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Time blocking doesn’t work for everyone. I know this is popular with all the productivity gurus, as a self-proclaimed guru here is your permission to toss it in the bin.   Time blocking is always presented as the ultimate productivity solution, but what if it just doesn’t work for you. Then you feel like you failed, and you will never get this time management thing figured out. The only thing left...

Moms working from home, we all want to get stuff done without losing our minds. Most days that happens, but it does take some planning.   If you want a day without the chaos, yes, it is possible, then you need to have a plan and implement that plan. Your plan will probably look a lot different from mine, but there are things that we can all do to lessen that chaos and have a day without the stress...

Are you fed up with all the promises on how to achieve goals that fail again and again? If you need a practical solution to crush your mom goals, this is for you. I want you to walk away from this post with actionable steps to take. Once you are successful with one, you can come back to the post and start on the next one.  Like I’ve said throughout this series, I was so frustrated hearing the same...

You have habits. I have habits. Whether good or bad, we all have habits that will propel us forward toward our goals for life. Or keep us from achieving them.   If you truly want to achieve your goals for life, then you need to look at the habits you've formed. Because habits are such an integral part of you. Remember, habits are something that you do almost involuntarily. You need to really...

Are you tired of following all the all the steps to accomplish your goals in life, just to fail again and again? Welcome to part 2 of the setting goals in life series. This series is for the mom who is tired of trying goal system after goal system, only to fail by February. Every. Single. Time. In part 1 we went through why the highly popular goals in life systems don't work for moms (these s...

When you hear the words goal setting what feelings are brought to the surface? Excitement? Expectation? Eagerness? Or dread? Trepidation? Dismay?  There are so many goal setting systems that everyone says are foolproof. "Just do this and you to will accomplish your goals every time."  A few years ago, my husband and I were dragged down the rabbit hole of goal setting. We were promised th...

Since it is Christmas time, we've focused on finding the perfect book to curl up in front of the fireplace with, and you can't get any cozier than cozy Christmas mysteries. Show notes and links: https://lifeunboxed.blog/cozy-christmas/   Find your tribe. Join the online community: Rebel Moms Club for Working Homeschool Mom:  https://www.facebook.com/groups/rebelmomsclub   Grab your guide...

For the month of December, we're focusing on books for the holidays . And this week, it's all about Christmas chapter books for your young readers.  Let's talk about the five best Christmas chapter books for kids.  Show notes and links: https://lifeunboxed.blog/books-for-the-holidays/   Find your tribe. Join the online community: Rebel Moms Club for Working Homeschool Mom:  https://...

For the month of December we are doing book reviews on the website and  podcast and I'm so excited about it because I thoroughly enjoy reading a good book. This week we are talking about Christmas read alouds !  What makes a book great is when it comes highly recommended. And I wanted to give you the gift of making Christmas just a little bit easier by giving you some Christmas read alouds bo...

Christmas lights are twinkling, the fire is crackling in the fireplace. You're curled up in your favorite chair with some coffee. And the only thing that would make this perfect is books for mom .  This month on the podcast, we're going to do book reviews, because in December, I like to take time off, but I also want to give content that fits the season, that is more relaxed and laid bac...

Christmas doesn’t have to be complicated to be magical. Here are some easy ideas for Christmas Day dinner and more to keep Christmas simple and magical.   Think back on your favorite Christmas memories. Are they memories of Pinterest-perfect tables or complicated dinners? The most treasured memories come from slowing down, simplifying, and enjoying the time spent together. This post is all about i...

I hope you are enjoying the conclusion to the holiday season. Winter, Thanksgiving, and then Christmas is my favorite time of year. Since I gave myself December off (I am a really good boss), I wanted to do something a little different. I want to share my story from corporate workhorse to momtrepeneur.   If you’ve read the About the Mom page (they say this is usually the most read page on a blog),...

Balancing work, homeschooling, and everyday life can often feel like starring in your own three-ring circus—with no intermission. This is my circus and these are my monkeys. So how do you get it done and keep your sanity?   It feels like the same thing day after day. Before the alarm buzzes at 5am, your mind is already churning through the day’s impossible juggling act: client projects, math lesso...

