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Sit down, relax, and take a little coffee break with Carrie. Using biblical principles, years of experience, and a little bit of humor, Carrie De Francisco offers homeschooling advice, tips, and ideas to moms who have been called to this homeschooling adventure. Weekly coffee breaks and conversations with Carrie will give you the support and encouragement you need to help you homeschool one day at a time, one step at a time, and one cup of coffee at a time. Author of Just Breathe ( & Take a Sip of Coffee): Homeschool in Step with God & Homeschool High School: A Handbook for Christian Education.
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Homeschool Celebrations: Culminating Activities, Commencement Ceremonies, & More
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May 16, 2024 |
Straight Talk: A Conversation with Leigh Nguyen
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May 09, 2024 |
The Homeschool Homestretch: End The School Year Strong!
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May 02, 2024 |
Start Homeschooling Today! 7 Simple Steps To Get Started
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Apr 25, 2024 |
Become a Master Teacher: The Teaching Methods of Jesus
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Apr 18, 2024 |
The Only Curriculum You Need: A Conversation with Erin McGhee
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Apr 11, 2024 |
Start Your Homeschool Day Off Right: Family Devotional Resources
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Apr 04, 2024 |
Homeschooling is Holy Ground: Lessons Learned From Moses
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Mar 28, 2024 |
Raising Prayerful Kids: A Conversation with Steph Thurling & Sarah Holmstrom
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Mar 21, 2024 |
Balancing Homeschooling, Health, & Work: A Conversation with Evgeniia Arasim
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Mar 14, 2024 |
Balancing Homeschooling & Homemaking: It is Possible!
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Mar 07, 2024 |
The 5 Big Ideas of Charlotte Mason: A Conversation With Leah Boden
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Feb 29, 2024 |
Five Minute Art Studies: Charlotte Mason Inspired
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Feb 22, 2024 |
Homeschooling With Grace: Revisited
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Feb 15, 2024 |
The Mid Year Slump: Finding the Door in the February Wall
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Feb 08, 2024 |
Letters From a Mother's Heart: A Few Lovely Traditions
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Feb 01, 2024 |
The 7 Habits of a Highly Effective Homeschool Mom
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Jan 25, 2024 |
A Handbook for Homeschooling High School
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Jan 18, 2024 |
Your ONE Thing: Homeschool Goal Setting
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Jan 11, 2024 |
Cultivating Friendships: A Conversation with Torri Oglesby
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Jan 04, 2024 |
200th Episode: The Tables Are Turned!
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Dec 28, 2023 |
Epiphany: Celebrate the 12 Days of Christmas
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Dec 21, 2023 |
The Attributes of God: A Conversation With Kristi Menashe
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Dec 14, 2023 |
The Coffee House: A Special Episode
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Dec 07, 2023 |
Christmas Nature Studies
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Nov 30, 2023 |
Leadership Education: A Conversation With Heidi Christianson
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Nov 16, 2023 |
Homeschool On a Budget!
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Nov 09, 2023 |
Friendships & Socialization
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Nov 02, 2023 |
Entrepreneurship: The Best Math Curriculum Out There
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Oct 26, 2023 |
My Little Black Dog: Homeschooling With Depression
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Oct 19, 2023 |
Another Approach to Writing: A Conversation with Millie Florence
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Oct 12, 2023 |
Redeeming the Locust Years: Lessons Learned From Joel
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Oct 05, 2023 |
Simple & Stress-Free Science Studies
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Sep 28, 2023 |
American Heritage Girls (AHG): A Conversation With Beverly Wolterbeek
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Sep 21, 2023 |
Narration: The Best Homeschooling Idea Ever!
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Sep 14, 2023 |
Read Your Way Through History: No Textbook Approach
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Sep 07, 2023 |
A Podcast To Remember (Revisited): A Conversation With Amy Sloan
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Aug 31, 2023 |
Gamify It! A Conversation With Jim Moran
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Aug 24, 2023 |
Homeschooling An Only Child: A Conversation With Jessica Waldock
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Aug 17, 2023 |
Change the Narrative With Your Teen: A Conversation with Greta Eskridge
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Aug 03, 2023 |
The Hidden Gifts of Homeschooling (Revisited): A Conversation With Jennifer Pepito
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Jul 27, 2023 |
Preschool Homeschool: A Conversation With Katie Klein
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Jul 20, 2023 |
Homeschool Planning Simplified (Revisited): A Conversation With Rachael Alsbury
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Jul 13, 2023 |
Play, Talk, 'n Dyslexia (Revisited): A Conversation With Aimee Eucee
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Jul 06, 2023 |
Home Education VS Home Schooling: A Conversation with Stephanie Slade
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Jun 29, 2023 |
Speaking It Forward: Sowing Seeds That Will Reap In Another Season
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Jun 22, 2023 |
A Passion-Driven Education (Revisited): A Conversation with Connor Boyack
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Jun 15, 2023 |
The Homeschool OG: A Conversation With Carolyn & Martin Forte
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Jun 08, 2023 |
The Sound of Music: A Conversation with Christa Svoboda
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Jun 01, 2023 |
The Simplicity of Music: A Conversation With Jenni Hunt Dowling
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May 25, 2023 |
Passport to Learning (Updated): Multi-Subject Approach to Learning Geography
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May 18, 2023 |
The Best Homeschooling Advice Ever!
