We all want a peaceful homeschool life. There is no denying it. When we talked about wearing all the hats, I said that the first step was to make a list of priorities and figure out what you can say no to. Saying no is never easy, but once you start it becomes easier. Once we have some margin in our lives, we can then concentrate on creating a peaceful home. As homeschool moms we have the … [Read more...] about How to Create a Peaceful Homeschool Life
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Dealing with Clutter – 31 Days
Dealing with clutter is every mom’s worst nightmare. Dealing with clutter as a homeschool mom brings it to an entirely different level. Why is that? Because we are in our homes a lot. And we also need to keep a lot of things. If you have more than one kid, that means you have more than one age range for curriculum. You can’t get rid of all the readers your oldest has already gone through … [Read more...] about Dealing with Clutter – 31 Days
How to get Dinner on the Table
How to get dinner on the table is a universal problem for moms. There are countless blog posts available telling you step by step how to get dinner on the table. When people think about homeschoolers time constraints aren’t at the forefront. However, how to get dinner on the table while also homeschooling? That is definitely a challenge. How to get Dinner on the Table The first challenge … [Read more...] about How to get Dinner on the Table
Pack a Lunch for your Homeschooler
Why on earth would you pack a lunch for your homeschooler? You are home a lot shouldn’t you be able to just make a lunch? My answer? Kids want to eat all.the.time. I bet yours do as well. Whether or not cooking and baking are things that you enjoy about homemaking, they are a necessity. Since you are homeschooling, you are responsible for the 3 main meals each day. Not to mention the … [Read more...] about Pack a Lunch for your Homeschooler
Homeschooling and Homemaking with Kids
Homeschooling and Homemaking should go hand in hand, right? You are home with your kids *most* of the day, which obviously leads to plenty of time for homemaking. It should be easy to manage math lessons and laundry, getting supper on the table, and having a cheery home. If you are in a stellar homeschooling and homemaking routine, this might not be the post for you! Homeschooling and … [Read more...] about Homeschooling and Homemaking with Kids
Homemaking and Homeschooling Introduction
As homeschoolers, you think of homemaking and homeschooling as going hand in hand. Is that really the case though? On the one hand, you and your kids are home a lot more during the day. This should easily lead to getting more cleaning done. What really happens moms? We struggle with keeping the house cleaned up. What you need to remember is that homeschooling is a full-time job. The … [Read more...] about Homemaking and Homeschooling Introduction