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! GET IT NOW FOR FREE! Fall Family Traditions Bundle! Resources mentioned: Corinthian Bells Farmhouse on Boone - Sourdough Starter, Sourdough Rolls, Sourdough Loaf, Pumpkin Spice Latte Concentrate RoseRed Homest…

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 large and small homes and what I feel is crucial space to have in a large family home! Mentioned in this podcast: Max & Lilly Bunk Bed Trifold Mattress Podcast #66 - Maximizing Space in Kids' Bedrooms Large Fami…

How to make your kitchen work efficiently and effectively while you homeschool! Today's Sponsor: WriteStories by Scriptive Encourage reluctant writers and emerging storytellers to write their own stories using illustrations from children's books! Resources mentioned: Table Chores (post) Master Grocery List…

A listener asked if I "make" my kids go outside, and the answer is a resounding YES! If you struggle to get your kids outside, this podcast is for you! Resources mentioned: Our Charlotte Mason Nature Bag (post) (podcast) Autumn Homeschooling Ideas (post) Tapestry of Grace (curriculum overview) 1000 Hours Outside (podcast) (trackers)…

If you know you are going to have a busy homeschool year or if you just want to keep your homeschool schedule open and flexible, here's how you can plan for the upcoming year without stressing yourself out! This is the method I have been using for years with great success! For more help, get my book: Flexible Homeschool Planning Resources mentioned…

Not every homeschool mom is excited to start the new school year. Here's what to do if YOU are that mom! Get these books to help you manage this homeschool year! Homeschooling with Purpose Home Management for the Homeschool Mom Resources mentioned: The Truth About Burnout (post) (podcast) Burned Out Mom (video) A Mother Who Never Burns Out (post) H…

Need a little inspiration to get started (or keep going!) with your homeschool planning? This podcast is full of ideas to make it efficient, easy, and enjoyable! Resources mentioned: Creating a Homeschool Schedule You Love eCourse - use code: 2024HSPLAN for 20% off! (ends 8/1/24) Flexible Homeschool Planning (book) Tapestry of Grace page Music in O…

For more than a decade, we have been doing some form of "Special Night" with each of our children one night a week. In this podcast, I share how that tradition has morphed over the years to accommodate our growing family and why this has become such a special night for all of us! Resources mentioned: Special Night (post) Chocolate Chip Scones Recip…

When you need margin in your day are you seeking breaks or escapes? Recognizing the difference is crucial to your job as a mother and homemaker. Resources mentioned: The Me Time Myth (post) Caring for Yourself - The Me Time Myth Revisited (post)Oleh Amy Roberts | Raising Arrows

When you have big kids and little kids and even young adults living in your home, how do you handle all the different screens and rules for being on devices? Here's what's worked for us! Resources mentioned: Podcast #74 - Screen Time Limits in a Large Family Do Your Homeschooled Kids Need a Cell Phone? (post) Creating a Special Night for Each Child…

Simple organizational ideas for homeschooling in small spaces using what you already own! Resources mentioned: Organizing Your Homeschool with Backpacks & Tubs (post) Simple Organizational Systems for Your Homeschool That Work! (post) Homeschool Mom Basket Organization (video) Shelf System with Doors…

A plethora of ideas to help you spend quality time with your teenagers as they move from childhood into adulthood. Resources mentioned: Boys & Their Attitudes - Podcast #54 Girls & Their Attitudes - Podcast #56 Homeschool to College: Transitioning Your Teen - Podcast #102 Mother Daughter Journaling (post)…

Don't let your marriage slip through the cracks of your homeschooling day! Resources mentioned: The 5 Love Languages (book) Just Between Us (app) Driveway Dates (post) 12 Rules for Life by Jordan Peterson (book)Oleh Amy Roberts | Raising Arrows

The relationship between a mother and her son is special, but it also changes as he moves from being a little boy, to being a teenager, to being a man. As moms we need to learn to accept these changes and grow and change with them. Resources mentioned: Boys and Their Attitudes (Podcast #54) How to Parent and Discipline Boys and their Attitudes (pos…

Tactics for keeping the house clean with a bunch of kids underfoot! Get my book - Home Management for the Homeschool Mom Resources mentioned: 4 Steps to a Better Homeschool Day (free class) Mom's Daily Checklist Cleaning with Kids Podcast Series - #46-49 How to Put Your Homeschool on Autopilot - Podcast #50…

Are your Sundays anything but restful? Are you tired of trying to get Sundays "right?" When you have a lot of kids, Sundays can be hard - getting everyone ready, keeping everyone calm during the service, and then they still expect to eat when you get home! It's time we changed how we see Sundays and lean into Jesus as our Sabbath rest! Focus you ca…

Homeschooling a lot of different ages and stages presents a unique set of circumstances and challenges. In today's podcast, we'll walk through several of these with real world solutions! Teach your kids to dig into Scripture with games, puzzles, and more in the brand new Bible Investigators: Creation! Need help creating a homeschool schedule you ca…

