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Hey Reader, Most moms think choosing a Word of the Year is supposed to be magical. A single word falls from the sky. Choirs sing. Suddenly everything makes sense. But honestly, it is a process. A gentle one. A meaningful one. And absolutely worth walking through with intention. I teach a six-step method in the workshop. It helps you slow down, notice patterns, reflect, wait, listen, and then choose the word that fits your family best. Moms tell me all the time that the process helped them see...

Hey Reader, Choosing a Word of the Year is not a cute Pinterest activity. It is a tool that brings your whole home into alignment. Instead of feeling pulled in fifty directions.Instead of making choices on the fly.Instead of second-guessing yourself. Your word becomes your gentle compass. If your word is balance, you start noticing where your days feel too heavy or too rushed. If your word is courage, you begin encouraging your kids to try new things with bravery. If your word is connect, you...

Hey Reader, As the new year creeps closer, many homeschool moms try to overhaul everything at once. New routines. New curriculum. New systems. New charts. But what if your year only needed one shift. One little word that supports you, encourages you, and quietly brings focus to everything you’re already doing. That is why a Word of the Year can be so powerful for your homeschool. It works like a mini homeschool vision. It helps you filter decisions, set meaningful goals, and remember what...

Hey Reader, November is one of my favorite months to pause, breathe, and realign before the holiday whirlwind begins. It’s the perfect time to slow our homeschool rhythm and rediscover peace through simple rituals and reflections. To celebrate that, I’ve joined some of my favorite homeschool creators for a November Freebie Swap! Inside, you’ll find: 🌿 Encouraging printables 📚 Hands-on learning activities 💛 Mindset + planning support for moms Choose what resonates and leave the rest: FUN...

Hey Reader, We’ve spent the past week exploring ways to help our kids stay curious through hands-on learning, movement, choice, and connection. However, there’s one more ingredient that often gets overlooked, one that fuels every other strategy we’ve discussed: gratitude. Gratitude doesn’t just make us feel good; it helps us see differently. When we pause to notice the small wins, a child’s laughter during a lesson, a creative question, or a quiet moment that actually works, we begin to shift...

Today's SPECIAL EDITION is from one of my favorite homeschool friends, Sarah McCubbin of PallasCenter.com. She’s put together a thoughtful Veteran’s Day: Then and Now Unit Study that helps families go beyond parades and poppies to truly understand the heart of this holiday: sacrifice, service, and peace. Scroll down for all the details from Sarah herself, and don’t miss the free coloring pages for your younger learners. Hi there, I’m Sarah McCubbin—mom of 9, in my 18th year of homeschooling,...

Hey Reader, Here’s something I learned after years in the classroom and at the kitchen table: kids crave ownership, just like we do. When kids feel like learning is something being done with them instead of to them, their motivation skyrockets. Read that again... When kids feel like learning is something being done with them instead of to them, their motivation skyrockets. But here’s the catch: if we simply ask, “So…what do you want to do today?” We get one of two responses: 🌀 Blank stares 🤪...

Hey Reader, For the past 11 years, my friend and mentor, Kerry Beck, has hosted 30 Days of Thanksgiving with a 30-Day Gratitude Challenge for Families. It's completely free to participate - and runs from November 1 (yesterday) through November 30th. Who couldn't use a little help getting their kids to be thankful? Help change their focus? You can enter the Gratitude Challenge right here. When you sign up for the challenge, Kerry will send you printable calendars to use with your family. Print...

Hey Reader, I want to thank you for sticking with me over the last 2 weeks. The Busy Bees Holiday Hub is a special place, and I love sharing about it. Over the next few days, I have some great *gifts* for you. They are gifts from fellow homeschoolers, from others who serve moms (and kids), and just some fantastic things I think will help you enjoy the remaining months of 2025. The holidays are meant to be fun, full of sparkle, creativity, and cozy moments that make you smile. But let’s be...