Dreams, Dirt & Grace- Business, Homeschooling, Simple Living & Parenting Hacks for Moms

It can be overwhelming to not just start Homeschooling your kids, but now you have to figure out which STYLE is best for your family?! In this episode you'll learn the BEST Homeschool Style that'll fit your family's unique needs.     -Kawai     Let's be Friends! -> https://www.instagram.com/kawai_ahquin Website -> http://www.homeschoolingentrepreneurmom.com

Here's my Weekly Planning Routine that I utilize to keep my family & myself productive during the week! You'll learn how to plan your week with ALL the tasks & events in your busy life... while still allowing for flexibility & spontaneity!   -Kawai     Let's be Friends! -> https://www.instagram.com/kawai_ahquin Website -> http://www.homeschoolingentrepreneurmom.com

Kid Entrepreneur Project that allows their imagination to go beyond!     (Day 1-2) Brainstorm Ideas for a Problem they can Solve (Day 3-5) Do Market Research (Day 6-7) Create a Business Name (Come up with a Few & Have the family Vote!) What does their business do & what problem will it solve? List of Products (Keep it Simple: 1-3) Would their business be brick & mortar or online? Who i...

Kid Entrepreneur Project that allows their imagination to go beyond the Box!     (Day 1-2) Brainstorm Ideas for a Problem they can Solve Invention of a New Product What is something that would make your life easier? video games, toys, chores, etc Making a Product/ Food to Sell that they love what is something that you like to do or eat Service that can be provided if someone did something for you...

Want a night off from dinner duty? Have the kids do it by creating Restaurant Nights!   Pick a theme/ name for the Restaurant Have them Prep & Create Ambiance : Menu, Decor, uniform, music, etc Give every kid a role & responsibilities: Host, Server, Cook Pick a date & enjoy the experience   -Kawai     Let's be Friends! -> https://www.instagram.com/kawai_ahquin Website -> http://w...

This Activity covers: Science, Math, Engineering, Arts/Crafts   Raw Eggs Recycled materials Connectors (tape, glue, string, stapler, etc)   Learn about the structure of the eggshell > https://www.pitara.com/science-for-kids/5ws-and-h/what-makes-the-egg-shell-so-strong/   Build Egg Protector: Talk about how "...spread out the force over time and redirect the impact of the force so that the egg itse...

This activity covers the Subjects of: History, Language Arts, Arts/ Crafts, Researching, Culture & of Course Family   Materials: Paper & Something to Write with (Pens, Color Pencils, Markers) Type it our & Print it Pictures of your family or have kids draw them Device to Zoom (book times with family for story time. BONUS: Record it!) Listen to Homeschool Our Way Podcast with Elan Page where I'm in...

200th Episode & 2 Year Anniversary!!!! That means I want to Double the Gifts!   Here's how YOU can get one of the 2 Gifts! (Amazon Gift card!) Leave a Raving Review on Apple Podcast Take a Screenshot of your Review & Share it to your IG Stories Tag me @Kawai_Ahquin on the Stories   Rules: One Review + Story Share = 1 Entry One Entry per Person Must Leave Review & Story Share between 6.30.23 - 7.7....

Are you trying to figure out what to do with your kids during the summer break? You want to fill it with learning, but not make it boring? Or you're becoming overwhelmed with catering to each individual kids needs?   In this episode you'll learn why it's important to continue your kid's learning through the summer. How you can focus on each child's learning needs in just 15 minutes a day! And YES,...

Are you starting to share your homeschool ways or your business ventures with others? You're excited and you share with your friends, your family and even on social media! Then one day you open up the comments section or your DMs and someone leaves a negative response.   This is an episode to help encourage you through the haters, trolls and negativity that may unfortunately enter your space.    ...

Are you worried that your kid will be asking to watch TV or their tablet while you homeschool? Are you trying to figure out HOW to successfully fit screen time into your homeschool? Here's how you can do it!   In this episode you'll learn that Managing screen time starts OUTSIDE of homeschool How to Strategically use Screen Time in your Homeschool for Success How to balance Screen Time & Homeschoo...

Definitely listen to this episode if you want to save you money AND get great homeschool books that you'll actually use!     Here's the tips (you can over buy if you don't do this): Make a list-  Kid name, Subject, Grade-level, Learning Style Check book for missing pages, written pages (i'll still buy if not too much) Ask yourself: How will it fit into your life, homeschool, daily schedule? -Kawai...

