Learning Well

Today we are continuing to puruse the pages of the winter issue of Learning Well Journal and expand upon topics covered in that issue and Annie and Alicia are discussing the art of written correspondence. We're reading an old letter from a WWII soldier written to his wife the day after D-Day and talking about how writing things down is so important. We share some practical tips, some stories, and...

Today, Annie and Alicia are discussing the theme for winter: PEACE. We could all use a little of that right? Peace is the theme for the winter season of Learning Well Journal and of the podcast too. They're talking about practical ways to cultivate more peace in your home and in your family life. Also, they're discussing the brand new issue of Learning Well Journal and their favorite articles, bot...

My daughter, Sophia, and I sit down for a look at what it's like to be a kid that's homeschooling through high school. We talk about what her day in the life is like, what courses she's currently taking, what she's reading, what her post high school plans are, teens and social media and tons more! I think you're going to love this fun conversation. Links from the episode:  Our high school curricul...

Today on LW Podcast, Annie and Alicia discuss a brand new, very special edition of Learning Well Journal: the Christmas Edition based around HOPE and Romans 15:13. They share some of the stories behind creating this issue, how vintage Christmas cookies are where it's at, and why we should focus on the hope and peace we have right now. They also share about what they're preparing for now, how being...

How we should think about the legacy of marriage. Anniversaries of marriage and sobriety. Serious things we're considering and very unserious things we're considering. What to do when it feels like the weight of the world is on our shoulders and what to do with all those apples. Today Annie and Alicia are having a 'currently' conversation. They're sharing all the things they're currently consideri...

Today on the podcast, Alicia and Annie share why they started homeschooling 16 and 7 years ago...yes, because it was really cold outside, plus many more reasons. They talk about some of the red flags they saw in the school system and how one of them had to exercise some submission in marriage for a time. They also dive into some of their favorite things to listen to, pop culture, and and real look...

Do you love homeschool mornings? In this episode, Annie and Alicia are sharing a rundown of all the things they use in their morning meetings with their kids. Annie has all elementary kids and Alicia has teens and elementary kids, so no matter the age of  your  kids, you'll find some fun and purposeful ideas in this episode.  Find the links and details to the resources they talk about in this epis...

In this episode we share some of our very favorite homeschool tools–the things we can't live without, and a few things we could, but definitely don't want to. Join us as we get excited about the upcoming homeschool year! Learning Well Journal:  https://www.aliciahutchinson.com/magazine/ Learning Well Blog:  https://www.aliciahutchinson.com/blog/ Learning Well on IG:  https://www.instagram.com/lear...

We're kicking off the fall season of the podcast  and  Learning Well Journal and the theme for the season is: enthusiasm!  We're basing this season around 1 Peter 3:13. Today Alicia and Annie are discussing the character trait of being enthusiastic about life opposed to being a big Debbie Downer, or apathetic if your name happens to be Debbie. They talk about how they can teeter towards apathy and...

Hello, friend!! We're back!! Remember when Alicia went on a podcast break in December of 2019? Well it was a long break, but she's back! And this time she's got her friend and editor, Annie, as her co-host. In this short re-entry episode, they'll lay out what hopes and goals are for this podcast and what it will look like for this season. Join in every other week as Annie and Alicia offer a beauti...

Christmas can be crazy! We could all do with a few tried-and-true Christmas hacks, right? These are things I have been doing in our home from almost the beginning and they have saved me time and time again. SO many times I will find this notes-to-self and want to give myself a little pat on the back for that gift to my future self!   These Christmas hacks are simple, very doable and you'll want to...

It is so hard to find gifts for kids who have everything! With the holidays upon us, once again, I wonder what to get for my kids–that's right–those gifts for kids who have everything. This can be so tough! Last year, I asked my kids what they wanted for Christmas and the most I got for an answer was a glazed-over set of eyes–they had no idea because they didn't need a thing! We've done the Christ...

