Raising Arrows - Large Family Homeschool Life: Recent Episodes
Amy Roberts
Learn how to manage your home and homeschool with practical, simple, guilt-free ideas from a mom of 10!
What do you think of when I say Homeschool Schedule? A rigorous, segmented schedule that must be followed exactly or you will fall miserably behind? Let's change that!
Get my homeschool scheduling books:
Creating a Homeschool Schedule You Love and Flexible Homeschool Planning
Resoures mentioned:
- Podcast 07 - Should You Homeschool Year Round?
- Podcast 10 - Schedules for Homeschooling Year Round
- Podcast 50 - How to Put Your Homeschool on Autopilot
- Podcast 77 - How to Anchor Your Homeschool Day
- Podcast 83 - How to Set Up a Simple Homeschool Schedule
- Podcast 86 - An Easy Morning Time Routine
- Podcast 125 - Ideas for Homeschool Schedules
- Morning Time with Multiple Ages - post
- Year Round Homeschooling page on Raising Arrows
- Autopilot Homeschooling - post
- Are Homeschool Groups a Waste of Time? - post
Large family methods for getting your kids in the kitchen helping with daily meals.
Resources mentioned:
- Podcast #189 - Creating a Meal Rotation that Isn't Boring
- Kids Cook Real Food curriculum
I don't love to cook and I have a very busy life, so I had to find a way to make meal planning less stressful and time-consuming.
Resources mentioned:
- Our Blackstone Griddle
- Special Night
- Large Family Meal Planning
3 simple hacks to get back on track when you are overwhelmed and don't know where to start.
Resources mentioned:
- Podcast #50 - How to Put Your Homeschool on Autopilot
- Podcast #184 - Living in the Sandwich Generation
We all want to enjoy the little years of homeschooling, but we also have this nagging feeling we aren't doing enough. When do we need to get serious about when and what we are teaching?
Get my book: Flexible Homeschool Planning to make your plans work no matter what kind of week you've had!
Resources mentioned:
- Podcast #26 - How Many Hours Does It Take to Homeschool?
- Podcast #138 - Tests Don't Teach
- Podcast #178 - Testing Your Child's Knowledge Without Tests
- Podcast #183 - Creating a Homeschool Transcript
- How Many Hours Does it Take to Homeschool? (free download)
- Preschool & Kindergarten Curriculum for Large Families
- Wonderment Curriculum
- Review of Peaceful Preschool
- Tapestry of Grace (page full of resources on my blog)
- How we use Apologia Science
- Berean Builders Science
We all intend to be great at this mother-in-law thing, but it tends to be a bit of an ugly mess as we learn a whole new parenting role.
Resources mentioned:
- Podcast 185 - The Black Wedding Dress
- Podcast 80 - Mistakes We Made Parenting Our College Student Who Lived at Home
- Podcast 102 - Homeschool to College
- Podcast 161 - Mothering Sons into Adulthood
- Podcast 163 - Spending Time with Your Teens
- More Than Grand website
My daughter's black wedding dress shocked a lot of people. Some comments were downright ugly, but they sparked a conversation that needs to be had in the conservative homeschool world - What are we teaching our children about appearances and "fitting in."
- Original Facebook post
- She Wears Skirts Series
- Jinger Dugger's Book - Become Free Indeed
Caring for aging parents while still caring for young children at home is happening more and more to my generation. This is my story and my way of managing it all.
Resources mentioned:
- Home Blessing (once a week house cleaning)
- Massage Chair we bought for my mom
Take the mystery out of making a high school transcript for your homeschooler!
Resources mentioned:
- Homeschool Graduation Requirements - A Simple Plan (post)
- Lee Binz The HomeScholar (Total Transcript Solutions)
- Homeschool Hall
Have planners never worked for you? Wish you could figure out a way to make them work or at least get your life organized? This podcast is for you!
Get the book that revolutionized my homeschool planning! Flexible Homeschool Planning
Resources mentioned:
- Podcast #4 - Making Homeschool Planning Easy
- Tapestry of Grace
- Peaceful Press
Do you long for perfection in your homemaking? Do you efforts never seem good enough? It's time we look to the Bible for the truth about this longing for perfection.
Get the book on realistic homemaking: Home Management for the Homeschool Mom
Resources mentioned:
- Podcast 181 - Messy Mommies
- The Sabbath by A. Heschel
- Theology of Home
- The Bible Project - Genesis
Are you a messy mommy? I certainly qualified for that title for many years. This podcast dives into how I turned that homemaking ship around!
Get the book! - Home Management for the Homeschool Mom
Resources mentioned:
- Cleaning with Children Podcast Series: Podcast #46, Podcast #47, Podcast #48, Podcast #49
- Half My Stuff Saturday (blog series from 2010)
- FLYLady.net
- Jesus Doesn't Care About Your Messy House (book by Dana K. White)
Homeschooling the high school years feels like serious business that should have your undivided attention, but what if you have a lot of little ones in the house? How do you balance it all?
Get the book! - Large Family Homeschooling Take the class! - Creating a Homeschool Schedule You Love
Resources mentioned:
- Homeschooling High School in a Large Family (post)
- How Many Hours Does it Take to Homeschool (Podcast #26)
- Occupying a Busy Preschooler (Podcast #16)
- Preparing Your Homeschooled Child for College (Podcast #44)
- Independent Learning - Teaching Kids to Homeschool Themselves (post)
- How to Put Your Homeschool on Autopilot (Podcast #50)
- How to Anchor Your Homeschool Day (Podcast #77)
- An Easy Morning Time Routine (Podcast #86)
- Morning Time Basket with Multiple Ages (post)
- How to Make Read Aloud Time More Peaceful (Podcast #13)
- Homeschool Graduation Requirements - A Simple Plan (post)
- Toddler Box (post)
Traditional testing is not the best way to discern what your child has learned. In this episode we'll talk about other (and better!) ways to find out what your child knows.
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Resources mentioned:
- Notebooking in a Large Family (post)
- Notebooking Made Easy (Podcast #42)
- Teaching Textbooks (Review and Tips)
- Apologia Elementary Science (Review & Tips)
- NEA Timeline of Standardized Testing
For many years, I lived in the season of toddlers and babies. How do you navigate the end of the season when it's all you've ever known?
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Resources mentioned:
- It's Not a Season I'm In (post)
- Podcast 128 - Holier Than Thou Homeschoolers
- Peaceful Preschool (curriculum)
- A Year of Learning (curriculum)
How to truly make your homeschooling journey your very own experience alongside your unique family.
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Resources mentioned:
- Podcast #124 - How to Take a Jubilee Homeschool Year
- Modern Miss Mason by Leah Boden
- Pocketful of Pinecones by Karen Andreola
- Tapestry of Grace homeschool curriculum
- Teaching Textbooks homeschool math curriculum
- Educating the Whole Hearted Child by Clay & Sally Clarkson
As I prepared for my husband to return from a year long deployment, I began to contemplate the future of the blog and podcast...
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Every Autumn, my homemaking habits change with the season. Here are a few cozy ways I celebrate the Fall season in my kitchen and elsewhere!
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Resources mentioned:
- Corinthian Bells
- Farmhouse on Boone - Sourdough Starter, Sourdough Rolls, Sourdough Loaf, Pumpkin Spice Latte Concentrate
- RoseRed Homestead on YouTube
- Whole Wheat Bread Recipe
- 30 Minute Pizza Recipe
- White Pizza Recipe
- Hearty Winter Oven Stew Recipe
- Winter Soup Recipe
- Taco Soup Recipe
- Sourdough Discard Apple Fritter Bread Recipe
- Pumpkin Crumble Cake Recipe
- Taco Seasoning Mix Recipe
- Podcast #173 - Large Family House Sizes & Layouts
- Decluttering Template (free download)
Over the years, our large family has lived in many different sizes of homes. A listener asked me to share what I've learned from living in large and small homes and what I feel is crucial space to have in a large family home!
Mentioned in this podcast:
- Max & Lilly Bunk Bed
- Trifold Mattress
- Podcast #66 - Maximizing Space in Kids' Bedrooms
- Large Family Bedrooms (post)
- Living in a Garage While Building Your House Debt Free (post)
- Large Family Organization page on Raising Arrows
How to make your kitchen work efficiently and effectively while you homeschool!
Today's Sponsor: WriteStories by Scriptive Encourage reluctant writers and emerging storytellers to write their own stories using illustrations from children's books!
Resources mentioned:
- Table Chores (post)
- Master Grocery List
A listener asked if I "make" my kids go outside, and the answer is a resounding YES! If you struggle to get your kids outside, this podcast is for you!
Resources mentioned:
- Our Charlotte Mason Nature Bag (post) (podcast)
- Autumn Homeschooling Ideas (post)
- Tapestry of Grace (curriculum overview)
- 1000 Hours Outside (podcast) (trackers)
If you know you are going to have a busy homeschool year or if you just want to keep your homeschool schedule open and flexible, here's how you can plan for the upcoming year without stressing yourself out! This is the method I have been using for years with great success!
For more help, get my book: Flexible Homeschool Planning
Resources mentioned:
- Flexible Homeschool Planning (book)
- Are Local Homeschool Groups, Co-ops, and Classes a Waste of Time? (post)
- How to Put Your Homeschool on Autopilot - Podcast #50
- Five in a Row (curriculum)
- Rod & Staff ABC Series Workbooks (curriculum)
Not every homeschool mom is excited to start the new school year. Here's what to do if YOU are that mom!
Get these books to help you manage this homeschool year!
Homeschooling with Purpose
Home Management for the Homeschool Mom
Resources mentioned:
- The Truth About Burnout (post) (podcast)
- Burned Out Mom (video)
- A Mother Who Never Burns Out (post)
- How to Put Your Homeschool on Autopilot (post) (podcast) (video)
- Simply Convivial classes
- How to Take a Homeschool Mom Sabbatical (post)
- How to Take a Jubilee Homeschool Year (post) (podcast)
- Year Round Homeschooling page on Raising Arrows
- Homeschool Planning Inspiration (podcast) (video)
Need a little inspiration to get started (or keep going!) with your homeschool planning? This podcast is full of ideas to make it efficient, easy, and enjoyable!
Resources mentioned:
- Creating a Homeschool Schedule You Love eCourse - use code: 2024HSPLAN for 20% off! (ends 8/1/24)
- Flexible Homeschool Planning (book)
- Tapestry of Grace page
- Music in Our Homeschool
- You ARE an Artist (chalk art lessons)
- Independent Homeschooling (post)
- Modified Workboxes (post)
- Homeschooling & the 3 Year Learning Curve (post)
- How Many Hours Does It Take to Homeschool (post)
- Delight Directed Homeschooling series
- Investing in Real World Homeschooling (post)
- CompuScholar
- Homeschool Graduation Requirements - A Simple Plan (post)
- Preparing Your Homeschooler for College (post)
- Homeschool to College - Transitioning your teen (podcast #102)
For more than a decade, we have been doing some form of "Special Night" with each of our children one night a week. In this podcast, I share how that tradition has morphed over the years to accommodate our growing family and why this has become such a special night for all of us!
Resources mentioned:
- Special Night (post)
- Chocolate Chip Scones Recipe
- Special Night plate
When you need margin in your day are you seeking breaks or escapes? Recognizing the difference is crucial to your job as a mother and homemaker.
Resources mentioned:
- The Me Time Myth (post)
- Caring for Yourself - The Me Time Myth Revisited (post)
When you have big kids and little kids and even young adults living in your home, how do you handle all the different screens and rules for being on devices? Here's what's worked for us!
Resources mentioned:
- Podcast #74 - Screen Time Limits in a Large Family
- Do Your Homeschooled Kids Need a Cell Phone? (post)
- Creating a Special Night for Each Child (post)
- The Anxious Generation (book)
- VidAngel (movie and television filtering service)
Simple organizational ideas for homeschooling in small spaces using what you already own!
Resources mentioned:
- Organizing Your Homeschool with Backpacks & Tubs (post)
- Simple Organizational Systems for Your Homeschool That Work! (post)
- Homeschool Mom Basket Organization (video)
- Shelf System with Doors
A plethora of ideas to help you spend quality time with your teenagers as they move from childhood into adulthood.