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May 11, 2023 |
End the Year Strong: Updated
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Apr 27, 2023 |
The Gift of Dyslexia: A Conversation With Joseph De Francisco
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Apr 20, 2023 |
The High School Years: A Conversation With Francesca De Francisco
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Apr 13, 2023 |
Create a Daily Rhythm (and Find Your Family's Groove)
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Apr 06, 2023 |
Mending Nets: Take a Sabbatical
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Mar 23, 2023 |
Homeschool Rabbit Holes: Rabbit Trails & Unit Studies
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Mar 16, 2023 |
Sow the Seeds of Wonder: Homeschool in the Garden
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Mar 09, 2023 |
Just Breathe: You Are Enough
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Mar 02, 2023 |
Celebrating Lent As A Family
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Feb 23, 2023 |
A Passion Driven Education: A Conversation with Connor Boyack
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Feb 16, 2023 |
Banish the Homeschool Blahs
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Feb 09, 2023 |
Field Trips: The Secret Sauce to Homeschooling
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Feb 02, 2023 |
Sweet Valentine's Day Family Devotions: New & Updated
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Jan 26, 2023 |
Homeschool With Laughter: Lessons Learned From Sarah
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Jan 19, 2023 |
Book Clubs: Reading With Your Homeschool Friends
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Jan 12, 2023 |
Simplify Your Learning Space: Part 2
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Jan 05, 2023 |
Simplify Your Learning Space: Part 1
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Dec 29, 2022 |
A Heart of Worship (Revisited): Lessons Learned From Mary
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Dec 22, 2022 |
Holiday Entertaining & Homeschool Dances: A Conversation With Desiree Lang
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Dec 15, 2022 |
Christmas Schooling With Christmas Carols
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Dec 12, 2022 |
It's Advent! Come & Adore: A Conversation with Kristi Lynn Menashe
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Dec 08, 2022 |
What I Say No To: Permission Granted
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Dec 01, 2022 |
A Grateful Heart (Revisited): Lessons Learned From Joshua
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Nov 23, 2022 |
An Attitude of Gratitude: Meaningful Thanksgiving Activities
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Nov 17, 2022 |
The Cafeteria Lady: Organizational Tips for KP Duty
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Nov 03, 2022 |
The Gifts of Homeschooling: An Interview with Jennifer Pepito
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Oct 27, 2022 |
Math Match Maker: Curriculum Choices
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Oct 20, 2022 |
Homeschool Hacks: 20 Sanity Saving Tips
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Oct 13, 2022 |
Take a Coffee Break: Homeschool Book Recommendations
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Oct 06, 2022 |
Less is More Curriculum: The High School Years
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Sep 29, 2022 |
Read Aloud Recommendations
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Sep 22, 2022 |
Creation Science Co-Op: A Year Long Science Study
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Sep 15, 2022 |
Are They Doing Enough? The Gift of Boredom
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Sep 08, 2022 |
The "Less is More" Curriculum
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Sep 01, 2022 |
Play, Talk, 'n Dyslexia: A Conversation with Aimee Eucce
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Aug 25, 2022 |
Homeschool Family Style: A Conversation With Friends
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Aug 18, 2022 |
Simple Homeschool Solutions: Get Loopy!
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Aug 11, 2022 |
Homeschool Mindset Makeover
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Jul 28, 2022 |
Plan Your School Year: An Conversation with Rachael Alsbury
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Jul 21, 2022 |
The Great Homeschool Teacher: What's the Secret?