If you're noticing that your finances are always in catch up mode, it may be your mom guilt and it probably is around big event like birthdays, holidays and celebrations.   In this episode you'll learn how you can still create Great memories, while not breaking the bank.   Here's another episode that can help you too! EP 150: Power Tip: How to Celebrate Birthdays for Big Families without Breaking...

Instead of creating Stress, Worry, Self-Doubt, Anxiety around Testing... BUILD a Solid Test Taking Foundation by Creating a Testing Environment that's Relaxed, Build Confidence and doesn't have unwanted Expectations.   Resources: HSLDA: https://hslda.org/   Washington Homeschool Info: https://washhomeschool.org/     -Kawai     Let's be Friends! -> https://www.instagram.com/kawai_ahquin Website ->...

Yes, I send one of my kids to preschool even though I Homeschool the rest. WHY? Ultimately it's because we realized it was the BEST thing for her. But in this episode, I'll go through the reasons why we do it & the benefits we seen from sending our kids to preschool.       -Kawai     Let's be Friends! -> https://www.instagram.com/kawai_ahquin Website -> http://www.homeschoolingentrepreneurmom.com

Do you walk into your kid's room after they said they cleaned it and can barely take a step without stepping on 5 things?!   A few years ago it was like that for us, until we implemented a simple system to keep the clutter away. And when the clutter starts to creep back, this system is designed for you to catch it and take care of it before it becomes overwhelming.   -Kawai     Let's be Friends! -...

In Part 2 of this Series, we'll go over over: How did you get comfortable with sharing your story How you can get started with sharing & work through that messy phase   PS: I'd love for you to Share your Story with me on IG! https://www.instagram.com/kawai_ahquin     -Kawai     Website -> http://www.homeschoolingentrepreneurmom.com

Today we'll talk about: How I started sharing my story Why it's important to share your story Difficult times I shared my story & how I overcame it   Stay tuned for Part 2 on Friday: How did you get comfortable with sharing your story Advice for others- struggling   -Kawai     Let's be Friends! -> https://www.instagram.com/kawai_ahquin Website -> http://www.homeschoolingentrepreneurmom.com

After being with my hubby longer than living without him... I've learned that there are many lessons and Power Tips we've learned together that can help you with your relationship, Homeschool, Business and Mom Life...   My hope is that one of these can help ignite or re-ignite that spark in your relationship   -Kawai     Let's be Friends! -> https://www.instagram.com/kawai_ahquin Website -> http:/...

If you think that you don't have time to Homeschool, your day is too full already or you think that Homeschooling is going to take 6-7 hours during the day... then this episode will help you see that Homeschooling will be less than half that time!   -Kawai     Let's be Friends! -> https://www.instagram.com/kawai_ahquin Website -> http://www.homeschoolingentrepreneurmom.com

Do you feel a calling to homeschool your child because you know it would benefit their learning, their character or their wellbeing? But you have a job, a business or just a hectic schedule and you can't figure out where Homeschool will fit into you life.... this episode is for you. We started homeschooling when I worker 2-3/ 12 hour night shifts per week, while teaching online financial classes a...

Ok, let's be real! Our "Normal" homeschool day has changed over the years. > It started with having a strict schedule and Curriculum for each subject. >Then evolved into simplifying our Curriculum to Books for the main subjects and learning how to leverage other courses & classes to help me teach. > Now I learned to integrate homeschool into our lifestyle.   So here's my tips to help you envision...

My 39th birthday is coming up & as I reflect upon my 20s & 30s, I had a moment where I felt ashamed of doing so much in my life, having so many interests, wanting to try a "new thing". I've been told, "Why can't you just stick to something for 30 years?"... OR "You're doing something NEW again?" I had my own moment of self-doubt and shaming myself. Until I flipped the script to: "I love how I'm ab...

Hawaiian History was what I was raised in, with a Sprinkle of US History in High school Now as a Homeschooler,- especially moving to the Mainland, I realized that what's more important at this point (elementary) is learning about THEIR Culture, Ethnicity and the History of their Ancestors.   Here's How you Can Start with your own Kids.   -Kawai     Let's be Friends! -> https://www.instagram.com/ka...

In this episode you'll learn: The Best Age you should start taking your kids to Travel with you How you can start to integrate traveling into your Busy Life Types of Activities you can do NOW with your Kids Baby Steps to Traveling with your family Practical Tips when Traveling Near & Far with your Family   Get Your FREE Gift from Anna! 7 Secrets to More Rejuvenating Travel  https://seekwildtravel....