Raising Arrows - Large Family Homeschool Life

I have a VERY busy preschooler.  In this podcast I share the resources we use to keep him occupied and how we structure his day so he stays out of trouble!

How do you find quality clothing for all of the children in your family?  This podcast gives you tons of ideas and resources!  You will learn about my favorite baby clothes, how I find great deals online, and when I start requiring my children to help pay for their own clothing.

What does a family of 11 buy?  What is my grocery budget each week?  Why will you never see me laying all my groceries out on the table and taking a photo of them?  Learn all of this and more!

Does Read Aloud Time stress you out?  Has your vision of being surrounded by children who listen intently and sit still while you read beautiful picture books given way to the reality of kick fights, crying babies, and nonsensical questions from the toddler?  Have you vowed to never read aloud to your children again?  This podcast is for you! 

Have you ever wondered what my day looks like?  Here's your chance to see how my routine works, and what an average day is like in the Raising Arrows household! In this episode:   Why I don't get up early. How I manage my rowdy preschooler. When I fit in blogging. What a typical homeschool day looks like.

When you have a baby, their things are spread out all over the house.  You have diaper changes, feeding paraphernalia, bedding and clothing, and more!  Here's what I keep in my bedroom, and how I organize those things!   In this episode: My favorite organization tools. Things I keep in my bedroom for my special needs baby. How I keep baby's clothes organized + my favorite baby outfit! How I keep m...

Are you considering homeschooling year round and wonder how that looks when it comes to scheduling?  In this episode we will talk about several different options for homeschool scheduling plus ideas for what to do during your time off, and why homeschooling year round might just make you a better homeschool mom!  Show notes at https://www.raisingarrows.net/podcasts

What 3 things could you do to revolutionize your day and take it from chaos to calm(ish) in about 20 minutes each morning?  In this podcast, learn the answer PLUS: How to get your home guest-ready first thing in the morning. My secret weapon for keeping the bathroom clean! How to guarantee meals won't be haphazard.

Summer reading lists don't have to be serious, and they certainly shouldn't feel like homework!  They should inspire!  What's on my summer reading list? Why fiction inspires me more than a method. How a sappy book inspired me to find the perfect biscuit recipe!

Is homeschooling year round a good choice for your family?  Listen to this podcast and consider all the reasons why it might be a good fit! In this episode: The crisis that started our homeschooling year round story. Learn why homeschooling year round saves you time. Reasons why homeschooling year round is a good fit for many families. Why homeschooling year round is not as exhausting as it sounds...

Is your kitchen a mess?  Work alongside me as we go through the kitchen, cleaning and decluttering! In this episode: Why I have always struggled to keep my kitchen clean. How many of each item I keep in my kitchen. Appliances I can't live without. A tour of my kitchen, including bulk purchases and stations I have set up.

Make family meal times with your little ones nourishing for body and soul!  This week's podcast is full of ideas for making meal time less stressful! In this episode: How to de-stress meal time. Easy breakfast, lunch, and dinner ideas! Resources for managing little ones during meals. Creating a pleasant mealtime atmosphere. Find all resources mentioned at: https//www.raisingarrows.net/podcasts

Does homeschool planning stress you out?  If you've ever wondered if there is an easier way, this is the podcast for you! In this episode: Tons of easy homeschool planning ideas! Resources for helping your kids be more independent. What planners work best depending on what kind of homeschool mom you are. Show Notes can be found at: https://www.raisingarrows.net/podcasts

In this episode, I share: How to choose speaker sessions to go to. Why you should consider budgeting for convention audios. The biggest problem with homeschool convention speakers. Why even veteran homeschool moms need to hear homeschool convention speakers. Resources mentioned: FREE Homeschool Convention Survival Guide!

In this episode, I share: How to make the vendor hall seem less scary. Why changing your mind about curriculum at the convention is ok. Why you shouldn't buy on the first day. Pitfalls of the vendor hall and how to avoid them. Resources mentioned: FREE Homeschool Convention Survival Guide! Wheely Cart (my made-up name for the cart on wheels that can hold all your conference finds!)

In this episode, I share: The key to sticking to a schedule. How to set up a simple schedule you can follow. How to create more margin in your day. How to get in the "extras" you always want to get in, but don't seem to have the time for. Resources mentioned: My At a Glance Schedule (circa 2015 - and seriously needing an overhaul!) Margin by Richard Swenson, M.D.