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Jul 14, 2022 |
Homeschool Epic Fails: Revisited
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Jul 07, 2022 |
"I Can't Homeschool Because...": Reprise
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Jun 30, 2022 |
Homeschooling Q & A: Revised and Updated
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Jun 23, 2022 |
Start a Homeschool Co-Op
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Jun 09, 2022 |
Don't Do School At Home: Deschooling, Unschooling, & Nonschooling
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Jun 02, 2022 |
Home Education: A Delightful & Nourishing Feast
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May 26, 2022 |
Survive the Convention Exhibit Hall: Curriculum Reviews & Recommendations
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May 19, 2022 |
Advice to Survive the Convention Exhibit Hall: A Plan of Attack
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May 19, 2022 |
The Art of Language: Tips for Teaching High School English
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May 05, 2022 |
Homeschooling Through Grief
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Apr 28, 2022 |
Writing Lessons: Revisited
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Apr 21, 2022 |
Soul Food & Family Devotions: Lessons Learned from the Last Supper
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Apr 14, 2022 |
The Road To Reading
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Mar 31, 2022 |
Home School Hindsight: Revisited
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Mar 24, 2022 |
Busy and Burdened? Change Your Yoke!
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Mar 17, 2022 |
The "S" Word Homeschoolers Should Be Talking About
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Mar 10, 2022 |
Th OG of Homeschooling: A Conversation with Carolyn and Martin Forte
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Mar 03, 2022 |
Mother Truckers: Join the Mama Bear Minivan Caravan
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Feb 24, 2022 |
Why We Love Homeschooling: A Conversation with Greta Eskridge
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Feb 10, 2022 |
The February Wall: What Is It and How To Scale?
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Feb 03, 2022 |
Homeschooling High School
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Jan 27, 2022 |
Tot School: Homeschooling With Toddlers
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Jan 20, 2022 |
Gameschooling
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Jan 13, 2022 |
Resolutions, Reflection, and Reassessments: A New Year & A New Semester
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Jan 06, 2022 |
100th Episode Celebration: Q & A, Stories, Exciting Announcements, and MORE!
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Dec 30, 2021 |
Backyard Explorations: Simple Nature Studies
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Dec 16, 2021 |
Making Room for Jesus: Calm the Christmas Chaos
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Dec 09, 2021 |
A Heart of Worship: Lessons Learned From Mary
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Dec 02, 2021 |
Being Mom, Mentor, & Friend: An Interview With Georgina Tanefski
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Nov 24, 2021 |
Miracles & Manna: Trusting the Lord to Provide
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Nov 18, 2021 |
You Might Be a Homeschooler...
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Nov 11, 2021 |
Poetry Tea Time
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Nov 04, 2021 |
The Hidden Blessings of Home Education: Grandparents
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Oct 28, 2021 |
Taking a Sabbath Week: What Does It Look Like?
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Oct 21, 2021 |
Make Math Meaningful (& Fun)
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Oct 14, 2021 |
Adventure Clubs & Nature Days: An Interview With Cynthia Garcia
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Oct 07, 2021 |
Homeschool Basics: The 4 R's (Part 2)
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Sep 30, 2021 |
Homeschool Basics: The 4 R's
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Sep 23, 2021 |
The Homeschool Legacy: An Interview With A 2nd Generation Homeschooler
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Sep 16, 2021 |
But God....
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Sep 09, 2021 |
What's In Your Basket? (Begin Your Day With Morning Time)
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Sep 02, 2021 |
Day of Dedication: What Is It and Why You Should Do It
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Aug 26, 2021 |
Homeschool Outside the Box (Part 2)
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Aug 19, 2021 |
Homeschool Outside the Box
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Aug 12, 2021 |
Less Is More: A Simple Homeschool Philosophy
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Aug 05, 2021 |
You Need This! (Don't Homeschool Without It!)
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Jul 29, 2021 |
Doubting Dads: "Honey, I Want to Homeschool the Kids!"
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Jul 15, 2021 |
Stand Up & Stand Out: Lessons Learned from Josiah
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Jul 08, 2021 |
Homeschooling With Dyslexia
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Jul 01, 2021 |
Homeschooling For Free (Part 2)
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Jun 24, 2021 |
Homeschooling for FREE (or for almost free)!
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Jun 17, 2021 |
"I Can't Homeschool Because...." (Part 2)
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Jun 10, 2021 |
I Can't Homeschool Because.....(Part One)
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Jun 03, 2021 |
Summertime Strewing: Math & Science Ideas
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May 27, 2021 |
The Art of Strewing
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May 20, 2021 |
Getting Back To Normal: Let's Do This!