How do you find time to clean the house while you homeschool? In this podcast, we'll talk about keeping up with the housework and schoolwork using simple routines and systems! Useful resources for managing your home and homeschool: Creating a Homeschool Schedule You Love (ecourse) Home Management for the Homeschool Mom (book) Other resources mentio…

How to use the Christian Church Year to focus your heart and mind on Christ as year long! Get my Liturgical Calendar Guide for Protestant Families HERE! use code: LITRURGY10 for 10% off! FREE Liturgical Calendar Wheel - https://raisingarrows.net/liturgical-church-year-protestant-family/ Resources mentioned: Celebrating the Biblical Feasts by Martha…

My personal journey of losing and gaining and losing again throughout 20 years of multiple pregnancies. Resources mentioned: My Diastasis Recti Journey - Healing my Core Emily's StoryOleh Amy Roberts | Raising Arrows

Your favorite homeschooling method may not fit your large family, but a few small adjustments can work wonders! In this episode, Amy shares how to tweak 5 popular homeschooling methods to make them work for a large family. Get the ebooklet mentioned in this episode! How to Make Any Curriculum Work for Your Family Resources mentioned: Charlotte Maso…

Homeschool moms have a lot to do in a day, including trying to keep the house clean! WHEN do you find the time to clean? Let's talk about what works best and why! Buy the Book!Home Management for the Homeschool Mom Take my FREE Class: 4 Steps to a Better Homeschool Day Related Podcasts: Podcast #46 - Weekly House Cleaning Without Help Podcast #47 -…

Practical tips to help you help your children walk through the grief of losing a loved one, even when you are also grieving. This week's sponsor: I. W.R.I.T.E - online writing class for teens by E.J. Kitchens Resources mentioned: Psalms for the Grieving Heart (a free 30 Day Devotional) Grieving Mothers page on Raising Arrows 2 Corinthians 1:3-5…

A listener asked my thoughts on minimalism as a large family mom. This is my candid answer as well as a fresh perspective on "stuff." This week's sponsor: Night Zookeeper Get a 7 Day FREE TRIAL and 50% off your Annual Subscription! Resources mentioned: FREE Decluttering Template Creating a Peaceful Home (book) Weekly Home Blessing (post) Half My St…

If you are teaching a child to read this year, you'll need these great ideas for getting the job accomplished! This week's sponsor: Common Sense Press Publishers of Learning Language Arts Through Literature Use code: RaisingArrows20 for 20% off Resources mentioned: Podcast #13 - How to Make Read-Aloud Time More Peaceful Send your questions to amy@r…

Instead of just trying to keep your toddler out of your hair during homeschool hours, what if you tried including them in the homeschool lessons?! Here's how! Our Sponsor: Give your children a well-rounded education with Classical Conversations http://classicalconversations.com/arrows Resources mentioned: Podcast #16 - Occupying a Busy Preschooler …

Worried about homeschooling a child who can't sit still? This podcast is for you! Our Sponsor: Help your children learn HOW to think for themselves with Classical Conversations http://classicalconversations.com/arrows Resources mentioned: Better Late Than Early by Raymond & Dorothy Moore Desk Ball for kids Fidget Bands for kids' chairs A Year of Pl…

This summer make your vacation (no matter where you go!) an educational experience that doesn't feel like school and doesn't require lesson plans! Our Sponsor: Squeaver Tales Get the FREE Squeaver Tales Coloring Book at: SqueaverTales.comOleh Amy Roberts | Raising Arrows

How do you teach the Bible in your homeschool when you feel like you're still a baby Christian? This podcast is full of resources and ideas to encourage you to dive in right where you are! Homeschool with Classical Conversations! To find a community near you, go to: ClassicalConversations.com/arrows Resources mentioned: Hurlbut's Story of the Bible…

Homeschooling with a new baby can be challenging, but it isn't impossible! This podcast will give you practical ideas for surviving and thriving while you homeschool with a newborn! Resources mentioned: Large Family Homeschooling (book) Year Round Homeschooling Page on Raising Arrows Homeschool Mom Basket Morning Time Family Favorite Meal List Baby…

Got questions? I'll answer them in the next Podcast Q&A! Email your questions to Amy@RaisingArrows.net In this episode: Get a glimpse into a day in my large family homeschool life! Resources mentioned: Podcast #124 - Taking a Jubilee Homeschool Year Playful Pioneers (curriculum) Flip Flop Spanish (curriculum) Table Chores (post) Special Night (post…

Interested in homeschooling? Check out Classical Conversations! https://www.classicalconversations.com/arrows You are a busy mom with lots of different ages and stages to mother! This podcast will help you untie the knots you are in and let God work in and through you as you mother them all! Resources mentioned: How to Have Your Quiet Time All Day …

Need to create a little order in the chaos of your daily homeschooling? This podcast is full of simple ideas you can implement today to make your day run smoother! Today's Sponsor: Classical Conversations presents a new curriculum for your little ones! Scribblers at Home: Recipes from Life Long Learners Learn more at www.classicalconversations.com/…