Resources mentioned:
- Boys & Their Attitudes - Podcast #54
- Girls & Their Attitudes - Podcast #56
- Homeschool to College: Transitioning Your Teen - Podcast #102
- Mother Daughter Journaling (post)
Don't let your marriage slip through the cracks of your homeschooling day!
Resources mentioned:
- The 5 Love Languages (book)
- Just Between Us (app)
- Driveway Dates (post)
- 12 Rules for Life by Jordan Peterson (book)
The relationship between a mother and her son is special, but it also changes as he moves from being a little boy, to being a teenager, to being a man. As moms we need to learn to accept these changes and grow and change with them.
Resources mentioned:
- Boys and Their Attitudes (Podcast #54)
- How to Parent and Discipline Boys and their Attitudes (post)
- Kristin Lavransdatter trilogy
Tactics for keeping the house clean with a bunch of kids underfoot!
Get my book - Home Management for the Homeschool Mom
Resources mentioned:
- 4 Steps to a Better Homeschool Day (free class)
- Mom's Daily Checklist
- Cleaning with Kids Podcast Series - #46-49
- How to Put Your Homeschool on Autopilot - Podcast #50
Are your Sundays anything but restful? Are you tired of trying to get Sundays "right?" When you have a lot of kids, Sundays can be hard - getting everyone ready, keeping everyone calm during the service, and then they still expect to eat when you get home! It's time we changed how we see Sundays and lean into Jesus as our Sabbath rest!
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Homeschooling a lot of different ages and stages presents a unique set of circumstances and challenges. In today's podcast, we'll walk through several of these with real world solutions!
Teach your kids to dig into Scripture with games, puzzles, and more in the brand new Bible Investigators: Creation! Need help creating a homeschool schedule you can stick to? Take my class! Creating a Homeschool Schedule You Love! Resources mentioned:
- How to Add Another Child to Your Homeschool (post)
- Simple Morning Time (post0
- Simple Morning Time (podcast #86)
- Morning Time with Multiple Ages (post)
- Independent Schoolwork (post)
- Teaching Textbooks Large Family Review (post)
- Secrets for Handling Attitudes in Girls (post)
- Girls and their Attitudes (podcast #56)
- How to Parent and Discipline Boys and Their Attitudes (post)
- Boys and their Attitudes (podcast #54)
- Homeschooling When Everyone Needs You (post)
How do you find time to clean the house while you homeschool? In this podcast, we'll talk about keeping up with the housework and schoolwork using simple routines and systems!
Useful resources for managing your home and homeschool:
- Creating a Homeschool Schedule You Love (ecourse)
- Home Management for the Homeschool Mom (book)
Other resources mentioned:
- How Many Hours Does It Take to Homeschool? (post or podcast #26)
- One Day House Cleaning (Home Blessing) - post
- Cleaning with Children Podcast Series: #46-49
- Mega Laundry Post
- Morning Routine
- Table Chores
- Morning Time
- Teaching Your Kids to Work Independently
- 15 Minute Tidy Up
- Evening Routine
How to use the Christian Church Year to focus your heart and mind on Christ as year long!
Get my Liturgical Calendar Guide for Protestant Families HERE! use code: LITRURGY10 for 10% off!
FREE Liturgical Calendar Wheel - https://raisingarrows.net/liturgical-church-year-protestant-family/
Resources mentioned:
- Celebrating the Biblical Feasts by Martha Zimmerman
- Celebrating the Christian Year by Martha Zimmerman
- Unwrapping the Greatest Gift by Ann Voskamp
- Living the Christian Year Devotional by Bobby Gross
- Podcast #28 - Having a REAL Sabbath Rest
- Emily's Story
- Christmas Homeschool Ideas
- Free Easter Devotionals for Children
My personal journey of losing and gaining and losing again throughout 20 years of multiple pregnancies.
Resources mentioned:
- My Diastasis Recti Journey - Healing my Core
- Emily's Story
Your favorite homeschooling method may not fit your large family, but a few small adjustments can work wonders! In this episode, Amy shares how to tweak 5 popular homeschooling methods to make them work for a large family.
Get the ebooklet mentioned in this episode! How to Make Any Curriculum Work for Your Family
Resources mentioned:
- Charlotte Mason Homeschooling in 18 Easy Step-by-Step Lessons (ebook)
- Notebooking for the Large Family (post)
- Tapestry of Grace (page on Raising Arrows)
- How to Have a Jubilee Homeschooling Year (post)
- Music In Our Homeschool (online learning platform)
- Morning Time with Multiple Ages (post)
- Karen Andreola's books
- Julia Rothman's "Anatomy" books
Related Podcasts:
- Podcast #124 - Taking a Jubilee Homeschool Year
- Podcast #70 - How to Use Workbooks to Lighten Your Homeschool Load
Homeschool moms have a lot to do in a day, including trying to keep the house clean! WHEN do you find the time to clean? Let's talk about what works best and why!
Buy the Book!Home Management for the Homeschool Mom
Take my FREE Class: 4 Steps to a Better Homeschool Day
Related Podcasts:
- Podcast #46 - Weekly House Cleaning Without Help
- Podcast #47 - Creating a Chore Board
- Podcast #48 - Weekly Chore Rotation
- Podcast #49 - Weekly House Cleaning with Older Children
Related Videos:
- Weekly Rotation Cleaning List
- Chore Boards
- Friday Home Blessing
- How to Anchor Your Day
- Tidy Up Time
- Table Chores
Related Blog Posts:
- Home Blessing (cleaning your house in a day)
- Kitchen & Dining Room Chores for Children
- Morning Time with Multiple Ages
- How to Put Your Homeschool on Autopilot
Practical tips to help you help your children walk through the grief of losing a loved one, even when you are also grieving.
This week's sponsor: I. W.R.I.T.E - online writing class for teens by E.J. Kitchens
Resources mentioned:
- Psalms for the Grieving Heart (a free 30 Day Devotional)
- Grieving Mothers page on Raising Arrows
- 2 Corinthians 1:3-5
A listener asked my thoughts on minimalism as a large family mom. This is my candid answer as well as a fresh perspective on "stuff."
This week's sponsor:
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50% off your Annual Subscription! Resources mentioned:
- FREE Decluttering Template
- Creating a Peaceful Home (book)
- Weekly Home Blessing (post)
- Half My Stuff Saturday (blog series from 2010)
- Tidy Up Time (post)
- Nature Table (post)
- Simply Convivial (Mystie Winckler's membership site)
Send your questions to amy@raisingarrows.net and it may end up featured here on the Raising Arrows® Podcast!
If you are teaching a child to read this year, you'll need these great ideas for getting the job accomplished!
This week's sponsor:
Common Sense Press
Publishers of Learning Language Arts Through Literature
Use code: RaisingArrows20 for 20% off Resources mentioned:
- Podcast #13 - How to Make Read-Aloud Time More Peaceful
Send your questions to amy@raisingarrows.net and your question may be featured here on the Raising Arrows® Podcast!
Instead of just trying to keep your toddler out of your hair during homeschool hours, what if you tried including them in the homeschool lessons?! Here's how!
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http://classicalconversations.com/arrows Resources mentioned:
- Podcast #16 - Occupying a Busy Preschooler
- Podcast #77 - How to Anchor Your Homeschool Day
- Podcast #148 - Homeschooling Boys Who Can't Sit Still
- 10 Ideas to Keep Toddlers Busy During Homeschooling (post)
- Playdough Recipes - Natural Playdough & Chamomile Playdough
Worried about homeschooling a child who can't sit still? This podcast is for you!
Our Sponsor:
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Classical Conversations
http://classicalconversations.com/arrows Resources mentioned:
- Better Late Than Early by Raymond & Dorothy Moore
- Desk Ball for kids
- Fidget Bands for kids' chairs
- A Year of Playing Skillfully (curriculum review)
- Peaceful Preschool (curriculum review)
This summer make your vacation (no matter where you go!) an educational experience that doesn't feel like school and doesn't require lesson plans!
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How do you teach the Bible in your homeschool when you feel like you're still a baby Christian? This podcast is full of resources and ideas to encourage you to dive in right where you are!
Homeschool with Classical Conversations!
To find a community near you, go to:
ClassicalConversations.com/arrows Resources mentioned:
- Hurlbut's Story of the Bible (older edition)
- Mighty Acts of God by Starr Meade
- Jesus Storybook Bible by Sally Lloyd-Jones
- Unwrapping the Greatest Gift by Ann Voskamp
- Stories of the Resurrection by Tauna Meyer
- Living the Christian Year by Bobby Gross
- Celebrating the Christian Year by Martha Zimmerman
Homeschooling with a new baby can be challenging, but it isn't impossible! This podcast will give you practical ideas for surviving and thriving while you homeschool with a newborn!
Resources mentioned:
- Large Family Homeschooling (book)
- Year Round Homeschooling Page on Raising Arrows
- Homeschool Mom Basket
- Morning Time
- Family Favorite Meal List
- Baby Mercy's Diagnosis
- Made 2 Homeschool Community
Got questions? I'll answer them in the next Podcast Q&A! Email your questions to Amy@RaisingArrows.net In this episode: Get a glimpse into a day in my large family homeschool life!
Resources mentioned:
- Podcast #124 - Taking a Jubilee Homeschool Year
- Playful Pioneers (curriculum)
- Flip Flop Spanish (curriculum)
- Table Chores (post)
- Special Night (post)
- Adventures in Odyssey Club (post)
- Enya Radio on Pandora
Interested in homeschooling? Check out Classical Conversations! https://www.classicalconversations.com/arrows You are a busy mom with lots of different ages and stages to mother! This podcast will help you untie the knots you are in and let God work in and through you as you mother them all!
Resources mentioned:
- How to Have Your Quiet Time All Day Long (post)
- Podcast #97 - Things Large Family Moms Can't Do
- Podcast #141 - Homemaking with a Purpose
- Managing Your Home Well (video)
- Podcast #115 - The Truth About Homeschool Burnout
- The Truth About Homeschool Burnout (post)
Need to create a little order in the chaos of your daily homeschooling? This podcast is full of simple ideas you can implement today to make your day run smoother!
Today's Sponsor: Classical Conversations presents a new curriculum for your little ones! Scribblers at Home: Recipes from Life Long Learners Learn more at www.classicalconversations.com/scribblers-arrows Resources mentioned:
- Podcast #77 - How to Anchor Your Homeschool
- Podcast #50 - How to Put Your Homeschool on Autopilot
- Podcast #139 - Discussion Based Education
- Seating Chart post
- Homeschool Mom Basket (scroll toward the bottom of the post for examples)
- Morning Time (read the beginning of the post for examples)
Revival begins in the home, and as homemakers, we should be purposeful in our home-building efforts! This podcast is full of ideas and encouragement to do just that!
Need a more peaceful home? Get my book! Creating a Peaceful Home only $9.00!
Resources mentioned:
- Eve in Exile (book)
- Podcast #133 - Choosing My Word of the Year [HOME]
- Podcast #131 - Stockpiling for Your Large Family
- Facebook post on having a "working home"
- @mrsmarylentz on Instagram
Learn about the many charts and systems we use in our large family home and homeschool!
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Resources mentioned:
- Home Management for the Homeschool Mom (book)
- Cleaning with Kids Series (Podcasts 46, 47, 48, 49)
- How to Put your Homeschool on Autopilot (Podcast 50)
- An Easy Morning Time Routine (Podcast 86)
- Emily's Story
- Van Seating Chart (post)
- Table Seating Chart (post)
- Large Family Laundry Solutions (MEGA post)
- Large Family Laundry Solutions (Podcast 60)
- Large Family Organization (MEGA post)
- 12 Passenger Ford Transit Van Tour (on YouTube)
Education should be a conversation! Learn how to educate your children using a discussion-based style!
