Raising Arrows - Large Family Homeschool Life
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Raising Arrows - Large Family Homeschool Life
Large family homemaking and homeschooling encouragement and tips from a mom of 10!
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Creating a Homeschool Transcript
Take the mystery out of making a high school transcript for your homeschooler!
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3 Reasons Planners Don't Work
Have planners never worked for you? Wish you could figure out a way to make them work or at least get your life organized? This podcast is for you!
Connecting Eden & Heaven in Your Homemaking
Do you long for perfection in your homemaking? Do you efforts never seem good enough? It's time we look to the Bible for the truth about this longin...
Messy Mommies
Are you a messy mommy? I certainly qualified for that title for many years. This podcast dives into how I turned that homemaking ship around!
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Homeschooling High School with Babies and Toddlers Underfoot
Homeschooling the high school years feels like serious business that should have your undivided attention, but what if you have a lot of little ones i...
Testing Your Child's Knowledge Without Tests
Traditional testing is not the best way to discern what your child has learned. In this episode we'll talk about other (and better!) ways to find out...
When a Season Comes to an End
For many years, I lived in the season of toddlers and babies. How do you navigate the end of the season when it's all you've ever known?
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Finding Freedom in Your Homeschool
How to truly make your homeschooling journey your very own experience alongside your unique family.
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I Almost Gave Up Blogging
As I prepared for my husband to return from a year long deployment, I began to contemplate the future of the blog and podcast...
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Autumn Homemaking
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!
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Large Family House Sizes & Layouts
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...
Creating a Kitchen Workflow
How to make your kitchen work efficiently and effectively while you homeschool!
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Make Your Kids Go Outside!
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 yo...
How to Have a Flexible Homeschool Year
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 pl...
I'm Not Ready to Start the Homeschool Year!
Not every homeschool mom is excited to start the new school year. Here's what to do if YOU are that mom!
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Homeschool Planning Inspiration
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, an...
How Giving Each Child a "Special Night" Has Become a Beloved Family Tradition
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...
Mom Breaks Versus Mom Escapes
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.
Screen Time Rules When You Have Multiple Ages
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 d...
Homeschool Organization in Small Spaces
Simple organizational ideas for homeschooling in small spaces using what you already own!
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Spending Time with Your Teens
A plethora of ideas to help you spend quality time with your teenagers as they move from childhood into adulthood.
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14 Ways to Make Your Marriage a Priority
Don't let your marriage slip through the cracks of your homeschooling day!
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Mothering Sons into Adulthood
The relationship between a mother and her son is special, but it also changes as he moves from being a little boy, to being a teenager, to being a man...
How to Keep the House Clean with A Lot of Kids
Tactics for keeping the house clean with a bunch of kids underfoot!
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Changing How We See Sundays
Are your Sundays anything but restful? Are you tired of trying to get Sundays "right?" When you have a lot of kids, Sundays can be hard - getting ev...
Challenges of Homeschooling Multiple Ages
Homeschooling a lot of different ages and stages presents a unique set of circumstances and challenges. In today's podcast, we'll walk through severa...
Balancing Homeschooling and Homemaking
How do you find time to clean the house while you homeschool? In this podcast, we'll talk about keeping up with the housework and schoolwork using sim...
Living the Liturgical Year as a Protestant Family
How to use the Christian Church Year to focus your heart and mind on Christ as year long!
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Losing the Baby Weight
My personal journey of losing and gaining and losing again throughout 20 years of multiple pregnancies.
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How to Adjust Homeschool Methods for a Large Family
Your favorite homeschooling method may not fit your large family, but a few small adjustments can work wonders! In this episode, Amy shares how to tw...
How to Find Time to Clean as a Homeschool Mom
Homeschool moms have a lot to do in a day, including trying to keep the house clean! WHEN do you find the time to clean? Let's talk about what works b...
Helping Children Grieve
Practical tips to help you help your children walk through the grief of losing a loved one, even when you are also grieving.
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Why I'm Not a Minimalist
A listener asked my thoughts on minimalism as a large family mom. This is my candid answer as well as a fresh perspective on "stuff."
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Tips for Teaching Your Child to Read
If you are teaching a child to read this year, you'll need these great ideas for getting the job accomplished!
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How to Include Toddlers in Your Homeschool
Instead of just trying to keep your toddler out of your hair during homeschool hours, what if you tried including them in the homeschool lessons?! Her...
Homeschooling Boys Who Can't Sit Still
Worried about homeschooling a child who can't sit still? This podcast is for you!
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How to Turn Your Vacation into an EDUcation
This summer make your vacation (no matter where you go!) an educational experience that doesn't feel like school and doesn't require lesson plans!
Teaching the Bible (when you're still learning)
How do you teach the Bible in your homeschool when you feel like you're still a baby Christian? This podcast is full of resources and ideas to encour...
Preparing to Homeschool with a Newborn
Homeschooling with a new baby can be challenging, but it isn't impossible! This podcast will give you practical ideas for surviving and thriving whil...
A Day in the Life of a Large Family Homeschooling Mom
In this episode:
Get a glimpse into a day in my large family homeschool life!
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