Revival begins in the home, and as homemakers, we should be purposeful in our home-building efforts! This podcast is full of ideas and encouragement to do just that! Need a more peaceful home? Get my book! Creating a Peaceful Home only $9.00! Resources mentioned: Eve in Exile (book) Podcast #133 - Choosing My Word of the Year [HOME] Podcast #131 - …

Learn about the many charts and systems we use in our large family home and homeschool! Try Compass Classroom Membership FREE for 30 Days Plus, get a 25% off coupon in the link below! TRY COMPASS CLASSROOM! Resources mentioned: Home Management for the Homeschool Mom (book) Cleaning with Kids Series (Podcasts 46, 47, 48, 49) How to Put your Homescho…

Education should be a conversation! Learn how to educate your children using a discussion-based style! Resources mentioned: Podcast #138 - Tests Don't Teach Podcast #70 - How to Use Workbooks to Lighten Your Homeschool Load Podcast #124 - Taking a Jubilee Year How to Be a Conversational Mama (post) Tapestry of Grace (informational page on my blog) …

Homeschooling a houseful of kids? Get my book Large Family Homeschooling! Resources mentioned: Educating the Wholehearted Child Awaking WonderOleh Amy Roberts | Raising Arrows

Podcast Sponsor: A Faithful Father Available on Amazon for $9.99 (paperback or Kindle) In this episode: Why I decided to drop our grocery budget to $100/week. The exact steps I took to make sure we only spent $100 per week. The eye-opening lessons I learned from this challenge! Resources mentioned: Stockpile Your Pantry Large Family Style (post) St…

Homeschooling isn't always sunshine and roses. There are many different things (and people) that can make homeschooling hard. Here are ways to deal with those hard things. Learn how to make a homeschool schedule you can stick to! Creating a Homeschooling Schedule You Love eCourse! REDUCED PRICE! In this episode: Practical ways to manage disruptive …

Learn how to control the chaos and overwhelm by learning how to manage your home well! Creating a Homeschool Schedule You Love eCourse REDUCED PRICE! Step by step instructions for building a homeschool schedule that is simple to follow! In this episode: How to fit everything into your day. What to remove from your day. Why chaos happens and how to …

Ideas for dealing with siblings tattling on each other, and how to tell the difference between legitimate concerns and tattling. For more large family homemaking and homeschooling ideas, check out the blog: https://www.raisingarrows.netOleh Amy Roberts | Raising Arrows

How the word I chose last year impacted my entire year, and why and how I chose 2023's word, and the powerful way the Lord is already using it to His glory! Learn more >> Finding Joy In Your Home Homemaking Conference Resources mentioned: Eve in Exile (such a good read!)Oleh Amy Roberts | Raising Arrows

How to deal with difficult family members during holiday gatherings. Celebrate the beauty and wonder of Christmas with my FREE CHRISTMAS EVE CANDLELIGHT VIGIL!Oleh Amy Roberts | Raising Arrows

Get my Master Grocery List! This resource will help you create your own Master Grocery List! In this episode: Why and What I started stockpiling. Why I don't follow most "prepper" pantry plans. How I maintain and use my stockpile. Resources mentioned: Freezer & Fridge Tour Podcast #105 - Meal Planning Over the Last 100 Years Podcast #41 - Making a …

Plan your Holiday Homeschooling with my HOLIDAY HOMESCHOOL PLANNERS (includes Thanksgiving & Christmas) code: rapodcast = 10% off In this episode: How to plan group gifts for your children or other family members. How to use themes to make gift giving easier (and fun!). Ideas for thinking outside the box for gifts this year. Resources mentioned: Le…

FREE TRIAL! Adventures in Odyssey Club Getting kids to bed can be a nightmare, especially when you have lots of varying ages. Here's how we did it, plus a few revelations along the way! Resources mentioned: Adventures in Odyssey Club Thanksgiving Worship All of a Kind Family (book)Oleh Amy Roberts | Raising Arrows

It's time we dispel the myth that homeschooling done "right" equals perfection. Methods don't make the man (or the woman), and that's not where our focus should be anyway. Check your arrogance at the door and take a listen... Is your homeschool schedule a mess already? Let me help! Take my class: Creating a Homeschool Schedule You Love! It will hel…

10 tips to help you simplify your life and find peace and joy! Resources mentioned: Laundry as Worship (post) Our Dinner Bell (post) Being a Titus 2 Woman (Podcast #123)Oleh Amy Roberts | Raising Arrows

Get your mom routine in gear for the homeschool year! These tips will help you stay on track all year long! Need help putting together your homeschool schedule? Get my ecourse: Creating a Homeschool Schedule You Love! Resources mentioned: Daily Homemaking Checklist Podcast #125 - Homeschool Schedule Ideas…

Homeschool Scheduling Class $10 off with code: THANKYOUFRIENDS How Many Hours Does it Take to Homeschool? POST - https://raisingarrows.net/how-many-hours-a-day-does-it-take-to-homeschool/ PODCAST #26 - https://raisingarrows.net/2017/09/how-many-hours-homeschool-podcast/ Anchors in Your Homeschool Day VIDEO - https://youtu.be/QwLNSrmamWc PODCAST #77…