homeschooling
Homesteading & Sustainable Living
Homesteading is the other half of our story.
Our family started with a small garden and a few chickens and have grown into raising red wigglers and European nightcrawlers for vermicompost, growing microgreens, preserving food, and experimenting with sustainable systems.
We believe in stewarding creation: turning kitchen scraps into rich compost, planting heirloom seeds, and raising animals humanely.
On this site I’ll share what we’ve learned about soil health, worm bins, chicken coops, fermentation, budgeting for a homestead and simplifying your home to make room for what matters.
Whether you’re curious about raising mealworms to feed chickens, planning a pantry, or just wondering if you can start homesteading in a backyard, I hope our experiences inspire you. We seek to care for land and animals in a faith‑driven, sustainable way.
Join Our Journey
Take a look around.
If you’re drawn to homeschooling, start with our curriculum guides, daily planning templates and real‑life advice for teaching kids from preschool to high school.
If homesteading calls to you, explore our soil‑building methods, chicken‑raising tips and frugal living hacks.
No matter where you begin, know that you’re welcome in this space. We’re learning alongside you and would love to have you join us on the path to a healthier homestead and a more connected home.
We’ll celebrate successes, learn from mistakes, and remember that each step toward self‑sufficiency is a step of faith, gratitude and love for our family and the land we tend.
We hope you’ll share your questions and victories with us in the comments.