Resources mentioned:
- Podcast #138 - Tests Don't Teach
- Podcast #70 - How to Use Workbooks to Lighten Your Homeschool Load
- Podcast #124 - Taking a Jubilee Year
- How to Be a Conversational Mama (post)
- Tapestry of Grace (informational page on my blog)
- Homeschool Garden Morning Time Review (post)
- The Peaceful Press (curriculum)
- Educating the Wholehearted Child (book)
- Awaking Wonder (book)
- Apologia Elementary Science books (curriculum)
- Life of Fred (math books)
- Mystery of History (curriculum)
- Biblioplan (curriculum)
- Story of the World (curriculum)
- Music in Our Homeschool (online music curriculum)
Homeschooling a houseful of kids? Get my book Large Family Homeschooling! Resources mentioned:
- Educating the Wholehearted Child
- Awaking Wonder
Podcast Sponsor: A Faithful Father Available on Amazon for $9.99 (paperback or Kindle) In this episode: * Why I decided to drop our grocery budget to $100/week. * The exact steps I took to make sure we only spent $100 per week. * The eye-opening lessons I learned from this challenge!
Resources mentioned:
- Stockpile Your Pantry Large Family Style (post)
- Stockpiling for Your Large Family - Podcast #131
- My Master Grocery List (for inspiration only!)
- Three Rivers Homestead (YouTube channel)
Homeschooling isn't always sunshine and roses. There are many different things (and people) that can make homeschooling hard. Here are ways to deal with those hard things.
Learn how to make a homeschool schedule you can stick to! Creating a Homeschooling Schedule You Love eCourse! REDUCED PRICE! In this episode:
- Practical ways to manage disruptive children in your homeschool.
- How to make the most of your homeschooling budget.
- How to combat lonliness as a homeschool mom.
- How to make hard decisions in your homeschool.
Resources mentioned:
- Podcast #116 - Good & Bad Reasons to Change Curriculum
- Making Any Curriculum Work for Your Family (eBooklet)
- Affording the Large Family Homeschool (post)
Learn how to control the chaos and overwhelm by learning how to manage your home well!
Creating a Homeschool Schedule You Love eCourse REDUCED PRICE! Step by step instructions for building a homeschool schedule that is simple to follow! In this episode:
- How to fit everything into your day.
- What to remove from your day.
- Why chaos happens and how to deal with it.
Ideas for dealing with siblings tattling on each other, and how to tell the difference between legitimate concerns and tattling.
For more large family homemaking and homeschooling ideas, check out the blog: https://www.raisingarrows.net
How the word I chose last year impacted my entire year, and why and how I chose 2023's word, and the powerful way the Lord is already using it to His glory!
Learn more >> Finding Joy In Your Home Homemaking Conference
Resources mentioned:
- Eve in Exile (such a good read!)
How to deal with difficult family members during holiday gatherings.
Celebrate the beauty and wonder of Christmas with my FREE CHRISTMAS EVE CANDLELIGHT VIGIL!
Get my Master Grocery List!
This resource will help you create your own Master Grocery List! In this episode:
- Why and What I started stockpiling.
- Why I don't follow most "prepper" pantry plans.
- How I maintain and use my stockpile.
Resources mentioned:
- Freezer & Fridge Tour
- Podcast #105 - Meal Planning Over the Last 100 Years
- Podcast #41 - Making a Meal Plan Your Family Loves
- Pursuit of Simplicity YouTube Channel
- Three Rivers Homestead YouTube Channel
- She's In Her Apron YouTube Channel
Plan your Holiday Homeschooling with my
HOLIDAY HOMESCHOOL PLANNERS
(includes Thanksgiving & Christmas)
code: rapodcast = 10% off In this episode:
- How to plan group gifts for your children or other family members.
- How to use themes to make gift giving easier (and fun!).
- Ideas for thinking outside the box for gifts this year.
Resources mentioned:
- Lego Ideas Book
- Thanksgiving Presents Video
- Jacquie Lawson Advent App
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Adventures in Odyssey Club
Getting kids to bed can be a nightmare, especially when you have lots of varying ages. Here's how we did it, plus a few revelations along the way!
Resources mentioned:
- Adventures in Odyssey Club
- Thanksgiving Worship
- All of a Kind Family (book)
It's time we dispel the myth that homeschooling done "right" equals perfection. Methods don't make the man (or the woman), and that's not where our focus should be anyway. Check your arrogance at the door and take a listen...
Is your homeschool schedule a mess already?
Let me help!
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Creating a Homeschool Schedule You Love!
It will help you build a homeschool schedule that works WITH you and your unique family and circumstances!
10 tips to help you simplify your life and find peace and joy!
Resources mentioned:
- Laundry as Worship (post)
- Our Dinner Bell (post)
- Being a Titus 2 Woman (Podcast #123)
Get your mom routine in gear for the homeschool year! These tips will help you stay on track all year long!
Need help putting together your homeschool schedule?
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Creating a Homeschool Schedule You Love!
Resources mentioned:
- Daily Homemaking Checklist
- Podcast #125 - Homeschool Schedule Ideas
Get your mom routine in gear for the homeschool year! These tips will help you stay on track all year long!
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Resources mentioned:
- Daily Homemaking Checklist
- Podcast #125 - Homeschool Schedule Ideas
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How Many Hours Does it Take to Homeschool?
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Anchors in Your Homeschool Day
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Afternoon or Tea Time School
POST - https://raisingarrows.net/special-school-time/
4 Steps to a Better Homeschool Day (FREE CLASS!)
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Are you burned out with homeschooling? You might need a break from your traditional way of homeschooling with a Jubilee Homeschool Year!
Get help scheduling your homeschool year with my class!
Creating a Homeschool Schedule You Love!
Read the post with all the links and photos - Jubilee Homeschooling
Resources mentioned:
- Podcast #89 - How Your Kids Can Homeschool Themselves
- Homeschool Curriculum Choices for the Large Family (post)
- How to Take a Homeschool Mom Sabbatical (post)
- A Year of Playing Skillfully (my curriculum review)
- Peaceful Press (lots of great curriculum for younger ages)
- The Homeschool Garden (Morning Time lessons)
- PictureSmart Bible
- GrapeVine Stick Figuring Bible Lessons
- You ARE An Artist (my review of their membership)
- The Prairie Primer (curriculum that uses the LHOTP books)
- Prairie Primer Binder Builder (lapbook type program that goes with Prairie Primer)
- Gentle + Classical Morning Virtues
- Folk Songs Lessons from Music in Our Homeschool
- Homeschool Nature Study (online program using The Handbook of Nature Study)
- Nature Studies from Our Journey Westward
- Exploring Nature with Children
Are you afraid you'll never be a good enough homemaker, mother, or Christian to qualify as a Titus 2 "older woman?" You might need a dose of reality and humility - yes, I said humility. Let's talk!
Are you looking for more peace in your home? My book - Creating a Peaceful Home - will lead you step by step toward a God-centered, peace-filled home life!
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Resources:
- Podcast #97 - Things Large Family Moms Can't Do
2022 has me longing to return to my roots. In this podcast I explain what that means to me, and how you can return to your roots as well. Longing for quiet and calm in your home? Get my ebook Creating a Peaceful Home at 25% off with code: raisingarrows
Resources mentioned:
- Podcast #37 - How to Choose Extracurricular Activities for Your Family
- Podcast #97 - Things Large Family Moms Can't Do
- Mystie Winckler's Daily Card Workshop
Stop wasting food and stretch your food budget by using up leftovers in unique ways!
Resources mentioned:
- Large Family Banana Bread Recipe
- Plastic Mason Jar Lids
What kind of jobs can homeschooled kids have to make money and prepare them for a career before they leave the house, and what should they be paying for within the household as they earn their own money.
Resources mentioned:
- Podcast #15 - Clothing the Kids
- Table Chores (post)
- Cleaning Chores Podcasts - Podcast #46, Podcast #47, Podcast #48, Podcast #49
If you are feeling behind with your curriculum perhaps it is because you are trying to do everything the curriculum suggests! Learn how you can manage overwhelming curricula so you can get it all done! Get my book:
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Resources mentioned:
- Podcast #117 - Does My Child Have to Finish the Book
- Podcast #97 - Things Large Family Moms Can't Do
The end of the school year is fast approaching, and it doesn't look like your child will be able to finish their workbook or textbook. What do you do?! And how did you get into this pickle in the first place?
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Resources mentioned:
- Homeschooling Year Round information
- Homeschooling Gaps (post)
- Tapestry of Grace information
- Homeschool Life posts
Before you switch to a new curriculum, ask yourself these questions!
Learn to tweak your curriculum to fit your needs with my ebooklet:
How to Make Any Curriculum Work for Your Family
Also mentioned:
- Podcast #115 - The Truth About Homeschool Burnout
- Assumptions That Affect Our Lives by Christian Overman
When we are burned out with homeschooling, we often look to a change of schedule or curriculum, but that isn't usually the issue. Learn what really turns things around in your homeschool! For more help, check out my ebook:
Homeschooling with Purpose
Also mentioned:
- Why Homeschool Gaps Aren't Mistakes (post)
Tips and tricks for stretching your dollar to feed your family!
Resources mentioned:
- Large Family Meal Planning page
- Master Grocery List
- Podcast #105 - Meal Planning over the Last 100 Years
- Podcast #14 - Aldi Grocery List & Budget
- Podcast #108 - The Foods I Buy in Bulk
- Price List (video)
- Prepper Princess YouTube channel
How to get your house decluttered when you have a lot of kids and not a lot of time! >> FREE DECLUTTERING TEMPLATE
Need a change in your homeschool?
Check out Miacademy - my favorite online learning platform!
Resources mentioned:
- Home Management for the Homeschool Mom
- Dana White - Managing your Home without Losing Your Mind
- FLYlady.net
- FLYlady Kat YouTube channel
How to focus and move your homeschool forward this next school year without a lot of stress and worry that expectations won't be met.
Get my ecourse! - Creating a Homeschool Schedule You Love!
In this episode:
- How I am homeschooling high school.
- How I am preparing my jr. high student for harder work.
- Our new Bible curriculum!
- and much more!
Resources mentioned:
- Creating a Homeschool Schedule You Love! (ecourse)
- My YouTube Channel!
- Homeschool Graduation Requirements - A Simple Plan (post)
- Preparing Your Homeschooled Child for College (Podcast #44)
- Preparing Your Homeschooled Child for College, even if they don't go! (post)
- Tapestry of Grace
- Graphic Design class (my review)
- You ARE an Artist chalk art class (my review)
- Peaceful Press
- Dave Ramsey's Foundations
Come see what our December 2021 homeschool week is like as I take you on a walk from Monday through Friday in our large family homeschool life!
FREE -> Christmas Eve Candlelight Service for your Family!
Get my Holiday Homeschool Planners HERE!
Also see my HUGE Advent Devotional Post!
Other resources mentioned:(may include affiliate links)
- Day in the Life (blog posts)
- Simple Morning Time (podcast #86)
- Living the Christian Year (devotional)
- Flexible Homeschool Planning (my simple planning method)
- Minno Advent Devotional
- Advent Candle Holder (etsy shop where I purchased mine)
- Every Good & Perfect Gift (family devotional)
- Music of Christmas (online class)
- Peaceful Press Christmas book list
- The Story of Holly & Ivy
- Gentle + Classical Press
- Where the Mountain Meets the Moon (our current read aloud)
- Teaching Textbooks 4.0 app Review (post)
- Reading Eggs app (for math and spelling and phonics review)
- How to Have Mom Breaks (video)
- Lunch Made Easy (post)
- Themed Christmas Presents (video)
- Graphic Design Class (review post)
- Cooking Rotation (podcast #109)
- Special Night (post)
- Jacquie Lawson Advent App
- Character of Christmas (morning time option)
- Pierre Robin Sequence and Stickler Syndrome information
- Unwrapping the Greatest Gift (Advent devotional)
- Watercolor Class from Lily & Thistle
- Home Blessing (podcast #49)
- Dashing Diva (Gloss nail stickers)
You don't need a designated homeschool room to homeschool! Learn how we have stored and organized supplies and homeschooled from room to room over the years!
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Nov. 26 - 29, 2021
In this episode:
- Why a designated homeschool room may not fit your life and family.
- Where to store all of your homeschool stuff.
- The key to keeping supplies organized when you don't have a school room.
