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Some days feels like chaos as a working at home mom. Even to the point of researching private school tuition and wondering if you should get an office job.   Mom, if you’re juggling work, homeschool, family, and everything in between, then grab your coffee (you need that to conquer the world), let’s tame the chaos, and create a plan for working at home mom . Show notes and links: https://lifeunbox...

The plans will go off the rails, so you need strategic planning to make a new plan.  Planning Strategies Part 1: https://youtu.be/zdYsGsfoU3Q   Show notes and links: https://lifeunboxed.blog/strategic-planning/   Create Routines that Work for You: https://payhip.com/b/xmP9D   Grab your guide today! The Momtrepreneur's Guide to Homeschool Curriculum: https://lifeunboxed.blog/homeschool-curricu...

I am a homeschool mom of 6, running two businesses, and I am a self-proclaimed productivity guru. With this much going on all the time, it requires planning strategies.  I've been homeschooling and working from home for over 10 years now. I've homeschooled every single grade, most of them two or three times. In all my years, I've come to appreciate how necessary it is to have planni...

Working moms from home, do you feel like the to do list is never ending. You finally get to check a project off this list, just to add three more to it. It can feel overwhelming and never ending.   What is the secret to mastering time management for working moms from home ? Show notes and links: https://lifeunboxed.blog/working-moms-from-home/   Find your tribe. Join the online community: Rebel Mo...

Have you been a highly motivated person, and then suddenly your motivation is gone?  What do you do when motivation is suddenly gone?  Yes, it can happen. And it is something that I do not like. I’ve been struggling with a lack of motivation for some time now. I haven’t diagnosed it, yet. But going from a highly motivated person to almost zero motivation has been a serious struggle, and, honestly,...

Let’s talk about the thing we don’t want to talk about, staying fit working from home. There is enough on your plate. Staying fit or getting in shape is usually the last on your to do list. Even when you have the convenience of work out routines at home, it still seems like an impossible task.  Show notes and links: https://lifeunboxed.blog/part-time-work-from-home-job-part-2-start-a-virtual-assis...

I know. You are already a busy mom, so adding one more thing to your plate seems ridiculously impossible. But your physical and mental health are your greatest assets and you can't ignore them.  Finding the time to exercise feels impossible for busy mom. We all know that we need to do it. Sitting is the new smoking has been said for years now. But how do you actually do it between running bus...

I know it silly that I cried over groceries, in hindsight. At the time, it seemed like a perfectly natural response because sometimes moms just have a no good very bad day. Have you ever had those times when the pressure gets to you, and you finally break over the smallest thing? If we are honest with ourselves the answer is probably yes. It was a difficult week. Nothing seemed to be going right f...

Mom burnout is real, and when it hits it can suck your motivation dry. But you can overcome it.   I know when you are in the middle of mom burnout it feels like it will never end. It is the worst stuck feeling in the world. And it can feel like you were suddenly hit with a ton of bricks.  For me, mom burnout shows up as a lack of motivation for whatever task needs to be accomplished. I am just kin...

Following your dream sounds nice. It is a piece of advice we like to offer to recent graduates, and we like to think we are following it. But is following your dream really good advice?  We have an unrealistic expectation. If we just follow our dreams, we find what we are looking for. We have to pursue our dreams no matter the cost. This is idea is so wrong because it usually leads to debt (massiv...

Work life balance is a myth, but work-life integration is a possibility.  There are certain phrases that catch on quick, everyone starts repeating them and they are all over social media. Work life balance is one of those phrases. Everybody is saying, but no one is actually doing it.  Or knows how to do it. Maybe it is time to try work-life integration because balance is a myth.  Balance sounds am...

Balance work and life, this is the unicorn we are always chasing. While there aren’t any perfect solutions, we can work towards better days.   It is frustrating trying to balance work and life , especially for a work from home and homeschool mom. We have our work from home mom jobs, teaching our kids something, and just regular mom life things. It is a lot.  Show notes and links: https://lifeunbox...

