Overview: It can be hard to decide about homeschooling high school extras such as volunteering or other activities. Consider these criteria. So many experts tell you that you have to do all. the. things. Dual enrollment. Honors classes. Volunteering. AP tests. Extra-curriculars. Guess what? You don’t have to do ANY of those things. We didn’t, …
Episode 67: How to Decide about Extras for Homeschooling High School Read More »
Overview: On those bad days it can feel like we are NOT successfully homeschooling high school. Here’s what to consider so you can hold your head high! Some days we feel GREAT! Other days, not so much, LOL. On those days — or weeks, or months, sometimes — how do you keep confident that this …
Episode 65: How to Tell if You Are Successfully Homeschooling High School Read More »
Overview: Are you practicing homeschool mom self care? Listen for ideas and encouragement to take care of YOU so you can better take care of others. As we begin the new school year, you have been busy planning, scheduling, and creating — for your kids. What about you, homeschool mom? Have you been planning or …
As we get ready to start another homeschool year, we get caught up in all the minutiae of planning all the things — curriculum planning, lesson planning, schedule planning — and we can lose sight of the bigger picture. Yet the bigger picture is vitally important when it comes to our motivation from day-to-day and …
Episode 62: Big Picture Perspectives about the New Homeschool Year Read More »
As they get older, it is wise to include our teens in the homeschool high school planning process. They deserve a say in what they do, especially since we want them to become more independent in preparation for college. In this episode we discuss all the areas that the teen can give input, as well …
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You can be swimming along and then things aren’t going so well anymore. Homeschooling high school is all about adapting, and so you may realize that it’s time for something to change. Often this involves a change in the overall homeschool high school plan, not just tweak like a new curriculum choice. But no fear; …
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Do you hate cooking like I do? Do you actually like cooking but never have time to do it?? Are you a homeschool mom, or a working mom, or the family bus driver, or a mom of littles — or ALL OF THE ABOVE?? Or just a mom who likes to be efficient with her time and not …
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It’s January, when we all look at our lives and try to improve them. To become better people. Or at least to figure out how to keep from running out of toothpaste. I’m in that mode myself. I needed to rethink some things and develop some better habits about my own time management, so I …
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Burnout is a thing among homeschool moms. The homeschool lifestyle is one of constantly giving and serving and going and doing, and it can be very hard to make time for yourself. In this episode I give 10 suggestions for how you can arrange your day and activities so there is time for YOU, time …
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Overview: Personal Bible study can be hard to maintain day after day. Here are doable tips that don’t expect you to spend hours but still give you that injection of the Spirit that you need. It’s 3:00 in the afternoon, and you’re frazzled and grumpy. It’ll be time to start dinner soon, and you wish …
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Did y’all know that I work outside the home? Yep, for 20+ hours per week. And then I do this blog/podcast and my Facebook group, send emails, speak at conferences… and oh yea, I also still homeschool my last child left at home (a junior this year). Did y’all also know that this is a …
Episodes 14-16: Time Management for Working Homeschool Moms — and ALL homeschool moms! Read More »
Is it really a good idea to go to a homeschool convention? Is it worth it to drive multiple hours if necessary to get to the closest Great Homeschool Convention? Short answer: YOU BET. The rest of this blog post will be the long answer, LOL. If you’re not in the habit of going to …
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As you anticipate homeschooling high school with your oldest, it’s natural to wonder how you will make it work with all the younger kids that you still have to homeschool as well. High school is harder—at least that’s what you’ve been told—and your teen may need you more. But your youngers still need your help …
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How fun is this? A new podcast has been born! In this very first episode, I introduce myself and my passion for helping moms realize that homeschooling high school is a doable endeavor. I share the resources that I currently have available to help moms feel confident and successful as they homeschool all the way …
Overview: Go to a Great Homeschool Convention to find out more about homeschooling high school. There will be learning opportunities for both teens AND parents! Note: This post is sponsored by GHC, but all opinions are my own. It was originally written in 2019 but has been updated for the 2021 convention season. Didja ever …
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Overview: Teaching from Rest by Sarah Mackenzie is a must-read that not only provides powerful insight about successful homeschooling in general but can be adapted to homeschooling high school, too. Homeschooling high school can be overwhelming. Are you feeling harried, anxious, and worried that you’re not doing enough? That your kid will have a horrible …
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Overview: Attending a Great Homeschool Convention will equip, encourage, and energize homeschool moms. Start now to make plans to go to one! Note: this post was sponsored by Great Homeschool Conventions, but I’m telling you what I truly think, anyway. :-) Are you feeling less-than-motivated these days? Has the homeschool thing lost its luster? Do …
Great Homeschool Conventions: the BEST way for homeschool moms to recharge Read More »
Overview: Easy summer meals that don’t require much effort or heat up the kitchen! So you can have more fun and stay cool! One prime indication that it is summer for me is that I have no desire to cook. It’s hot outside, and I don’t want to make it hot inside by cranking up …
When money is tight, sometimes we have to take radical measures. Sometimes the usual cost-cutting techniques are not enough. The Man and I have dealt with money shortages several times during our marriage — no comment as to whether or not we are in one now, lol — and early on we developed a system …
Making soup from leftovers is one of the best ways to save money on food. You can get an entire meal out of the bits and pieces you have in the fridge! And it’s SO EASY, and you can have dinner on the table in less than 30 minutes. Just add some bread or toast …
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