Resources mentioned:
- Compass Classroom Black Friday Sale
- Organizing Your Large Family Homeschool (post)
- Workbox System for a Large Family (post)
- Mom's Command Central (post that shows my mom's basket)
- Nursing Basket (post)
Ideas for adding your children to the everyday cooking and meal planning in your home.
Check out Canary Academy Online!
In this episode:
- My 2 rules for a cooking schedule that works!
- Why I didn't make a cooking schedule sooner.
- Step-by-step instructions to create your own schedule that works!
Get my Cooking Schedule Template here!
Resources mentioned:
- Share the Weekly Cooking with Your Kids (post)
- Kitchen & Dining Room Chores for Children (post)
- The Foods I Buy in Bulk (podcast #108)
- Cooking Schedule Template
- Kids Cook Real Food class
As a large family, I often buy things in bulk; however that doesn't just mean buying large bags of flour and oats - it means stocking up on smaller cans and boxes too! Here are the things I buy to keep our pantry well stocked!
In this episode:
- Why you should think outside the #10 cans and 50# bags.
- Why you should never buy food you don't usually cook.
- How I choose what I stock up on.
Resources mentioned:
- What I Buy in Bulk (post)
- ALDI Grocery Budget (post - obviously has changed a bit since prices have gone up)
- Making a Menu Plan Your Family Loves (30 day meal list podcast #41)
- Large Family Meal Planning (resource page on RaisingArrows.net)
- Mockmill Grainmill (aff)
- Gamma Lids (aff)
Recipes mentioned:
- Hot Punch
- Sandhill Plum Jelly
When the world rages, you can create a peaceful place for your family within your own home with these simple, practical tips!
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In this episode:
- How to dig deep spiritually, so your home reflects your heart.
- Where you should spend your time to allow for more peace in your life.
- Little things you can add to any home to create more peace and calm.
- How "steady days" and "gathering times" build peace within the home.
Resources mentioned:
- Creating a Peaceful Home (book)
- Fall Family Traditions Bundle (FREE RESOURCE!)
- Homeschool Schedule eCourse
- Thanksgiving Holiday Homeschool Planner
- Christmas Holiday Homeschool Planner
- Jesus, Fill My Heart & Home (devotional)
- Family Worship Time (post)
As a mom of 10 who has been homeschooling for almost 2 decades, these are 5 hacks I think every large family mom ought to be aware of to make her homeschool run smoothly!
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In this episode:
- How to avoid spending time and money on curriculum.
- How to keep your kids (and yourself!) on track all day.
- How to keep your homeschool stuff organized.
Resources mentioned:
- How to Anchor Your Homeschool Day (podcast)
- 4 Steps to a Better Homeschool Day (PDF)
- 4 Steps to a Better Homeschool Day (ecourse)
Did the homemakers of the past struggle so much with meal planning, and shopping, and cooking? The simple answer - no. This podcast (#2 in the Meal Planning Series) digs into the past 100 years and my own grandmother's and mother's style of meal planning and cooking.
Get your FREE Large Family Master Grocery List HERE!
(explanation of how to use it is HERE)
In this episode:
- The Meat + Potato + Veggie + Bread equation.
- The food NO ONE ate that is considered a MUST HAVE today.
- How to simplify your grocery list!
Resources mentioned:
- Creating a 30 Day Master Meal Plan (podcast #25)
- Tips for Eating Healthy with a Large Family (podcast #78)
- Making Lunch Easy (post)
- Changing Routines as Your Kids Get Older (video)
- Large Family Master Grocery List
Your family needs to eat, and you need to find a way to manage all the menus, shopping, and cooking! This is the first podcast in a series all about meal planning for your large family!
Sponsored by:
Homeschool Magnet
In this episode:
- Questions you need to ask yourself when finding a meal planning method that works for you.
- Why you should avoid comparing your grocery budget to someone else's.
- My meal planning methods over the years.
Resources mentioned:
- Large Family Meal Planning (blog post)
- How to Use Evernote to Meal Plan (video)
- Family Favorites Meal List (blog post with video!)
What should homeschooling look like if you only have kids ages 6 and under? How much time does it take and what subjects should you cover?
Need help homeschooling? Check out:
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Get my FREE HOMESCHOOLING CLASS!
4 Steps to a Better Homeschool Day
In this episode:
- Why age 6 is scary for homeschool moms.
- The one thing your child needs most in his or her education.
- Why a 6 year old only needs an hour of schooling - and what that looks like.
Resources mentioned:
- A Year of Playing Skillfully (read my REVIEW)
- Peaceful Preschool (read my REVIEW or watch the VIDEO)
- Tapestry of Grace Primer (review coming soon!)
- Easy Morning Time (post & podcast)
- Avoid Mom Burnout (post & podcast)
The world outside your homeschool doesn't have a biblical worldview, so it is important to prepare kids for the culture they will meet in college.
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In this episode:
- 4 ways to transition your homeschooler from high school to college.
- Why you shouldn't shy away from discussing current events and cultural thoughts - especially the hard topics.
- Recognizing when and why you can't control your teen's environment anymore.
Resources mentioned:
- The Fallacy Detective (book on logic)
- Jonathan Park Audio Adventures
Other resources you might like:
- Mistakes We Made Parenting Our College Student Who Lived at Home - post
- Preparing Your Homeschooled Child for College (even if they don't go) - post focused on academics and mental readiness
As an introverted homeschool, it can be difficult to manage a day full of children. Learn tips and tricks to make it easier!
Need someone to help you homeschool?
Check out Homeschool Magnet!
In this episode:
- Why you should admit you are an introvert.
- The morning routine introverts need!
- A simple trick to teach your children during school hours.
- Why everyone needs to do less - including your extroverted children!
- How to create an introverted "haven."
Resources mentioned:
- Podcast #97 - Things Large Family Moms Can't Do
- Podcast #37 - How to Choose Extracurricular Activities for Your Family
- Morning Time with Multiple Ages (post)
- Making Lunch Easy (post)
- MBTI test
- Morning Routines based on personality (post)
"Now I am sure if you could once make up your mind in the fear of God never to undertake more work of any sort than you can carry on calmly, quietly, without hurry or flurry, and the instant you find yourself growing nervous and like one out of breath, would stop and take breath, you would find this simple and commonsense rule doing for you what no prayers or tears could ever accomplish."
- Stepping Heavenward by Elizabeth Prentiss
Explore the many options for choosing curriculum that can be used to teach many different ages at the same time! (Part 3 of the Homeschooling Multiple Ages podcast series.)
Need someone to help you homeschool?
Check out Homeschool Magnet!
In this episode:
- Why you shouldn't choose curriculum based solely on your children.
- How to "teach up" and "supplement down."
- How to make age-graded materials easier to use.
Resources mentioned:
- Podcast #98 - Homeschooling Multiple Ages (Part 1)
- Podcast #70 - How to Use Workbooks to Lighten Your Homeschool Load
- A Year of Playing Skillfully (review post)
- Teaching Textbooks (review post)
- Tapestry of Grace
- Peaceful Press
- Rod & Staff ABC Series
- Biblioplan
- Sonlight
- Shurley Grammar
In this, Part 2 of Homeschooling Multiple Ages podcast series, we explore simple and effective organization methods for the supplies, books, and curriculum needed to homeschool a larger family.
Need help homeschooling?
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For more guidance and ideas to help you homeschool your larger than average family, get my book:
Large Family Homeschooling
In this episode:
- The key to organization (hint: it isn't pretty and it isn't color-coded!)
- How to best organize homeschool books and curriculum so it is easy to use.
- Resources and apps that help you organize!
Resources mentioned:
- Large Family Homeschooling book
- Color Coded Kids (podcast #95)
- Morning Time with Multiple Ages post
- Organizing the Large Family Homeschool post
- Simple Homeschool Organization Systems post
- Modified Workbox System post
- Cube storage with baskets
- External hard drive
- Keepy app
Are you homeschooling more than one child? Then you already know how hard this can be, and you might be wondering if there's some secret to success you are missing. Never fear! I can help you navigate the murky waters of homeschooling multiple ages and grade levels!
Need help homeschooling?
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Make a homeschool schedule that WORKS with my ecourse:
Creating a Homeschool Schedule You Love!
In this episode:
- What makes homeschooling multiple ages so stressful.
- Why you have to think outside the box and how to do that.
- How to choose curriculum you can use to homeschool all of your kids.
Resources mentioned:
- Creating a Homeschool Schedule (class)
- Why Homeschool Gaps Aren't Mistakes (post)
- Tapestry of Grace (resource page)
- Apologia Elementary Science
- The Story of the Romans
- Biblioplan
Moms with big families might look like super mom from the outside, but there are lots of things we CAN'T do that allows us to do the things we NEED to do!
A new way to homeschool!
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In this episode:
- How I handle volunteer opportunities.
- The only thing I have to apologize for (and how I avoid it in the first place).
- Why introverts and extroverts matter when it comes to being a large family mom.
Resources mentioned:
- Podcast #95 - Color Coded Kids
Step-by-step tips to fit in Christmas plans and projects into your December homeschool! Plus, my personal Christmas Homeschooling plans this year!
Need help homeschooling?
Check out HomeschoolMagnet.com
Get my Christmas Holiday Homeschool Planner HERE!
In this episode:
- How to fit extra holiday projects into your homeschool day.
- How much time you should take to do holiday projects and plans.
- My own Christmas Homeschool plans!
Resources mentioned:
- Christmas Holiday Homeschool Planner
- Podcast #86 - Easy Morning Time Routine
- Names of Jesus Advent Devotional
- Christmas Lego Challenges
- Colonial Christmas Advent Lessons
- Unearthing Wonder Advent Devotional
- All Creation Waits
- Jotham's Journey
- Music of Christmas Lessons
- Christmas Chalk Art
When I had my 4th child, I started organizing the kids' things by color. This podcast is all about the why, how, and what of color coding your kids, plus what to do when you run out of colors!
Check out Homeschool Magnet for a new way to homeschool!
In this episode:
- Why I started color coding my kids.
- Which items were most important for me to color code.
- What I did when I ran out of colors for each of the kids.
Resources mentioned:
- Color-Coded Children (post)
- Matching Outfits for Your Large Family (post)
- Tervis cups
When I started homeschooling, I had a very different goal in mind and a very different approach. Over the 18 years I've been homeschooling, A LOT has changed in our home and homeschool!
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In this episode:
- The ultimatum my husband gave me when I started homeschooling.
- Why I read a HUGE homeschool catalog cover to cover.
- The things I learned about myself as a homeschool mom and how it changed how I homeschooled.
Resources mentioned:
- Holiday Homeschool Planner (use code: THANKFUL for $10 off)
- Using Workbooks in Your Homeschool - Podcast #70
- How to Anchor Your Homeschool Day - Podcast #77
- Occupying a Busy Preschooler - Podcast #16
- How We Prepare Our Kids for College
- A Year of Playing Skillfully Review
- Peaceful Preschool Review
- Tapestry of Grace (How I use this curriculum)
- Homeschool Garden Morning Time Review
- Music in Our Homeschool (aff)
- SQUILT (aff)
- Apologia Elementary Science Review
10 things I wish someone had told me about homeschooling when I first got started that would have really mattered!
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In this episode:
- How your homeschool methods will change - and why that's ok.
- Why your weaknesses don't make you weak.
- Why over-analyzing is your best asset.
Resources mentioned:
- What I Wish Someone Had Told Me When I Started Homeschooling (post)
- Why Homeschool Gaps Aren't Mistakes (post)
- Am I Smart Enough to Homeschool (podcast #84)
You're a few months into homeschooling and you realize that shiny new curriculum isn't working out the way you had hoped. What do you do? Keep trudging through? Throw it out? Sell it? Help!
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In this episode:
- Reasons you should ditch a curriculum.
- How to tweak a curriculum that isn't working.
- Tons of ideas to help you redo and supplement curriculum.
