Homeschool with Moxie
These posts will help give you actionable solutions and ideas for dealing with all the homemaking responsibilities we have as homeschool moms. Definitely check out our chore system and why I don't do laundry (and you shouldn't either). You'll also find posts about crafts, productivity, and finances here.
I love getting a peek into other homeschools – it is inspiring! I’ve read a lot of diary blog posts featuring the homeschooled student. But what about a day in the life of… the work-at-home homeschool mom?! I know I’m not alone in that in addition to homeschooling, I’m working my buns off. I’m not sitting on the couch catching… Read More
You’ve likely heard about Stitch Fix, the online subscription clothing service. It’s piqued my interest for years. Check out my review of Stitch Fix. I’m not a fashionista, so having someone else pick on-trend foundational pieces for my closet sounded fantastic! But I have a problem that I thought was incompatible with using Stitch Fix: I’m a thrifty girl. And… Read More
Homeschooling will impact your lifestyle in many ways, especially if you’re pulling your kids out of traditional school settings and bringing them home full-time. These changes will bring challenges but also opportunities. I don’t have all the answers for your specific situation, but this video helps you identify areas to clarify before you start homeschooling. There are three big questions… Read More
How many of you have people in your house who need to eat regularly? It surprises me every week that I can’t shop once and be done. It is a recurring theme. We need more food. Yikes! How many of you like to take your homeschooled kids out with you to shop during school hours? What? You don’t like all… Read More
Christmas is coming and I love to find games that my kids will play for hours. Currently, I have four boys in my house within the age range of 8 to 14, so I am sharing from personal experience the games that have worked for us. These are great ideas to give to grandparents or other family members when they… Read More
Here’s a fun craft that is great for many reasons: costs just pennies easy enough for the kids to make can be made in large quantities customizable easy to find supplies I have been making these mini notebooks for several years now and my kids love to receive ones that I have tailored to their personalities. {This post contains affiliate… Read More
Yes, you read that right. There are seven people in our house and I don’t do laundry. Gone are the days with mountainous piles of laundry waiting to be folded on the couch. I have added hours to my week by not doing laundry. You want in? First, a story. This summer our family was eating ice-cream on our small… Read More
‘Twas the week before Christmas and I was a tiny bit miffed Trying to come up with a last minute gift! Does this describe you? Here’s a fun DIY that is simple and quick. I love my little Christmas blocks. I have some for during the rest of the year too that I can tuck on ledges or shelves with… Read More
{You can find my other Selling on Etsy posts here: Part 1, Part 2, Part 3} When I first started researching what I would need to be an Etsy seller, I was imagining lots of expenses for silly things like bubble wrap and cardboard boxes! Have no fear, you don’t need to spend your resources on boxes if you don’t want… Read More
Our adoption story really begins and ends with grace. Through undeserved grace, God stepped into our lives when we were hopeless and needed forgiveness and made a way for us to be adopted into His family as sons and daughters. As our family began to grow, God burdened our hearts for the needs of the fatherless. That is His heart, and… Read More