Are you tired before the day even starts? You wake up at four in the morning with your to do list marching around in your head. It might be time for a mental-load detox.  The mental-load is exhausting because it is not just about what you do. It is about everything you are constantly remembering, planning, anticipating, and carrying before the day has even fully started.  Before your feet hit the...

Dual enrollment. I actually have a lot to say about it. At this point, my oldest son finished his associates degree, and my next two teens are about to start their second year. So I wanted to give an update on our experience with dual enrollment .  Between the three of them, they’ve attended six different colleges. So where do I start with sharing our experience with dual enrollment.  This post is...

Homeschool all in one curriculums are a work from home mom’s secret weapon. But they get a bad rap in the homeschool world.  If you want to streamline your education journey, save time, and still tailor education for your kids. Then let’s dive into the ultimate guide to homeschool all in one curriculum.   There are so many homeschool curriculum options out there. It is hard to know where to start....

Do you dread the thought of teaching art for homeschool? Are you feeling like you aren’t creative enough or you don’t have the skill? You can add art to your homeschool, even if you aren’t an artist. We are homeschool moms, so we are supposed to be amazing at teaching our kids and giving them experiences. All while working from home. You’re a super mom.  Let’s face it. There are certain subjects t...

It is hard not to have two incomes. Yes, you can be really frugal, but it helps to have that second income coming it. Work from home mom jobs expanded in the last few years, making it possible to make money from home and homeschool.  While there are many work from home mom jobs , there are also several scams. Or things that you end up spending way too much time on for very little return. Show note...

Are you a rebel mom? You know a mom who breaks all the rules. Forges her own path and defines success on her own terms.   If you are, then this is the place for you. If you want to be a rebel mom , and decide how you want to work and school. This this is for you too. Show notes and links: https://lifeunboxed.blog/rebel-mom/   Grab your guide today! The Momtrepreneur's Guide to Homeschool Curr...

What does success look like for you? We have so many people defining how to be successful that we need to pause and define it for ourselves.  How to be successful. Is it defined, in your mind, by a bigger house, a bigger car, and a bigger bank account? This is how traditional success is typically defined. But for the work from home and homeschool mom, how to be successful looks completely differen...

What does failing forward mean? Failing forward is one of those phrases we hear all the time. But, at this point, it has reached the status of losing its meaning.  This is one of those statements that is at the top of all the mindset guru's lists. But what does failing forward mean? Is it really possible to always fail forward. Is failure always a bad thing? Show notes and links: https://life...

Can you actually work from home for mom and homeschool six kids? How is that even possible? Won’t everyone demand your attention at the same time—kids, clients, curriculum, laundry, and the random crisis of the day? Is it truly possible to build a business and homeschool without completely losing your mind?  Work from home for mom brings up a lot of questions and doubts. However, here’s what I’ve...

One question I see asked a lot from homeschool moms is how do I create motivated learners?   This is one of the biggest struggles in homeschool. Or at least it can feel like it. I confess, I’ve never struggled with motivating my kids to learn. And I am going to let you in on the secret sauce. This post is all about creating motivated learners .   So let’s talk about how to create motivated learner...

You can homeschool, work, and eat in as small space. It just takes a little imagination to organize a small space.  Your home is both a living space and a learning space, the line between chaos and calm gets blurry really fast. Whether you have a dedicated homeschool room or you are making magic happen in the corner of your kitchen, you can absolutely create a space that works. You can organize a...

Mom, we are the unicorns in the homeschool world, or maybe not so much anymore. But it can feel like no one else knows what our homeschool day is like.   The key to a successful homeschool day is to plan in such a way that you can set your day on autopilot, and it doesn't require too much intervention from you. Yes, it is possible.   Show notes and links: https://lifeunboxed.blog/homeschool-d...

Homeschool math curriculums can cause you to question all of your life choices. Or at least questions your ability to homeschool well.   Whether you are a math genius or feeling like you are just scrapping by let’s talk homeschool math curriculums . I confess this is not my favorite subject, especially as I get into the older grades and I can’t remember anything. But math is necessary, and so we n...