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May 13, 2021 |
Home School Hindsight
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May 06, 2021 |
Sabbath Principle: How To Apply It To Your Homeschooling (Part 2)
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Apr 29, 2021 |
The Sabbath Principle: How to Apply It to Your Homeschooling (Part 1)
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Apr 22, 2021 |
The Simplification Principle: How to Use It in Your Homeschooling
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Apr 15, 2021 |
Creative Writing Tool Box (Part 2)
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Apr 08, 2021 |
Creative Writing Tool Box (Part 1)
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Apr 01, 2021 |
Celebrating Holy Week: Family Bible Studies & Activities
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Mar 25, 2021 |
Living in Hope: Lessons Learned From Hannah
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Mar 18, 2021 |
Homeschool Athletes: Playing the NCAA Game
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Mar 11, 2021 |
Ask Me Anything: Coffee & Conversation (Part 2)
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Mar 04, 2021 |
Ask Me Anything: Coffee & Conversation (Part 1)
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Feb 25, 2021 |
Mom Time: Vital for Survival
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Feb 18, 2021 |
To Teach or Not To Teach Shakespeare: 5 Simple Steps
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Feb 11, 2021 |
I 💕Heart Science
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Feb 04, 2021 |
Countdown to Valentine's Day: Devotions & Activities
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Jan 28, 2021 |
New Beginnings & Do Overs: Lessons From Naomi
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Jan 21, 2021 |
A Sabbath Year: A Year of Rest
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Jan 14, 2021 |
Ditch the Distance Learning in 2021
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Jan 07, 2021 |
20/20 Vision: Reflections on 2020
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Dec 31, 2020 |
Holiday Homeschooling: Part 2
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Dec 10, 2020 |
Holiday Homeschooling: Part 1
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Dec 03, 2020 |
ADVENTures: Preparing for Christmas
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Nov 27, 2020 |
Unicorns, Hamsters, & the Comparison Trap
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Nov 19, 2020 |
Guarding Hearts & Minds: One Dryer Sheet at a Time
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Nov 12, 2020 |
A Grateful Heart: Lessons From Joshua
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Nov 05, 2020 |
The Secret to Being A Great Teacher
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Oct 28, 2020 |
Let's Have a Hard Conversation
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Oct 22, 2020 |
Rest in the Lord: Take a Sabbath Week
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Oct 15, 2020 |
Living Counter Culture in a World Filled with Dangerous Undercurrents
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Oct 08, 2020 |
Bread Crumbs & Fish Heads: It is Enough!
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Sep 24, 2020 |
Epic Fails: What NOT Do While Homeschooling
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Sep 17, 2020 |
It's an Election Year: USA Activities for the Entire Family
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Sep 10, 2020 |
What Do You See? Lessons from Elisha, The Prophet
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Sep 03, 2020 |
Your ULTIMATE Job Description
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Aug 27, 2020 |
A Good Homeschooling Day
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Aug 20, 2020 |
Getting Organized: Simple Steps to a Successful Start
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Aug 13, 2020 |
Start the School Year Strong
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Aug 06, 2020 |
Just Breathe (and Take A Sip of Coffee)
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Jul 23, 2020 |
Simple Family Devotions & Lessons Learned from Gideon
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Jul 16, 2020 |
History Alive: Part 2
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Jul 09, 2020 |
History Alive: Part 1
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Jul 02, 2020 |
Writing Lessons: You Can Do It!
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Jun 25, 2020 |
Math Morning Time: Tame Those Math Tears and Fears
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Jun 18, 2020 |
The Enemy's Playbook: Lessons from Nehemiah (Part 1)
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Jun 11, 2020 |
The Enemy's Playbook: Lessons From Nehemiah (Part 2)
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Jun 11, 2020 |
Nature Studies: Get Your Feet Wet This Summer
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Jun 04, 2020 |
When God's Plans Don't Match Ours: Lessons from Jonah
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May 21, 2020 |
So You're Thinking of Homeschooling High School
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May 07, 2020 |
End the Year Strong (Part 1)
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May 03, 2020 |
End the Year Strong (Part 2)
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May 03, 2020 |
10 Essentials to Homeschooling: #9 (Silly Time) & #10 (Sabbath Time)
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Apr 29, 2020 |
10 Essentials To Homeschooling: #7 and #8 (Family Time & Friend Time)
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Apr 25, 2020 |
10 Essentials to Homeschooling: #6 (Play Time & Free Time)
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Apr 14, 2020 |
10 Essentials to Homeschooling: #5 (Morning Time)
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Apr 11, 2020 |
10 Essentials to Homeschooling: #4 Essential (Read Aloud Time)
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Apr 03, 2020 |
10 Essentials to Homeschooling: #3 (Outdoor Time)
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Mar 30, 2020 |
10 Essentials to Homeschooling: #2 Essential (Meal Time)
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Mar 23, 2020 |
10 Essentials of Homeschooling: #1 Essential (Bible Time)
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Mar 19, 2020 |