We had just sat down to start our morning Bible Study when a fight broke out between two of my teen girls. We’d finalized their adoption a few months prior, and this semester was the first time they’d been homeschooled. More than that, this was the first time they’d spent so much time together. In […]
Are Local Homeschool Groups, Co-Ops, and Classes a Waste of Time?
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In the years I have been homeschooling, I have lived in 7 different cities and been a part of many different types of homeschool groups. While my experience has been different from place to place, I have some pretty strong opinions about the usefulness (or lack thereof) of homeschool groups or co-ops. Let’s dig into […]
My Morning Routine on a Homeschool Day – Podcast #51
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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! Find all Raising Arrows podcasts here! Subscribe […]
Buckeye Bars – No Dipping Needed!
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Several years ago, our family discovered the yumminess of Buckeyes. You know, those lovely, round, dipped-in-chocolate Christmasy treats. BUT…they are a pain to make. I’m just keeping it real here. I love my kids, but every time they ask for Buckeyes for their birthdays or special nights or Christmastime, I cringe. I just don’t wanna. […]
How to Put Your Homeschool on Autopilot – Podcast #50
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Homeschooling is a big job, and even the most organized mom can easily find herself stressed out by her homeschool schedule. Learning how to put some of your subjects (or even all of your subjects!) on autopilot will give you more margin in your day and less stress in your life! Don’t want to listen? […]
Mistakes We Made Parenting our Live-at-Home College Student
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We are the parents of 10 children, one of whom is an adult (age 20 to be exact). He’s always told us he’s the guinea pig for all our plans and schemes, and for the most part it is true. He and his sister (age 17) have always been the “bigs,” and every parenting decision […]
How to Put Your Homeschool on Autopilot
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Homeschooling is a big job, and even when all is going smoothly, there often seems to be more to do than one person can handle. That’s why it is so important you find a way to put parts of your homeschool on autopilot. Listen the Autopilot Homeschooling podcast! Episode #50 What is autopilot homeschooling? Autopilot […]
Weekly Home Blessing with Your Children – Podcast #49
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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! Don’t want to listen? Read the blog post! –> Weekly House Cleaning with Your Children VIDEO COMING SOON! Find all Raising […]
Creating a List of Meals Your Family Loves!
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Has meal planning ever been a stressor in your life? It definitely has been in mine. I might even go so far as to say it has been my nemesis! I used to enjoy it. I would spread out all my cookbooks, go through them carefully looking for just the right recipes to try, and […]
Weekly Chore Rotation – Podcast #48
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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 […]