Setting a Christmas budget and getting all the gifts purchased can be the most stressful part of the whole holiday.  Today on the podcast, I'm continuing a four-week series of Christmas Q+A's! This week, I'm answering all your questions about the Christmas budget, gift buying for grandparents, and more. Head here for all the details and show notes: https://www.aliciahutchinson.com/christmas-budget...

The holidays are coming and that means family gatherings and that  could  mean sitting around awkwardly making small talk. But it doesn't have to! This week on the podcast, I've rounded up a TON of family board games and card games that your entire family will LOVE! These family board games are just for littles, but they will include everyone in the family–even teens that don't like anything and g...

We all want to make Advent a special time in our homes. We all want Christmas traditions that all our kids remember and enjoy. And of course, we all want the secret to staying sane this holiday season! Today on the podcast, I'm kicking off a four-week series of Christmas Q+A's and I cannot wait for it! For the first week, I'm sharing all about our Advent resources and favorite traditions in our ho...

Do your favorite cookbooks inspire you to cook more? They totally do that for me! When I'm standing in a friend's kitchen, I usually find my eyes going to their cookbook shelf, pulling a few off and seeing what's inside. A great cookbook can inspire me to use different ingredients, plan better menus for my family and try new things. But we can definitely get stuck in a cooking rut. A new cookbook...

Christmas brings so much joy and activity--but what happens when that joy gives way to stress and overwhelm. The season is much too short to spend it stressed out. This year, let's have a more peaceful holiday. We've gone too far sometimes and loaded our holiday plates too full. We need to prioritize the Christmas season and decide what's most important before the season gets away and leaves us in...

Feeding a large family, homeschooling a wide variety of ages, scheduling work time and more…. Every week on the podcast, I'm releasing a bonus Q+A episode full of your questions. I've seen other podcasters do this and I love listening in to the random questions that come in. This week, we're talking feeding a large family without feeling like you're drowning, homeschooling all the ages, scheduling...

Christmas brings so many things for our brains to hold; gift lists, checklists, addresses, recipes, dates to remember and so much more. Post-It notes are not going to cut if for this occasion. We need a place we can hold everything in one place. Are you like me on this? You see the PERFECT gift idea for that hard-to-buy-for person on Instagram or read a great  gift list post , then your kid needs...

Meal planning, delegating, homeschooling high school and everything in between...Every week on the podcast, I'm releasing a bonus Q+A episode full of your questions. I've seen other podcasters do this and I love listening in to the random questions that come in. This week, we're talking about meal planning, saying yes and saying no, skincare and makeup, and lots more! 1. [1:14] Meal Planning...wha...

We recently had the dreamiest family vacation. We traveled to Germany and Austria. You can read about how  we budgeted  and  planned too.  The most unexpected thing that happened on the trip for me: the lessons learned in Europe. I wasn't expecting it. I was prepared to have the trip of a lifetime and see amazing things. But the life lessons? I wasn't prepared for that. Over our 10 days in Europe...

This week, we're talking about homeschooling with toddlers, when to work out, my fall reading list, and lots more! Get all the links and details from this episode here:  https://www.aliciahutchinson.com/qa-4/

There are many different systems and tools to make laundry a little less daunting, but if you're in a rut--you need a pick-me-up! (And I do too!) So, in this episode of the Over at Alicia's podcast, we're talking all about the Great Laundry Debacle. We'll cover some very different laundry system tactics, tricks and hacks, and some tools that just might help laundry day get a little more fun. For a...

Let's hang out for another round of Q+A! This week we're talking mom guilt, knowing when you're teaching the right things in your homeschool, if you can be too early to start homeschooling, routines and more!    Get the show notes and all the details from the episode here:  https://www.aliciahutchinson.com/qa-3/

The world is running at too fast of a speed. We can't slow it down, but we can slow our own pace and run our own race. Let's talk about daring to be a different kind of family...the kind that might say NO to what everyone else is saying YES to. The different kind of family that might not join in the thing that everyone else is joining, just to preserve our time together. Head here for the show not...