Resources mentioned:
- Home Management for the Homeschool Mom (book or audio)
- Flexible Homeschool Planning (book)
- Change Curriculum (or just change how you use it?) (post)
- Why Homeschooling Gaps Aren't Mistakes (post)
- Does My Child Have to Do All of the Problems in the Book? (post)
- Reading Eggs (aff)
- Peaceful Press curriculum (aff)
- Apologia Science for Multiple Ages (post)
- Khan Academy
- Wraps Ups (aff)
- Unifix Cubes (aff)
- SimplyFun Games Instead of Flashcards (post)
Sharing God's creation with your children is an important part of their education, but it doesn't have to be complicated to be awe-inspiring! Today, I'm sharing a few of my favorite nature based resources that don't stress me out!
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In this episode:
- Why your children need nature.
- How to keep nature studies from being overwhelming.
- Great resources that make nature studies easy!
Resources mentioned:
- Peaceful Press
- Exploring Nature with Children
- Our Journey Westward nature studies
- Wild Math
- Gather Round
- Homeschool Garden Morning Time
- Wild & Free Bundles
- The Homeschool Printing Company
- Pocketful of Pinecones (book)
- Family Nest Printing Co.
- Afternoon School (post)
- Nature Bag (podcast)
Hashtags to follow:
#natureschool #naturestudy #unpluggedchildhood #wildandfree #outdoorclassroom
Start your homeschool year off on the right foot by meeting individually with each of your kids! This introduces them to their curriculum and helps them to feel included in and responsible for the lessons they will be learning throughout the school year.
Need a homeschool schedule you can stick with?
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In this episode:
- How to get your kids to "own" their schoolwork.
- How parent-student conferences help your spouse understand your homeschool.
- How these meetings build your relationship with your kids.
Resources mentioned:
- Creating a Homeschool Schedule You Love (ecourse)
- Year Round Homeschooling (huge list of resources!)
- Back to School Ideas for Homeschoolers (post)
- Johnny Appleseed & More! (unit study ideas for Fall)
- Apples & Cinnamon Unit Study
- Blessing Tree (craft)
- Parent-Student Conferences (post)
How much homeschooling can kids do on their own? This podcast gives you steps to teach your kids to be independent learners and homeschool themselves!
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In this episode:
- What independent learning looks like.
- The 1 thing you have to believe if you want your kids to work on their own.
- How your child's interests could be the key to teaching them to work independently.
Resources mentioned:
- Creating a Homeschool Schedule You Love (ecourse)
- Independent Learning for Homeschoolers (post)
- Morning Time with Multiple Ages (post)
- Podcast #50 - Autopilot Homeschool
- How Many Hours a Day Does it Take to Homeschool? (post)
- Podcast #74 - Screen Time Limits for a Large Homeschool Family
- Investing in Real World Homeschooling (post)
- Delight Directed Homeschooling (blog series)
How much time do you need to set aside to play with your children? How do you find time to play in a day full of cooking, cleaning, changing diapers, and just trying to keep up. And do you really NEED to play with your kids or is this just a guilt trip made up by parenting "experts?" LISTEN NOW!
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In this episode:
- How to find time to play with your kids.
- How to "play" while you work.
- Tricks for managing your time to include your little ones all day long!
Everyone feels left out from time to time, but as a mom, seeing it happen in your own family can be heartbreaking. Learn what you can do when one of your children feels left out.
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In this episode:
- Why siblings shouldn't be required to play together all the time.
- Why friendships between siblings ebb and flow.
- How to encourage your kids to include each other.
Resources mentioned:
- 4 Steps to a Better Homeschool Day
- Having Enough of Me To Go Around (post)
- Giving Each of Your Kids a Special Night (post)
Get your homeschool day started with a simple Morning Time that helps you set the tone for the entire day! And guess what?! It doesn't have to be long and full of lots of extra stuff! Start simple and work your way up to a Morning Time that fits your family!
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In this episode:
- Why having a Morning Time is helpful to the rest of your homeschool day.
- How to implement a simple Morning Time.
- How to ease into more for your Morning Time.
Resources mentioned:
- My new class! - Creating a Homeschool Schedule You Love!
- FREE 4 Steps to a Better Homeschool Day class
- Reading Eggs FREE TRIAL
- Anchor Your Homeschool Podcast & Video
- Homeschool Garden Morning Time Review Post & Video
- FREE SAMPLE of Homeschool Garden Morning Time
- Making Morning Time Easy
- Morning Basket Time with Multiple Ages
- Timeline of the Classics
- Hurlbut's Story of the Bible (1932 edition)
- Mighty Acts of God
- The Read Aloud Family
- Honey for a Child's Heart
How do I overcome a lack of motivation when I feel lazy or like I can't accomplish anything? This podcast is full of ideas and insight based on my experiences as a mom, homeschooler, and homemaker.
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In this episode:
- Why your lack of motivation may be a need for rest.
- How to use lists and challenges to motivate you.
- Why your motivation personality type can make or break you.
Resources mentioned:
- GoMinno.com (free 7 day trial with code: RAISINGARROWS)
- Trim Healthy Mama (aff)
Yes, you ARE smart enough to homeschool, plus learn how to play up your strengths and overcome your weaknesses!
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In this episode:
- How to strengthen your academic weaknesses.
- How to find resources to teach your weak subjects.
- How your strengths become the icing on your homeschool cake!
Resources mentioned:
- Minno streaming app >> GOMINNO.COM (use code RAISINGARROWS for free 7 day trial!)
- Teaching Textbooks
- Apologia Science
- Grammar for Writers (big sale going on April 1-8, 2020!)
- Making Morning Time Easy (post)
- Morning Basket Time with Multiple Ages (post)
- Why Homeschool Gaps Aren't Mistakes (post)
Making a homeschool schedule doesn't have to be hard! Learn how to make a simple schedule that helps you stay consistent and on track!
Get more homeschool scheduling help with my books:
Home Management for the Homeschool Mom
Flexible Homeschool Planning
In this episode:
- How to find the "right" block of time for homeschooling.
- How to order subjects to make your schedule simple!
- New scheduling course from Raising Arrows coming soon!
Resources mentioned:
- Home Management for the Homeschool Mom (book)
- Flexible Homeschool Planning(book)
- How Many Hours a Day Does it Take to Homeschool? POST - PODCAST
- Autopilot Homeschooling - POST - VIDEO - PODCAST
- How to Anchor Your Homeschool Day - PODCAST - VIDEO
- The Kind Kingdom curriculum (aff)
- Creating a Homeschool Schedule You Love eCourse! [COMING SOON!]
Large family = Lots of dishes! Learn how to stay on top of the dish washing with a busy household and lots of littles!
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In this episode:
- How to keep up with dishes when you only have little kids.
- How to set up dish washing chores when the kids get older.
- Resources to help large families manage all those dishes.
- And so much more!
Resources mentioned:
- LaughandLearnBible.com
- Bosch dishwasher
- FLYlady.com
- XXL Drying Mat (aff)
- Soap Wand (aff)
- Mystie Winckler's Simplified Organization classes (aff)
Is there a homeschooling skeptic in your midst? Do you feel like every time your turn around you have to prove your kids are actually learning? This podcast shares simple ways to "prove" your children are learning at home without making them regurgitate facts and figures on command!
Get the Laugh and Learn Bible for Easter this year!
(tell the grandparents!)
In this episode:
- The real reason the skeptics closest to you quiz your kids.
- How your phone can be a powerful tool for convincing (and including) the grandparents.
- How to utilize the walls of your home to share your homeschooling experience.
- How to use hospitality to invite skeptics to understand and engage in your homeschool.
Resources mentioned:
- Laugh and Learn Bible
- Keepy app
- Wall-safe tape (aff)
- States & Capitals songs we use
How much should you expect of the young adults living in your home? What if they are going to college or have a job? How do you set rules and boundaries that make sense for your adult child and the rest of your family? Learn from our mistakes!
Read the post: Mistakes We Made Parenting Our Live-At-Home College Student
Resources mentioned:
- Empowering Parents section on adult children living in your home.
Simplify your homeschool by teaching the same subject to all of your children at the same time! Learn how in this episode!
Get your copy of Large Family Homeschooling HERE!
In this episode:
- Subjects that easily lend themselves to being taught all together.
- How to teach to varying ages.
- How to choose curriculum that helps you teach everyone all together.
- How to keep young ones engaged and older children challenged.
Resources mentioned (may contain affiliate links):
- The Homeschool Garden Morning Time plans
- Apologia Science
- Fix It Grammar from IEW
- Mad Libs
- Mystery of History
- Tapestry of Grace
- Peaceful Press
- Word Up! from Compass Classroom
Helpful podcasts & posts:
- Homeschool Mom Basket (post)
-
77 - How to Anchor Your Homeschool (podcast)
-
50 - How to Put Your Homeschool on Autopilot (podcast)
- Large Family Homeschooling (book)
Feeding a healthy diet to your large family takes coordination, time, and resources, but it's not as difficult as you may think. With a little creativity and grace, you can easily feed your family healthy meals that don't take all your time, energy, and money!
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In this episode:
- How to avoid an "all or nothing" approach to healthy eating.
- Ways to simplify your meal rotation so you don't end up with decision fatigue.
- Stocking your pantry and refrigerator for easier meal planning.
Resources mentioned:
- Home Management for the Homeschool Mom
- Sidetracked Sarah Freezer to Slow Cooker meal plan (aff)
- Master Grocery List & Once a Month Shopping series
If your homeschool schedule feels chaotic and messy, you probably need to put some anchors in place to keep your homeschool day on track! Learn how in this episode!
Get your 30 day FREE TRIAL of Reading Eggs here!
In this episode:
- What are anchors?
- How do they help you build a consistent homeschool schedule?
- Why school needs to start (and end) the same way every day.
- What happened when I didn't anchor my day!
Resources mentioned:
- Morning Time Basket w/ Multiple Ages
- Podcast #50 - Autopilot Homeschooling
Keep your home tidy and festive this Christmas season...even with a lot of kids...even with homeschooling...even with all the stuff you have to do!
Get the Christmas Holiday Homeschool Planner >>
Get your FREE Christmas Movie Themed Parties >>
Get your FREE Christmas Eve Candlelight Vigil >>
In this episode:
- What we do for Advent & Christmas
- Why you should focus on tidying up rather than cleaning
- How and when to set up a "Tidy Up Time"
- How to get kids involved in cleaning up
- How to put your house "to bed" each night
- How to keep Advent traditions simple
Resources mentioned:
- Hot Punch recipe
- Jesse Tree ornaments
- Reasons for the Season devotional
- Christmas Holiday Homeschool Planner
- A Gentle Advent (plus others!)
- You ARE an Artist chalk lessons
- Music of Christmas class
- The Advent Jesse Tree
- Free Christmas themed movie parties
- Free Christmas Eve Candlelight Vigil
- Playmobil Nativity set
Homeschool moms are busy with a lot of things, but in our busyness are we neglecting to take care of ourselves? How do we balance all we have to do with our own needs, while avoiding the trap of selfishness? This podcast might step on a few toes, but it's time we addressed self care as a homeschool mom!
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In this episode:
- Why I don't like the term "self care" and what I prefer instead.
- Why homeschool moms are so stressed and in such need of "self care."
- How to create healthy "temple" habits.
- How to hit the "reset" button on your day.
- How to fit self care into your morning and evening schedule.
Resources mentioned:
- Podcast #69 (Relaxed Homeschool Mom)
- Podcast #45 (Sensory Issues)
- Podcast #52 (Mother Culture)
- Podcast #37 (Extracurricular Activities)
- How to Take a Homeschool Mom Sabbatical (blog)
Between education and entertainment, our children spend a lot of time in front of screens. How do we handle the balance of online and offline when there are a lot of kids in the house and a lot of school needing to be accomplished? This podcast gives you tangible, practical ideas for setting limits on screen time!
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In this episode:
- How much school work should be done on the computer by age.
- Why I have a set time of day for screen time.
- How we organize TV time.
- Why Friday is "special!"
- Why Sunday is "different!"
- How long my kids get to play games.
- How to handle screens when you have adult children in the home.
Resources mentioned:
- Minno (7 day free trial with code: RAISINGARROWS)
- Weaning from the Screen (post)
- How to Get a Mommy-Break without the TV (post)
- Teaching Textbooks (post about how we use it)
- Reading Eggs (post about how we use it)
- Typesy (post about how we use it)
- Wattpad (online writing platform)
- Compass Classroom (online classes we love!)
