Finding Ways to Say No
There's not much I can say no to, but I can adjust how I say yes so it's more like a no and becomes more manageable in the process. Join the...
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Raising Arrows - Large Family Homeschool Life
Learn how to manage your home and homeschool with practical, simple, guilt-free ideas from a mom of 10!
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20 of 192 episodesDo I Really Need a Homeschool Schedule?
What do you think of when I say Homeschool Schedule? A rigorous, segmented schedule that must be followed exactly or you will fall miserably...
Getting Your Kids to Help with Meals
Large family methods for getting your kids in the kitchen helping with daily meals. Resources mentioned: Podcast #189 - Creating a Meal Rota...
Creating a Meal Rotation That Isn't Boring
I don't love to cook and I have a very busy life, so I had to find a way to make meal planning less stressful and time-consuming. Resources...
Getting Things Done When You Don't Feel Like It
3 simple hacks to get back on track when you are overwhelmed and don't know where to start. Resources mentioned: Podcast #50 - How to Put Yo...
At What Age Does my Homeschooling Need to Get Serious?
We all want to enjoy the little years of homeschooling, but we also have this nagging feeling we aren't doing enough. When do we need to get...
The Mother-in-Law I Never Wanted to Be
We all intend to be great at this mother-in-law thing, but it tends to be a bit of an ugly mess as we learn a whole new parenting role. Reso...
The Black Wedding Dress that Shocked the Conservative Homeschool World
My daughter's black wedding dress shocked a lot of people. Some comments were downright ugly, but they sparked a conversation that needs to...
Living in the Sandwich Generation
Caring for aging parents while still caring for young children at home is happening more and more to my generation. This is my story and my...
Creating a Homeschool Transcript
Take the mystery out of making a high school transcript for your homeschooler! Resources mentioned: Homeschool Graduation Requirements - A S...
3 Reasons Planners Don't Work
Have planners never worked for you? Wish you could figure out a way to make them work or at least get your life organized? This podcast is f...
Connecting Eden & Heaven in Your Homemaking
Do you long for perfection in your homemaking? Do you efforts never seem good enough? It's time we look to the Bible for the truth about thi...
Messy Mommies
Are you a messy mommy? I certainly qualified for that title for many years. This podcast dives into how I turned that homemaking ship around...
Homeschooling High School with Babies and Toddlers Underfoot
Homeschooling the high school years feels like serious business that should have your undivided attention, but what if you have a lot of lit...
Testing Your Child's Knowledge Without Tests
Traditional testing is not the best way to discern what your child has learned. In this episode we'll talk about other (and better!) ways to...
When a Season Comes to an End
For many years, I lived in the season of toddlers and babies. How do you navigate the end of the season when it's all you've ever known? Sub...
Finding Freedom in Your Homeschool
How to truly make your homeschooling journey your very own experience alongside your unique family. Subscribe to the Raising Arrows Newslett...
I Almost Gave Up Blogging
As I prepared for my husband to return from a year long deployment, I began to contemplate the future of the blog and podcast... Subscribe t...
Autumn Homemaking
Every Autumn, my homemaking habits change with the season. Here are a few cozy ways I celebrate the Fall season in my kitchen and elsewhere!...
Large Family House Sizes & Layouts
Over the years, our large family has lived in many different sizes of homes. A listener asked me to share what I've learned from living in l...