Homeschool with Moxie
Do you regularly engage in professional development as a homeschool mom? If you don’t, why not? Is it because you see yourself as “just a homeschool mom?” Maybe you don’t feel that professional. You might not get dressed up for work each day like when you had a “real” job, but let’s not let that self-defeating frame of mind… Read More
Here’s some tough love. Some of you are doing all. the. things. And you’re driving yourself crazy in the process. Let’s get real. Today let’s look at 6 ways you’re making homeschooling harder than it needs to be. When I first started homeschooling, I was only a few years out of being a classroom teacher in the public school. I… Read More
What mom doesn’t adore the hand scribbled love note from her small child? Or the craft with the hand prints? They are all so special and hold a place in our hearts. But if you need some updated inspiration for that special mom in your life, I’ve curated this round-up of gifts for homeschool moms from Etsy. Go ahead and… Read More
My dishwasher gets unloaded and loaded every day. The laundry in my house is always done on schedule. The trashcans are emptied and the floor is vacuumed three times a week. Fairy godmother? Nope – chore system! (This post contains affiliate links, which means at no extra cost to you, I may receive a commission if you make a purchase… Read More
Do you have a wood tray that could use a good upcycle? Here’s a quick project for you. (Hint: This could also make a unique teacher gift!) I had a sad little unstained wood tray sitting around my craft room. What should I do with it? Then I spied my collection of colorful yardsticks that I’ve picked up at thrift… Read More
There’s an unspoken rule in the schooling world that the more written work a student produces, the more he has learned. I just don’t agree. Granted, kids in a traditional public school setting might have reams of completed worksheets. When a teacher sits down with parents for a conference, they need evidence of “learning” and work that has been completed… Read More
Homeschooling a 10th grader? Want some curriculum inspiration? Come peek inside our homeschool to see what we’re using in high school next year. Pssst…. this post was written in 2018. Now that we’ve homeschooled 10th grade three more times, here’s what we’re using for 10th grade homeschool in 2023. This post uses affiliate links. They don’t cost you a thing… Read More
Colorless, average, and boring. Don’t let this describe your front door! You need a colorful wreath to upgrade that door. I’ve got you covered. Anyone can make this simple floral felt wreath. It adds just the right pop of happy color on your door, while also adding great texture. I want to show you how you can make your own… Read More
If you’ve been homeschooling for any length of time, you will probably agree that balancing housework and homeschool is one of your main frustrations. Our children are home with us all day long. That means more dishes, more laundry, more craft projects. I probably pick up a dozen pencils off the floor each day. Can you relate? What is the… Read More
Are you a homeschool mom with a love of crafting, or thrifting, or printable creation? Would you like a way to make an income on the side while working from home and still homeschooling? Here’s how to sell on Etsy while homeschooling. I have been selling on Etsy since 2012, and I was able to earn $11K from my shop… Read More