Make your next day trip smooth sailing with these tips on what to pack, how to keep the kids calm, and much more!
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In this episode:
- How to make a family day trip enjoyable.
- How we avoid having phones and a DVD player in the van.
- How to make a van seating chart to avoid arguments.
- What should go in your Day Trip Bag & Diaper Bag.
Resources mentioned:
- What to Pack on a Family Day Trip (post)
- Van Seating Chart (post)
- Van Tour (video)
- Homemade Baby Carriers (post)
- How to Pack for a Large Family Vacation (video)
- interlocking baby toy rings
- muslin blankets
- soft-sided cooler
- first aid kit
- fleece lap blanket
- zippered water-resistant blanket
- collapsible trash can
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Does meal time feel chaotic, loud, and full of picky eaters? These tips will help you manage meal time with grace and calm when all you have are little ones sitting at your table!
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In this podcast:
- Why you need a meal reminder on your phone!
- Why kid-friendly dinnerware keeps meals calm & teaches a valuable lesson.
- The best thing to bring to the table to keep mom sane!
- Why high chairs are your best friend.
- Why the way you serve the meal is important.
- How to teach your small children to converse at the table.
- How to hand discipline at the table!
- Managing picky eaters!
- Why every meal time should be special!
Resources mentioned:
- Fall Family Traditions Bundle (FREE RESOURCE!)
- Managing Meal Time with Babies & Toddlers (BLOG POST)
- Table Chores (how our family cleans up after dinner!)
- Our Washcloth Napkins (BLOG POST)
- Our Ikea dinnerware set
- Our Corelle dinnerware set
- Wooden Roller Cart
- Table High Chair
- Reclining High Chair
As Christians, the things we do as a family take on significance far beyond our earthly home. Learn why family traditions matter and how to start your own simple traditions today!
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Mentioned in this podcast:
- Emily's Story
- Irish Supper (includes free download!)
- 12 Week Holiday Planner
- Blessing Tree craft
- Fall Family Traditions Bundle (free download!)
Useful timestamps:
1:59 - 1 BIG reason why family traditions matter so much!
4:51 - How we nurture the individuals of our family through family traditions.
6:01 - "What we do as a family defines us as a family."
8:19 - How traditions helped us through the death of our daughter.
11:05 - Traditions that don't require a lot of planning.
13:40 - Unique family traditions (my "pancake" experience!).
14:41 - Why family traditions don't always need to be over-spiritualized.
17:28 - Why Christians should enjoy life and share their family traditions with others!
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Are you worn out and needing a break, but don't know how to get more margin in your homeschool day? Have you ever felt guilty for using workbooks in your homeschool? Do you wish you could ditch the workbooks, but you just can't figure out what you would do instead? This podcast will help you use workbooks to your advantage without making your homeschool dry and boring!
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Other resources mentioned:
- How to Take a Homeschool Mom Sabbatical (post)
- Fix-It Grammar
- Autopilot Homeschooling (podcast)
- Does My Child Have to Do All the Problems in the Book? (post)
- Math Wrap-Ups (aff link)
- Reading Eggs/Math Seeds
- Unboxing Reading Eggs Workbooks (video)
Helpful Timestamps:
1:46 - What happened when I tried to completely ditch workbooks in our homeschool.
4:04 - The benefit of delegating your homeschool subjects to workbooks.
4:48 - What beautiful homeschooling memories are truly made of.
6:27 - Why workbooks aren't just for the subjects we detest teaching.
8:07 - How workbooks can help you homeschool through hardships.
8:39 - Addressing the "guilt" of using workbooks.
11:32 - Subjects that easily lend themselves to workbooks + my personal workbook choices!
13:02 - How to make workbooks fun!
14:04 - Why you don't have to do all the problems in a workbook.
16:13 - Math manipulative ideas.
17:40 - How to supplement workbooks without adding to your workload.
20:22 - Where to put workbooks in your homeschool schedule.
Are you stressed out by homeschooling this year? This podcast will give you the practical tools you need to become a relaxed homeschool mom!
Get my FREE Daily Homemaking Checklist HERE!
Autopilot Homeschooling (podcast #50)
How to Put Your Homeschool on Autopilot (post)
The Easiest Homeschool Routine Ever! (video)
How to Choose Extracurricular Activities for Your Family (podcast #37)
Helpful timestamps:
1:17 - How recognizing your unique family dynamic will help you relax.
6:08 - How to choose stress-free curriculum.
10:17 - How to "Delete & Delegate" things in your homeschool day.
14:53 - The #1 thing that causes stress in a homeschool mom's life!
Are you feeling less than excited about getting back to homeschool? Start your homeschool year off right with some new (and simple!) traditions!
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Things you need to check out:
- Back to Homeschool (post)
- Homeschooling Year Round information
- End of Summer Picnic (podcast)
- End of Summer Picnic (post)
- A Year of Playing Skillfully (review)
- Lenspiration (use code ARROWS for 30% off)
GET MY BOOK FLEXIBLE HOMESCHOOL PLANNING HERE >>
Is your Quiet Time lacking since you had children? It's time to organize your spiritual life!
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OTHER POSTS YOU SHOULD READ:
- Family Worship Time - a simple approach
- How to Have Quiet Time All Day Long
RESOURCES YOU SHOULD CHECK OUT:
- God's Names
- Parenting with Scripture
TIMESTAMPS:
1:03 - What Quiet Time used to be like for me.
2:21 - What "Quiet Time" should be.
READ >> How to Have Quiet Time All Day Long
4:22 - How to find time for Quiet Time
5:32 - Why you and your kids need "meaty" homeschool resources.
6:28 - Organizing your spiritual environment.
8:25 - Parenting with Scripture - GET THE BOOK >>
9:04 - Family Worship - GET THE FREE GUIDE >>
9:35 - Being purposeful about your faith.
10:24 - My favorite hymn that epitomizes Quiet Time for a busy mom.
Got a lot of kids and not a lot of space? This podcast is all about managing and organizing your kids' bedrooms to make the most of the space you have!
Looking for help with managing your home and homeschool?
I wrote the book! >> Home Management for the Homeschool Mom
Posts you may want to read:
- Small House, Large Family (2016)
- Large Family Bedrooms (2014)
- Living in a Garage (2017)
- How I Organize Baby's Things in my Bedroom (2017)
- Large Family Closet Organization (2019)
Helpful Podcast Timestamps:
1:01 - Why we only use 3 bedrooms no mater the size of our house.
3:27 - Using the Master Bedroom for children.
5:06 - Putting babies in with siblings.
6:34 - Our current boys bedroom setup.
7:02 - Clothing storage options
8:12 - Triple bunks & platform beds (READ MORE HERE)
9:19 - Spaces for babies (READ MORE HERE)
11:08 - Bunk Beds for older kids (THESE are the bunks I mentioned)
11:57 - Hanging vs. Folding clothes
15:17 - Toys in the bedrooms
16:23 - Family closet ideas (READ MORE HERE)
Every professional that helps them do their job well. Moms need a uniform as much as anyone! The great thing about our uniform is that we can personalize and customize to show our uniqueness, all the while reminding us of who we are in Christ and helping us serve those He puts in our path! Creating a Mom Uniform will give you the tools you need to do your job well!
Check out www.analuisa.com/RaisingArrows to see the earrings I mention in this episode! (and get $10 off!)
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Other resources mentioned:
Sensory Issues as a Mom (article)
Getting Dressed to the Shoes - FLYlady (article)
Everyone has a story about how they came to homeschooling. This is mine!
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0:53 - How I learned about homeschooling
2:59 - The series of events that God placed in our lives that led to homeschooling
5:02 - My husband's homeschooling ultimatum
7:15 - The point where I began to catch a vision for the spiritual side of homeschooling
9:26 - The 2 main reasons I started homeschooling & how God used my sinful pride to put me on His path.
10:35 - Why you have to homeschool according to God's plan for YOUR family.
11:26 - Where to start your own homeschooling journey!
Are you planning on "trying out" homeschooling this summer? Perhaps you are considering homeschooling year round or you feel like you need to "catch up" a bit this summer. Or maybe you just want to have a little educational fun during the summer months! Whatever your reason, these summer homeschooling plans will help you plan without breaking a sweat!
Download a FREE Homeschooling Year Round Checklist >>
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Read the post about Summer Homeschool Plans HERE >>
My books Flexible Homeschool Planning will help you make plans that stress you and your homeschool out! GET IT HERE >>
Other Resources:
Peaceful Press
A Summer of Playing Skillfully
You ARE an Artist Clubhouse
50 States Songs Course
Kids Cook Real Food Class
Magic School Bus Science Kit
Wild Goose Science Books
Five in a Row Curriculum
How to create a Nature Table >>
https://www.raisingarrows.net/nature-tables-simple-nature-study/
Little House on the Prairie Homeschool Plans >>
https://www.raisingarrows.net/little-house-on-the-prairie-homeschooling/
Can You Homeschool an Entire Grade Over the Summer >>
https://www.raisingarrows.net/homeschool-entire-grade-summer-podcast-39/
Are you considering homeschooling your preschooler? Do you wonder how you will fit it in with all the other homeschooling and tasks you have to do in a day? Are you overwhelmed by all the choices out there for preschool curriculum? This podcast will help you decide if homeschooling preschool is a good idea for your family, how to choose a curriculum that won't overwhelm you, and how to fit it into your day.
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Helpful resources:
Flexible Homeschool Planning book
Occupying a Busy Preschooler (podcast)
Occupying a Busy Preschooler (video)
Occupying a Busy Preschooler (post)
Points of interest:
2:10 - My super-simplified version of "preschool" with my older kids.
2:48 - Why I stopped doing preschool.
3:35 - The reason I changed my mind about preschool (hint: his name is Creed!)
7:16 - What I needed in a preschool curriculum.
8:23 - How I fit preschool into my day.
11:58 - What if you are in a busy season?
13:12 - Questions to ask yourself before deciding to homeschool preschool.
14:17 - How homeschooling preschool has changed our lives.
16:14 - What to look for in a preschool curriculum and how to make it work for you.
Get organized in your kitchen by making stations that group items you use often. Learn how to create a Baking Station, a Juicing Station, a Breakfast Station & more!
Don't forget to grab your FREE LOTION BAR (available through the month of April 2019) at: hardlotion.com/raisingarrows
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Resources mentioned:
Bosch mixer - https://amzn.to/2UlZ2TZ (aff)
Mockmill grinder - https://mockmill.com/u/?a_aid=raisingarrows (aff)
Freezer to Slow Cooker Meal Plan - http://www.sidetrackedsarah.com/affiliates/idevaffiliate.php?id=102 (aff)
DIY Breakfast Station ebook - https://store.notconsumed.com/products/diy-breakfast-station
Laundry is a part of our everyday existence, especially in a large family! Learn the secrets of our daily laundry chores and how this routine has evolved over the years!
Resources:
Large Family Daily Laundry Routine (blog post)
Huge List of Large Family Laundry Systems (blog post)
Teach Your Kids to Do Their Own Laundry (blog post)
XL Hamper with Mesh Bag (aff)
Every family has medical needs, but this podcast deals with ongoing medical issues that require organization and planning to manage effectively. From pregnancy to surgery, chronic illness and ongoing medical treatment, learn how to manage it all without confusion and added stress.
Flexible Homeschool Planning book
Home Management for the Homeschool Mom book
How to Make an Emergency Folder (blog post)
Mercy's Story (blog post)
Podcast #21 - Morning Sickness & Managing Your Home
A Delight Directed Homeschool isn't a method - it's an approach. One that works with ANY curriculum! Learn how to make your curriculum delight directed and spark passion in your children's lives!
Resources:
- Delight Directed Homeschooling series
- Lifestyle of Learning series
- Educating the Wholehearted Child by Sally Clarkson
- Introduction to Delight Directed Homeschooling Podcast
- Stop Seeing Homeschooling Extras as Extras (post)
- Apologia Elementary Science texts
Learn how to incorporate your child's natural aptitudes and interests into their homeschooling using Delight Directed Learning! Also includes a crash course in making homeschooling a lifestyle of learning!