Do you long to go back to the holiday season of carefree childhood bliss? Where the only thing on your mind is to enjoy the season. Now, those days are replaced by overwhelm, stress, and the pressure to make this the most amazing Christmas ever.   This is just one of our roles as a mom. Especially, since we are homeschool and, in some cases, work from home moms. We are home with the kids, so it fa...

I’ve always cringed at the idea of early mornings. I would prefer to be a night owl and enjoy the quite at the end of the day. But early mornings can be a powerful tool for work from home and homeschool moms.  For years, I was a night owl. I enjoyed staying up late and having the house to myself. Early mornings were not something I enjoyed. Yes, I heard all the podcasts and read all the blog posts...

Download your free Mom Boss 2.0 workbook and start a business without a niche.  Do an internet search and type in how to make money from home or how to start a business. You probably see a ton of results. Once you get past all of the "do surveys" or "get paid to just do this" (take it from someone who has tried, getting paid for surveys is a waste of time). You find one piece o...

Grading. This is the dreaded task. You know the kind of task you need to psyche yourself up for days ahead of time. And grading for 4 kids multiplies this feeling by 4. Teaching multiple grades, figuring out the right curriculum, and keeping grades for school, it can get overwhelming. Keeping grades is not my favorite thing to do, but over the years, through trial and error, I've found a syst...

Homeschooling high schoolers means you are almost finished homeschooling. Unless, there are younger kids, then it is just the start of a new and exciting chapter in your homeschool journey.  But homeschooling high schoolers might feel like a giant leap from the elementary years. And you are also planning for after high school, college or not to college, and really preparing your students for the r...

Are you wanting to live your impossible dream, but you don't know how to make money from home and homeschool your kids?   Show notes and links: https://lifeunboxed.blog/how-to-make-money-from-home RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW:  My Story from Corporate Workhorse to Momtrepreneur Managing Information Mug Nerds (Etsy Shop) Don't Up is the Wrong Advice How is Success Defined Mom Boss 2.0...

Homeschooling moms are divided on this issue. We want to homeschool for the freedom to not be tied to our desks. Yet, homeschooling online opens the door for so many opportunities. What's a mom to do?  There are pros and cons to homeschooling online . There isn't a one-size fits all approach to it. You know your kids, their personalities, and what works and what doesn't.  Show notes...

 Show notes and resources mentioned in the episode: https://lifeunboxed.blog/self-care/ Self-care is a word that I love to hate. Mainly because the Instagram version of it is in conflict with reality. Is there a better way to self-care than what we see on Instagram?   Self-care is a trendy buzzword now, and I am fully aware that it can seem inaccessible for work from home and homeschool moms. We a...

It is that time of year, planning for homeschooling! Out with the old curriculum or posted on Ebay, and in with the new.  Planning for homeschooling can be fun and exciting, but it can also be a bit overwhelming. Whether you are new or a veteran, making sure you haven't missed anything can be stress paralyzing. Let's take the stress out of planning for homeschooling.  Show notes and link...

Creating a flexible fall homeschool schedule is going to give you the homeschool freedom you want while ensuring those little clones you created are learning.  The transition between summer break and starting a new school year isn't easy. Even if you did some schoolwork during the summer. Your kids and you enjoyed the break. And it was needed. Never feel guilty about taking a break. We all ne...

Get all the links: https://lifeunboxed.blog/writing-a-book/   Writing a book is a great way to add creative writing to your homeschool.   Liven up your homeschool language arts by writing a book .  As homeschoolers, we have the unique opportunity to really take the time to make writing enjoyable and fun. I know most college assignments will be the 5 paragraph essay, so that is important to know. O...

Hiring your kids in your business is a great way to boost their resume, teach practical life skills, and add help for those mundane tasks you don’t want to do.  I have a confession. Like all confessions, I will probably lose my momtrepreneur status. But here goes. I don’t want to grow my business to the point of needing to hire anyone. I know shocking. Every business owner is supposed to want to g...