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With Christmas almost here, it's time to start thinking about goals for the new year. This can be such a great time to reflect back on the passing year and pinpoint all the areas of life to be thankful for as well as the areas that need a little work too. It's not very effective to just say: I want to have a better morning routine. To set effective goals, we need to look at the smaller, actionable...

Join Alicia as she shares thoughtful, useable gifts that will create memories for the kids who don't need a thing! No one needs another junky plastic toy, right!? These ideas will help you finish your shopping list and give your kids something they'll appreciate longer than a fleeting moment of unwrapping the paper. Enjoy! Links from the Episode:  CTC MATH KiwiCo Crates Magazines: Nature Friends,...

In today's episode, Alicia covers homeschooling high school and why she things you should go for it! She touches on transcripts, planning the high school years, dual enrollment, co-ops and tons more.  If you're looking for more info on homeschooling high school here are some links:  CTC Math High School Homeschool Planning Pack New Curriculum Picks for 11th Grade Homeschool Curriculum Picks for 12...

In this episdoe, Alicia is sharing ways to  actually  simplify the Christmas season so you can actually enjoy it with your people. Easy, practical tips you can implement right away.  In this episode:  No Sweat Nature Study Classes CTCMath Get the Learning Well Journal Christmas Edition Learning Well Journal Back Issues Subscribe to magazine Get Back issues of magazine Get LW Planner  

In this episode, we're talking about beauty. What is it? Is it relative? And why should we care about it?  Get Learning Well Journal here!

If you have felt a little stressed lately, this episode is for you. Getting outside can give us the endorphins to lift stress, clear our heads, and make us breathe a little deeper. In this episode we're talking about finding peace with the beauty of nature--beauty is the theme of the winter issue of Learning Well Journal!  Links from the episode:  Alicia's Lesson Planner Learning Well Journal Get...

It's always been important to me that my family views our home as a haven. When they walk in I want the smell, the feeling, the state of things to feel cozy and safe and like--home. I've never thought to achieve that that it meant having a massive home or spending a ton of money. I've actually found that many things that are inexpensive or free make our homes feel the most beautiful. Today I'm sha...

Have you been building a home library for your family? If so, what are the criteria for actually making the purchase of a book to add to it? What constitutes as a beautiful book? That's the topic we're discussing today. My friend Katie Klein wrote about this topic in the winter issue of Learning Well Journal--coming soon! In today's episode, I'm sharing how I've built our home library and tips on...

Today, let's talk about the start of our homeschool year. How is it feeling to be back to homeschool? Has it been a rough start to the year? Does it feel like the routine has clicked into place yet? If not, how can we course correct and have a great year? We're going to get into all of that today!  Links from the episode:  Nicole the Math Lady Alicia's Lesson Planner Learning Well Journal Get back...

Welcome to season 5! Today on the podcast, Annie and Alicia are flipping through the brand new fall issue of Learning Well Journal. They're highlighting some of the articles in the gorgeous new issue and hitting on topics like: school choice, creating a homeschool mission statement, getting back to our roots in homeschooling, and much much more! Subscribe to Learning Well Journal now to receive th...

Today Annie and Alicia are sharing their new homeschool curriculum picks for the coming homeschool year. This is part two from their convo last week. In this episode, they are covering what they're using for history, science, and all other subjects. Get the links to all the curriculum HERE. Sponsor for this episode:  Check out CTCMATH! Subscribe to Learning Well Journal   Get back issues to the ma...

Today Annie and Alicia are sharing their new homeschool curriculum picks for the coming homeschool year. This will be a two part series. In this episode, they are covering what they're using for Bible, math, and laguage arts.  Get the links to all the curriculum HERE. Sponsor for this episode: Check out CTCMATH! Subscribe to Learning Well Journal   Get back issues to the magazine Learning Well Blo...