Resources:
- The Christian Home School by Gregg Harris - https://amzn.to/2syhM1S
- History Books by Genevieve Foster - https://amzn.to/2CsgJ8B
- Our Mother Tongue by Nancy Wilson - https://amzn.to/2Dd0Nsi
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As your girls grow into their teenage years, you may begin to see attitudes that are so different from what you are used to seeing. Learn 3 secrets to help your daughter navigate her teen years and avoid attitude problems.
Resources:
- Boys & Their Attitudes (podcast)
- Secrets to Handling Attitudes in Girls (post)
Subscribe to the Raising Arrows Newsletter for more great content!
Control the chaos and have a blessed Thanksgiving with this guide to a fantastic holiday from a large family mom's perspective! Learn how to manage the kids, the crowds, the food, and the festivities in this idea-packed podcast! Resources mentioned: FREE Family Thanksgiving Worship Service Holiday Homeschool Planner Pack 12 Week Holiday Planner (aff) RECIPES Sweet Potato Casserole Cranberry Salad Pumpkin Crumble Cake CLOTHING Primary.com (aff) Nursing Tank Top (aff) POSTS Blessing Tree - Fun family craft! The Large Family Mom's Guide to Thanksgiving Kids & Thanksgiving - 7 Ways to Stop the Stress What to Pack for a Family Day Trip Van Seating Chart
Are you seeing attitudes in your boys that seem disrespectful and rude? Are you worried you won't know how to handle them as they get older? This podcast shares the secret to dealing with boys and their attitudes! You won't want to miss this! Read the post How to Parent & Discipline Boys & Their Attitudes Resources: 27 Bible Heroes to Encourage Our Boys on RaisingArrows.net Bringing Up Boys by James Dobson Wild at Heart by James Eldredge
Homeschooling through the holidays can be so much fun! Learn about great resources for homeschooling during Thanksgiving and Christmas, and how to make memories along the way! Get the Holiday Homeschool Planner Pack! $7.99 each or $10 for the set Thanksgiving Holiday Homeschool Planner Christmas Holiday Homeschool Planner 12 week Holiday Planner (we have used this planner for years starting October 1 every year) Blessing Tree - something we do every year as a family! Advent Nature Study (we love this one!) HUGE list of Advent ideas! Family Traditions podcast Autopilot Homeschool podcast When you subscribe to the blog, get a FREE Fall Movie Themed Party Guide to enjoy with your family!
Busy moms tend to forget to cultivate art and beauty in their own lives. They are so busy pouring out, they don't realize how important it is to show their children what an abundant adult life looks like. Learn how to inspire your children with your own creative life by building what the Charlotte Mason method calls "Mother Culture." Resources mentioned: The Me Time Myth (post) #bookstagram on Instagram You Are an Artist! Clubhouse & Chalk Pastel classes Watercolor Nature Journal Class on Craftsy
Have you ever wondered what a typical morning homeschool schedule looks like in our house? Today, I share all the subjects we tackle, our Morning Basket or Table Time routine, how we manage lunch on homeschool days, and so much more! Get FREE homeschooling & homemaking resources HERE! Resources mentioned: The Homeschool Garden Morning Time Review ~The Homeschool Garden Morning Time Membership~ The Precious People Curriculum Review ~The Precious People Curriculum~ DITL - Typical Friday House Cleaning (VIDEO) How to Put Your Homeschool on Autopilot (PODCAST) Weekly House Cleaning (PODCAST) Homeschooling Year Round information Making Homeschool Lunches Easy Apologia Science with Multiple Ages Phonetic Zoo Review Reading Eggs (helped my struggling reader!) GradeSpelling.com CLE Science Readers
Homeschooling is a big job! Learn how to put some of your subjects on autopilot will give you more margin in your day and less stress in your life!
Resources mentioned:
Why Teaching Textbooks is great for a large family - BLOG POST
Does My Child Have to Do All of the Problems in the Book? - BLOG POST
How we do Apologia with multiple ages - BLOG POST & VIDEO
Compass Classroom - This is a fantastic video-based curriculum!
Making Morning Time Easy - BLOG POST
To learn more about planning a simple homeschool day that utilizes autopilot subjects and looping extras, get my book Flexible Homeschool Planning. It will revolutionize your homeschool!
Now that I have a mix of big helpers, medium helpers, and little not-so-helpers, we can do a supercharged Weekly Home Blessing with decluttering and deep cleaning! Learn how we do it in this podcast!
During busy seasons of life, a weekly chore rotation is super helpful! This method works best when you have children who are beginning to be able to help out with cleaning chores, even though their standards may not be on par with your own. I used this method when I had a mix of older and younger children.
Resources mentioned:
- My book - Home Management for the Homeschool Mom
- Large Family Logistics
When you have a lot of little ones, survival cleaning is often the best way to go. Putting together a simple chore board can be a sanity saver because it doesn't require a lot of forethought and can be done anytime, anywhere!
Post & Video can be found here - https://www.raisingarrows.net/2016/08/chore-board/
When I had 2 small children, I did the majority of the house cleaning every Monday morning, mostly by myself. Learn how I organized the chores, how long it took me, and how I kept it clean the rest of the week.
In this episode:
- How I got control of my messy house.
- My Monday morning chores.
- How I kept the house clean throughout the week.
Resources:
FLYlady app
Are you a mom who is easily overwhelmed by noise, lights, touch or smells? You might have sensory issues like I do. Listen to learn how I deal with being a large family mom and having sensory issues. Learn my tips and tactics for managing all the sensory input a mom comes in contact with during the day!
Life as a Mom with Sensory Issues (blog post)
Resources mentioned:
- Educating Your Gifted Child
- The Out of Sync Child
- The Out of Sync Child Has Fun
The tools your children need for college are the same tools they need for life - so give them that college-prep homeschool education even if they don't go to college! Here's what we did!
Read the post here - https://www.raisingarrows.net/2018/05/preparing-homeschooler-college/
Mentioned in the podcast:
Fish dissection - https://www.instagram.com/p/BjnKRCBAWBM/?taken-by=amyraisingarrows
Helpful link for Graduation Requirements - https://uh315.isrefer.com/go/phsc/Amyarrows/
Transcript help from The HomeScholar - https://uh315.isrefer.com/go/tts/Amyarrows
James 1:2-4
Proverbs 22:6
After years of doing the same thing in our homeschool, we are changing it up in a major way! Come hear all our news, plus learn tips and tricks for making major changes in your own homeschool curriculum and schedule!
In this episode:
- New curriculum reveal!
- How we make the Charlotte Mason method work for our family.
- Ideas for making the transition to a new curriculum and schedule easier.
Resources mentioned:
Occupying a Busy Preschooler (podcast)
A Year of Playing Skillfully Review (post)
A Year of Playing Skillfully (and A Summer of Playing Skillfully)
The Peaceful Press - home of The Peaceful Preschool & The Precious People
Ambleside Online Year 12
For the Children's Sake (book)
Morning Basket (book)
Nature Table (post)
Does notebooking overwhelm you? Do you feel like a notebooking flunkie? Do you wish you figure out how to make time for it? This podcast is for you! Learn how to make notebooking easy for your family!
In this episode:
- How to combine subjects for notebooking.
- How to store (and not store) notebooks.
- Tons of ideas to take the stress out of notebooking!
Resources mentioned:
Large Family Notebooking post
Teach Them Diligently Convention
Apologia Notebooking
NotebookingPages.com
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Menu planning is one of those homemaking chores that can easily become drudgery. You spend copious amounts of time putting together a list of meals you "hope" everyone will love, then you have to write out your grocery list, and then you have to actually make the meals you planned. But, what if you had a list of meals you knew your family loved? Trust me - it will revolutionize your menu planning process! This podcast teaches you how to build a menu plan your entire family loves!
In this episode:
- How to put together a meal list to choose from.
- The family voting process.
- Finalizing your meal list.
- How to create a rotating menu plan from your list.
Resources mentioned:
- Soup, Salad, or Sandwiches post (our super easy lunch menu!)
- Trim Healthy Table
- Holiday Planner
What makes you strong as a family? What makes your home a haven? What makes you unique? It's the things you do together as a family - the traditions your family has created over the years. And often, the stronger the family, the more traditions you see that family celebrating.
If you find yourself lacking in these rich family traditions (or you want to build even more!), this podcast is for you!
In this episode:
- 3 reasons why you can't seem to build solid family traditions
- Easy tradition ideas you can start today!
- How to put together a list of family traditions.
Resources mentioned:
End of Summer Picnic podcast
Emily's Story
Grieving Through the Holidays
Our Irish Supper Menu
12 Week Holiday Planner
Little House on the Prairie book set
Amazon Prime Music - look for Seeds Family Worship or Scripture Lullabies
Having a REAL Sabbath Rest podcast
Resurrection Garden
Jonathan Park audios
Beginning of School picnic
Advent Ideas for Kids
How to Make Birthdays Special without Breaking the Bank
Special Night
How to Play CHOPPED as a Family
Is it possible to homeschool an entire grade over the summer or at least get a child caught up in a subject or two? Absolutely! With a little hard work and diligence it is doable and here's how!
In this episode:
- What topics to cover to maximize your time.
- Resources to make summer schooling easier (and cheaper!).
- Reward ideas for you and your child working so hard!
You can find the full post here - https://www.raisingarrows.net/2016/06/can-you-homeschool-an-entire-grade-over-the-summer/
Resources mentioned:
- Compass Classroom (video based curriculum)
- Khan Academy
- Starfall
- Reading Eggs
- Beacon Handbook
Some children take more energy to parent. They are emotionally, physically, and mentally taxing, but we can learn how to parent them best if we just take the time to understand who they are and what makes them tick.
In this episode:
- The one thing that will change how you parent your high maintenance child.
- How to avoid making a diagnosis an excuse.
- Finding new discipline methods and coping mechanisms that work.
Resources mentioned:
Homeschooling the Child with Aspergers Syndrome
Are extracurricular activities overwhelming you? Learn a better way to choose activities for your family that put the entire family first and build strong relationships within your family rather than pulling you apart!
In this episode:
- What activities work well for the entire family.
- How to decide it the amount of time it is taking away from the family is worth it.
- How to fight the "that's not fair" argument.
- How to mesh your child's giftings with their extracurricular activities.
Are you feeling stressed out and stretched thin? Are you wondering how to better manage your day so you can be a better mom? This podcast gives you tons of great tips on having enough of you to go around in your parenting, homemaking, and every day life!
In this episode:
- How to delegate and who to delegate to.
- How to spot time wasters.
- When to let go of a schedule.
- How to find peace with your day.
Resources mentioned:
So Many Littles, So Little Time ebook - coupon RAPODCAST 10% off here - https://www.raisingarrows.net/product/many-littles-little-time/
Age Appropriate Chore List
Don't want to listen? Read the post!
Moving creates a lot of upheaval for your family, and homeschooling often suffers in the move. Our family has moved many times, so today I am sharing our tips and tricks for homeschooling during a move.
In this episode:
- How to keep homeschooling and when to stop
- How to pack and unpack while homeschooling
- How to create a new schedule
Find more information in these blogs posts:
Homeschooling Year Round Series
Large Family Moving Series
Everyone has an opinion on the controversial topic of putting babies on a schedule. Here's my take as a mom of 10!
In this episode:
- Why babies don't sleep.
- How to make the choice between scheduling and not scheduling.
- My favorite ways to help babies sleep.
Resources mentioned:
- Sleep Training post on Raising Arrows - https://www.raisingarrows.net/2013/03/ask-amy-sleep-training-babies/
- No Cry Sleep Solution by Elizabeth Pantley - http://amzn.to/2EdUSo8
- Rock 'n Play Sleeper - http://amzn.to/2FHnoLV
Stomach flu with a house full of children is never fun, but as a mom of 10, I've learned a few tips and tricks to managing the sickness that will make the mess less and help you keep your sanity through it all!
In this episode:
- What supplies you should always have on hand.
- How to "contain" the sickness. (or not)
- The best way to take care of a vomiting baby.
- The #1 thing you MUST do while in the thick of it!
- What the recovery phase looks like.
Resources mentioned:
- lightweight fleece blankets
- owl phone holder
- G2 - low sugar Gatorade
Every child is unique, but how can a homeschool mom teach to so many different styles without wearing herself out?
