Sunshine in My Nest

Do you get to 4:00 and panic about what to make for dinner? One of the biggest hang-ups people have about homeschooling is wondering how they will get the other pieces of life done like cooking and cleaning! Lisa from @thispilgrimlife and I are talking about how to EASILY meal plan!! She has hacks for lunch and dinner that you don’t want to miss! After this conversation, I’m completely changing ho...

Have you wondered practically how people are teaching their kids about God? We discuss How we lay Biblical foundations for our children so that when the Holy Spirit awakens their hearts the truths are there to draw from. We also discuss what it looks like to have a gospel-rich environment even when your kids are really young. More than having family worship we talk about how to incorporate th...

Have you already taught your child to read or is it something you have yet to do? Join Whitney Newby and me as we talk about how to bring the joy of reading into your family’s reading life!  We also talk about how to navigate the library with discernment and practical ways that we can talk our kids through wise book choices. We also talk about book lists, games, and way to get kids excited ab...

Do you have guilt around the way you are or aren’t in God’s Word? This conversation holds comfort over shame!! Talking about Bible study with young mothers is loaded. We feel we SHOULD do it a certain way.  In this conversation, Hope and I remember together we can free ourselves to delight in God and His Word without lists and boxes. Join Hope Blanton from @athisfeetstudies and me as we talk...

Today I'm pulling a girl's only chat interview from the vault. Last fall I interviewed Shannon K Evans. We talk about our period stories, and how we came to understand how our bodies work as women. And how women's bodies reflect the image of God in a unique way!  How the word "helper" for the Holy Spirit is the same word used to describe Eve.  How the blood and water that poured from Chr...

Is there a problem culturally that nags at your heart? Something we try to fix and it goes so wrong?  Join Jen Oshman and me as we talk about the ways the world has tried to fix fundamental problems that sin has created. Even these repairs still fall short without the gospel. We talk about how we can embrace our full identities in Christ and heal the brokenness sin has created in our cul...

Amber O' Neal Johnson of Heritage Mom Blog walks us through her journey to find Charlotte Mason homeschool! Her book lists are some of my favorites!!  In this episode, we talk about how her husband first suggested homeschooling. How she found the Charlotte Mason model fit her personality best. How she has found Black homeschool community and joy in a culturally diverse homeschool. She is pass...

Are you overwhelmed with a summer of bored kids ahead? Lyndsey of Treehouse Schoolhouse introduces us to the lovely world of Charlotte Mason found in her summer study guide on aquatic life!  Each guide has book recommendations, songs, poetry, guided nature journaling, and much much more. Maybe you homeschool, maybe not but continuing a little study through the summer year can make your summer...

Does your day drag on way too long? Today Stephanie from Stories Begin at Home and I chat about the things we do to help our days pass in a way that is fun and productive. Stephanie creates pillars of chores and activities throughout the day to turn to when moments get slow. For her, it is a vital sanity saver. Join us for practical ideas You can find Stephanie at Stories Begin at Home You can fin...