In this episode, Annie and Alicia are talking about very practical ways to simplify your homeschool. Enjoy!  Subscribe to magazine Get Back issues of magazine Get LW Planner

In this episode, we're getting ready for summer. Here are Annie and Alicia's BEST tips for the BEST summer!   Subscribe to magazine Get Back issues of magazine Get LW Planner Books for a better homeschool next year:  For the Children's Sake For the Family's Sake Better Late Than Early A Charlotte Mason Education series  IG Reel with homeschool book ideas Another IG Reel with homeschool book ideas...

Welcome to season 4! Today on the podcast, Annie and Alicia are flipping through the brand new summer issue of Learning Well Journal. They're highlighting some of the articles in the gorgeous new issue and hitting on topics like: what patience looks like on an everyday basis for a homeschool mom, why we should be simplifying our homeschools, doing math in the kitchen, and more!  Subscribe to Learn...

Today, Annie and I are discussing our favorite last day of the homeschool year traditions. We might be getting a little emotional about it too. We're sharing about some of our favorite moments around the table with our kids and some of our best tips for creating traditions with your families.  HELPFUL LINKS FROM THE VIDEO: Shop for back issues of Learning Well Journal Ideas for creating your own S...

Today we're joined by our friend, Jessi Bridges to talk about teaching Shakespeare in our homeschools. Jessi wrote a fantastic article on Shakespeare in the spring issue of Learning Well Journal and in this episode, we're breaking it all down. Jessi shares about why we should read Shakespeare, and great outline of lesson plans, books to read, and more! This episode was so inspiring. Enjoy! EB Nesb...

Today, Annie and I covering everything on our Currently Lists--what we're currently reading, eating for lunch, what we're working on and more! Tell me in the comments what's on your Currently List too!  Subscribe to Learning Well Journal   Get back issues to the magazine Learning Well Blog Learning Well on IG Alicia on IG Annie on IG

Today, we're are discussing how their homeschool year has been--the good and the bad. We're also sharing our top three curriculum pieces from this year. So many great resources here! We end the episode with some discussion on church and hard times too. Links from the episode: Get back issues of Learning Well Journal Watch Alicia's full list of favorites from this year Compass Classroom Brit and Wo...

If you're a millenial, it's pretty likely that you were strongly encouraged to get a four-year college degree. Probably the trades, or any non-college options, were not encouraged at all. After a generation like this, we now have overwhelming student debt  and  a major shortage of tradesmen. What is the solution? Should we discourage our kids from going to college? Annie and Alicia are discussing...

Today Annie and Alicia are talking about WOMEN and the role they play in families, in society and basing this conversation around the theme of the spring issue of Learning Well Journal, which comes from Proverbs 14:1. That verse says: "a wise woman builds her home, but folly with her own hands tears it down."  They'll cover common sins that women struggle with and then practical ways to also build...

Welcome to season 3! Today on the podcast, Annie and Alicia are flipping through the hot-off-the-press, issue ten of Learning Well Journal. They're highlighting some of the articles in the gorgeous new issue and hitting on topics like: laying the foundation for teens to have lasting faith, setting up a nature table in your home, and why a Christian's garden should be the most beautiful garden arou...

Today on Learning Well Podcast Annie and Alicia are discussing stress in motherhood. They speak to worry taking over our thoughts and what we could and should do instead. They then go into very practical ways to mitigate stress in our roles as mothers by getting good systems in place. Something for everyone in this one! Enjoy! Subscribe to Learning Well Journal   Get back issues to the magazine Le...

LW Podcast is back after a nice Christmas break! Yay! Today Annie and Alicia are talking about wrapping up a year of memories and taking account of the good things before racing on to the next thing. They are highlighting some of the best moments and articles and memories from Learning Well Journal and they're sharing what they're reading too in the new year.    Subscribe to Learning Well Journal...

Today Annie and Alicia are sharing their very favorite Christmas picture books. These books have stood the test of time in their homes and they think they might do the same for your family.  Get the full list of our favorite Christmas picture books Sign up for the November Savoring Simple Joys Challenge Learning Well Journal CHRISTMAS Edition   Subscribe to Learning Well Journal   Learning Well Bl...