This podcast is sponsored by Sweet Hairlooms Lilla Rose - this mom of many is also a missionary, so please take a look around her site and know that your purchase is going to help spread the Gospel!
Resources mentioned:
(some links are affiliate links)
Understanding My Child Worksheet
Practical Personality Portfolio - Get 20% off using code RaisingArrows
Delight Directed Homeschooling Series
Audio-Technica Headphones
Teaching Textbooks
Occupying Busy Preschoolers Podcast
Simplified Organization
How to Make Any Curriculum Work for Your Family ebooklet
Relaxed Homeschool Mom Podcast
Homeschool Planning Podcast
Tapestry of Grace
See the Light Art
A Year of Playing Skillfully Preschool Curriculum
The follow-up podcast to how I declutter room by room, this episode gives you a detailed description of one of my decluttering sessions, as well as an overview of what I've been getting rid and how I'm organizing as I go.
In this episode:
- My big declutter mistake!
- How to organize as you declutter.
- Why you shouldn't buy organizational tools {right away}.
- How to organize so it stays organized!
Find all the podcast notes and resources HERE!
For the past month or more, Halloween decor, costumes, commercials, and more have been bombarding our lives. While my response in the past has been to ignore the day completely, this year I'm taking a new look at Halloween.
In this episode:
- How we used to celebrate Halloween.
- Why I started rethinking what we should do on Halloween.
- Plans and links for meaningful object lessons.
Resources can be found at https://www.raisingarrows.net/2017/10/halloween-reformation-protestant-lessons/
Are you looking for a no nonsense approach to decluttering? Jump in right where you are and get started today with this easy quick start podcast!
In this episode:
- How I dug out of my messy life.
- Why I'm sick of {most} decluttering books and websites.
- How much time it takes each day to declutter.
Resources mentioned:
- Decluttering Room by Room | Part 2 - [COMING SOON!]
- FLYlady.net
- Flylady Kat on YouTube
- Favorite Crockpot and Freezer Meals - Large Family Table and Sidetracked Sarah
Are you tired of having a harried, crazy, unrestful Sunday? Can you truly have a day of rest? Yes, you can! This podcast shares how I began the search for a relaxing Sabbath and where it led me.
In this episode:
- Why Sunday never felt restful to me, and why I began searching for something better.
- The resources that led me to where I am now.
- How I have changed how I look at my weekend.
- How our family spends the weekend.
Resources mentioned:
--> Balancing the Sword Bible Study (out of print, but you can get used at a good price)
--> Celebrating Biblical Feasts In Your Home or Church by Martha Zimmerman
--> A Child's Geography: Explore the Holy Land (out of print)
--> Weekly Home Blessing post (our house cleaning routine on Fridays)
When you homeschool, it is imperative you have some sense of order to your day because the flow and productivity of your day is entirely up to you. However, having a well-ordered day isn't about a tight schedule and huge to-do lists. It's more about structure and margin.
In this episode:
- Learn how to begin ordering your day.
- Learn how to make meals, school, and personal time more productive.
- Learn how to put things in their proper order.
- Learn how to plan for interruptions that don't derail your entire day.
Resources mentioned:
Home Management for the Homeschool
available in audio, paperback, ebook, and Kindle
Loop Scheduling
Tapestry of Grace
PictureSmart Bible
Mommy Morning Routine Podcast
Meal Planning Podcast
How Many Hours to Homeschool Podcast
FLYlady.net
Are you worried you aren't homeschooling enough hours? Or perhaps your homeschool schedule has you stressed out. Or maybe you need to know how to count homeschooling hours that aren't seatwork. Everything you need to know is here!
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In this episode:
- How many hours does homeschooling actually take?
- How long should each subject take?
- What can you count as school?
Get your FREE Home Management Training Checklist!
Post on How Many Hours it Takes to Homeschool
Post on How Long Certain Subjects Take to Homeschool
2017 Homeschool Curriculum Podcast
Large Family Homeschooling eBook - Offers tons of great tips for managing your time and getting the goodie out of your school day!
Homeschool Made Simple video - fantastic video from Compass Classroom on keeping things simple in your homeschool.
If you are looking for a way to pull together an easy meal plan that gives you tons of freedom and flexibility, a 30 Day Master Meal List is the way to go! Don't miss the Trim Healthy Table GIVEAWAY!
In this episode:
- How I use a rotating list to make shopping easier.
- Why the Miscellaneous/Sides category is so important.
- Tons of great recipes!
Resources mentioned:
--> Once a Month Shopping Series
--> Master Meal List post
--> Large Family Recipe page
--> Trim Healthy Table from Trim Healthy Mama
--> Evernote
--> Cinnamon Roll recipe
--> Oven Pancake (aka Dutch Babies)
--> Banana Bread
--> 365: One Year of Healthy Meals for Busy Families
It's time to say goodbye to summer! Whether you love Summer and are sorry to see it go, or you are more than ready for Fall and all the smells and sights it brings, start a new family tradition by having an End of Summer Picnic with your favorite summer treats as we usher in the new season!
In this episode:
- Our picnic menu.
- How we incorporated our back to school kick off.
- Ideas for creating your own end of summer memories!
Resources mentioned:
- End of Summer Picnic post
- Homemade Lemonade recipe
- Hot Air Balloon Ride
- A Year of Playing Skillfully Preschool curriculum
- The Peaceful Preschool curriculum
Go to https://www.raisingarrows.net/podcasts/ to find the show notes and resources mentioned in this podcast!
Are you overwhelmed by the task of homeschooling? Are you stressed out by everything you have to do during the day? Do you feel like homeschooling isn't at all what you had dreamed it would be. This podcast will give you the tools you need to find rest and relaxation in your homeschool day and the margin you need to begin enjoying homeschooling once again!
In this episode:
- How to get rest even when you aren't getting sleep.
- How to find margin in your day.
- How to choose extracurricular activities for your kids so you aren't run ragged.
- PLUS! Get a FREE BeeSilk Lotion Stick!
As a mother of 10, you'd think I'd be an expert at potty training, but it has been a lot of trial and error, and I still don't think I'm very good at it! However, I have discovered one method and a lot of tips and tricks that work really well, even with my stubborn potty trainer!
In this episode:
- Find out if my boys were easier to train than my girls!
- Learn my potty training in 1 day method!
- Get the low-down on how we reward our potty trainers!
This podcast is my very best advice for running your home and parenting your children during morning sickness!
In this episode:
- The one thing you need more than a schedule!
- How I managed to grocery shop with morning sickness!
- How I meal planned while I was sick!
Show notes with resources can be found here - https://www.raisingarrows.net/2017/08/morning-sickness-managing-home-podcast/
Over the years, how I do laundry has changed to accommodate many factors including how many kids I have, where my laundry room is located, and my current life circumstances. This podcast goes through all of the methods I have used along with my current method. Find inspiration and ideas for conquering your own Mt. Washmore!
It is my passion to provide encouragement for the homeschooling mom, so the first podcast of every month this school year will be a Homeschool Mom Support Group! We'll call it the RAP session (Raising Arrows Podcast - get it?!), and this is the very first one! Today's podcast will be all about finding your focus and purpose this year as a homeschooling mother!
No homeschool science curriculum would be complete without learning about God's creation! Keep your nature study tools all in one place with a Nature Bag!
In this episode:
- What nature study tools are best to keep in your Nature Bag.
- Where to keep your Nature Bag.
- How to incorporate unit studies into your Nature Bag.
It's that time of year again! Check out our Preschool through High School homeschool curriculum choices!
I have a VERY busy preschooler. In this podcast I share the resources we use to keep him occupied and how we structure his day so he stays out of trouble!
How do you find quality clothing for all of the children in your family? This podcast gives you tons of ideas and resources! You will learn about my favorite baby clothes, how I find great deals online, and when I start requiring my children to help pay for their own clothing.
What does a family of 11 buy? What is my grocery budget each week? Why will you never see me laying all my groceries out on the table and taking a photo of them? Learn all of this and more!
Does Read Aloud Time stress you out? Has your vision of being surrounded by children who listen intently and sit still while you read beautiful picture books given way to the reality of kick fights, crying babies, and nonsensical questions from the toddler? Have you vowed to never read aloud to your children again? This podcast is for you!
Have you ever wondered what my day looks like? Here's your chance to see how my routine works, and what an average day is like in the Raising Arrows household!
In this episode:
- Why I don't get up early.
- How I manage my rowdy preschooler.
- When I fit in blogging.
- What a typical homeschool day looks like.
When you have a baby, their things are spread out all over the house. You have diaper changes, feeding paraphernalia, bedding and clothing, and more! Here's what I keep in my bedroom, and how I organize those things!
In this episode:
- My favorite organization tools.
- Things I keep in my bedroom for my special needs baby.
- How I keep baby's clothes organized + my favorite baby outfit!
- How I keep my toddlers busy while my hands are busy with baby.
Show notes at: https://www.raisingarrows.net/podcasts
Are you considering homeschooling year round and wonder how that looks when it comes to scheduling? In this episode we will talk about several different options for homeschool scheduling plus ideas for what to do during your time off, and why homeschooling year round might just make you a better homeschool mom! Show notes at https://www.raisingarrows.net/podcasts
What 3 things could you do to revolutionize your day and take it from chaos to calm(ish) in about 20 minutes each morning? In this podcast, learn the answer PLUS:
- How to get your home guest-ready first thing in the morning.
- My secret weapon for keeping the bathroom clean!
- How to guarantee meals won't be haphazard.
Summer reading lists don't have to be serious, and they certainly shouldn't feel like homework! They should inspire!
- What's on my summer reading list?
- Why fiction inspires me more than a method.
- How a sappy book inspired me to find the perfect biscuit recipe!
Is homeschooling year round a good choice for your family? Listen to this podcast and consider all the reasons why it might be a good fit!
In this episode:
- The crisis that started our homeschooling year round story.
- Learn why homeschooling year round saves you time.
- Reasons why homeschooling year round is a good fit for many families.
- Why homeschooling year round is not as exhausting as it sounds!
Find show notes at: https://www.raisingarrows.net/podcasts
Is your kitchen a mess? Work alongside me as we go through the kitchen, cleaning and decluttering!
In this episode:
- Why I have always struggled to keep my kitchen clean.
- How many of each item I keep in my kitchen.
- Appliances I can't live without.
- A tour of my kitchen, including bulk purchases and stations I have set up.
Make family meal times with your little ones nourishing for body and soul! This week's podcast is full of ideas for making meal time less stressful!
In this episode:
- How to de-stress meal time.
- Easy breakfast, lunch, and dinner ideas!
- Resources for managing little ones during meals.
- Creating a pleasant mealtime atmosphere.
Find all resources mentioned at: https//www.raisingarrows.net/podcasts
Does homeschool planning stress you out? If you’ve ever wondered if there is an easier way, this is the podcast for you!
In this episode:
- Tons of easy homeschool planning ideas!
- Resources for helping your kids be more independent.
- What planners work best depending on what kind of homeschool mom you are.
Show Notes can be found at: https://www.raisingarrows.net/podcasts
In this episode, I share:
- How to choose speaker sessions to go to.
- Why you should consider budgeting for convention audios.
- The biggest problem with homeschool convention speakers.
- Why even veteran homeschool moms need to hear homeschool convention speakers.
Resources mentioned:
FREE Homeschool Convention Survival Guide!
In this episode, I share:
- How to make the vendor hall seem less scary.
- Why changing your mind about curriculum at the convention is ok.
- Why you shouldn't buy on the first day.
- Pitfalls of the vendor hall and how to avoid them.
Resources mentioned:
FREE Homeschool Convention Survival Guide!
Wheely Cart (my made-up name for the cart on wheels that can hold all your conference finds!)
In this episode, I share:
- The key to sticking to a schedule.
- How to set up a simple schedule you can follow.
- How to create more margin in your day.
- How to get in the "extras" you always want to get in, but don't seem to have the time for.
Resources mentioned:
My At a Glance Schedule (circa 2015 - and seriously needing an overhaul!)
Margin by Richard Swenson, M.D.
