Raising Arrows - Large Family Homeschool Life

Oct 28 2024 174 ep. 20 mins 600
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Large family homemaking and homeschooling encouragement and tips from a mom of 10!

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Autumn Homemaking

Oct 28 2024 24 mins  
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! GET IT NOW FOR FREE! Fall Family Traditions Bundle! Resources mentioned: Corinthian Bells Farmhouse on Boone - Sourdough Starter, Sourdough Rolls, Sourdough Loaf, Pumpkin Spice Latte Concentrate RoseRed Homestead on YouTube Whole Wheat Bread

Large Family House Sizes & Layouts

Oct 17 2024 26 mins  
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 Ga

Creating a Kitchen Workflow

Sep 11 2024 31 mins  
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

Make Your Kids Go Outside!

Aug 27 2024 13 mins  
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)

How to Have a Flexible Homeschool Year

Aug 13 2024 24 mins  
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 (b

I'm Not Ready to Start the Homeschool Year!

Aug 07 2024 23 mins  
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 Auto

Homeschool Planning Inspiration

Jul 23 2024 33 mins  
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 (

How Giving Each Child a "Special Night" Has Become a Beloved Family Tradition

Jul 10 2024 18 mins  
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

Mom Breaks Versus Mom Escapes

Jun 13 2024 19 mins  
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)

Screen Time Rules When You Have Multiple Ages

May 30 2024 20 mins  
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 (b