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5 Practical Strategies to Cultivate Wellness as a Homeschool Mom

I think I can consider myself more of a veteran homeschool mom, now that I have graduated my first child. We have homeschooled for 13 years now, and have been through numerous “seasons” as a homeschool family. I have learned a strategies about how to best cultivate wellness and take care of myself so that I can pour into my children in the ways God has put before me. I have been in seasons where self care is the last thing on…

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The Well-Read Homeschool Mom: How Reading Nurtures Self-Care and Personal Growth

We all know that being a homeschooling mom is no easy feat. It’s an incredible journey filled with joy, challenges, and endless responsibilities. I believe it is even more important for homeschool moms to take some time for themselves, since homeschooling is often a full time job – it overflows into every facet of life. Today, I want to talk about a self-care secret that has made a world of difference in my life as a homeschool mom: reading. Yes,…

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How To Create Consistent Routines For a Successful Day

Creating consistent routines requires intentional planning and a commitment to stick with them to create habits. When you are a homeschool mom, daily routines become even more crucial to a successful day. If you are uncomfortable with the notion of routines, you can think of these more as rhythms – a natural flow to your day that becomes more streamlined with regular practice.   We will talk about how to create specific morning and evening routines in another post, but…

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Self-Care in Homeschooling: Strategies and Tips for Moms to Thrive and Recharge

Being a homeschooling mom is a rewarding and fulfilling journey. It has been one of the best decisions for our family. The benefits far outweigh the challenges; but homeschooling can also be demanding and challenging. Balancing the responsibilities of educating your children while managing a household can leave you feeling overwhelmed and drained. Amidst the busyness, it’s essential to prioritize self-care and carve out time for your own well-being. Taking care of yourself is not only beneficial for your mental,…

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10 Plagues Coloring Pack for Kids

10 Plagues of Egypt Coloring Pack These coloring pages are designed for elementary age, but you can use your discretion and use them with any age you think would enjoy them. Coloring is a relaxing activity for any age and can even improve retention when listening to someone read. I like the give the younger kids some coloring pages when I am working with some of my olders kids during our homeschool mornings. This post contains affiliate links.   You’ll…

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Free First Aid Printable Worksheet Bundle

As homeschool moms, we can sometimes get caught up in teaching the core subjects of reading, writing, math, history, science. While I absolutely believe in focusing on these core subjects when your children are young or in certain seasons, it is important to touch on some other ideas in our homeschool. Often times, things like first aid will come up in a natural conversation when it becomes necessary.   But having a few resources on hand when these natural conversations…

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How To Simplify Homeschool Planning When Your Current Plan Isn’t Working

Homeschool planning can be exciting and fun, especially when you first start your homeschool journey. It’s been said, after all, “People don’t plan to fail, they fail to plan.” While planning in a way that suits your learning and teaching style and your family’s personalities can be helpful, it should not enslave you. I’ve experienced times in our homeschool that were really overwhelming and left me feeling defeated, primarily because I had allowed the “open-and-go” plans to become the boss of…

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6 Ways To Simplify Your Homeschool During a Stressful Season

Any homeschool mom can tell you that even in a good season, homeschooling presents its share of challenges. Homeschooling involves a learning curve for most moms—from the trial and error of finding a functional daily rhythm, to figuring out curriculum, to managing home and extracurriculars, to learning your child’s learning style. And heaven help you if your kid’s learning style differs from yours!   When we find ourselves in the middle of rough times, whether it be weeks on end…

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Huge FREE Bundle of Christmas Printables For Your Family

The Christmas season is in full swing and I could not be happier. I am one of those people who start to decorate on the first day of November, and I don’t feel bad about it at all. The world right now is still in disarray from 2020, and our 2021 was a hundred times worse with our daughter being diagnosed with leukemia and our 8th baby having seizures. So, yes…I am all about bringing some Christmas cheer into this house!  …

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20 Watermelon Activities & Crafts For Kids

Check out this cool list of watermelon activities for kids! Kids of all ages will love trying out these watermelon ideas and activities and having fun this summer making crafts, experimenting, and learning!   This list includes 20 awesome watermelon activities with lots of fun ideas and watermelon themed activities to do with your kids this summer. There are watermelon activities you can do indoors or outdoors, watermelon crafts of all sorts, watermelon science activities, and watermelon learning activities. Your kids…

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