43 Apple Slinkies, Raising Capable Kids & Learning to Enjoy the Work

What if chores weren’t something to rush through so we could get back to “real life”,  but were actually part of the life we’re trying to build?In this episode of Handmade Happiness, Jessica and Thomas talk about chores, family responsibility, raising capable kids, and learning to find satisfaction in everyday work.As our family prepares to settle back into homeschool routines, we share how chores fit into the rhythm of their home and homestead, from laundry and dishes to feeding animals, gardening, preserving food, and tackling the jobs that simply have to get done.Raising capable kids isn’t about giving them a long list of chores simply to keep them busy. It’s about helping them understand that being part of a family means contributing to the life you all share. Sometimes that means washing dishes or feeding chickens. Sometimes it means preserving a mountain of summer produce, and sometimes it means discovering that peeled apples look an awful lot like slinkies.Subscribe to Handmade Happiness for more conversations about homeschooling, homesteading, raising capable kids, cooking from scratch, handmade skills, and finding joy in the everyday work of building a meaningful life.✨ Thanks for tuning in to Handmade Happiness! ✨ If you enjoyed today’s episode, please subscribe so you don’t miss future conversations about slowing down, creating with your hands, and living more intentionally.💌 Stay connected:Visit me at TheLarkLife.comFollow along on Instagram: @The_Lark_LifeClick to join my email list for updates, resources, and encouragement🧵 Share the love: If this episode encouraged you, would you take a moment to leave a review or share it with a friend? It truly helps others discover the show.You can also support the show by making a donation at www.thelarklife.com/podcastUntil next time, may you find joy in the simple things and beauty in the work of your hands.