Millionaire Experiment, Are you in?
Millionaire Experiment? What? I’ve always been jealous of the ease that my best friend is able to detach from things that are no longer good for her. As someone with very little willpower, I usually stick with bad relationships and habits for far longer than their expiration date. So what is her trick? It’s simple, […]
The Frugal Reality of Living the Dream: One Woman’s First Hand Struggles at a Life Unchained
The Reality of Living the Dream At what point does it get to be easy? For the first 6 years of my son’s life, I was able to find work that allowed me to stay home, while supporting our family of two. I achieved the seemingly unachievable single mother’s dream. Heck, I achieved the […]
Sovereign Schooling and Claiming Freedom in All Areas of Your Life
Sovereign Schooling and the “New Normal” * Sovereign Schooling is Article 2 in the Sovereign Series. Read the first in the series: What is Sovereignty? Claiming Freedom in All Areas of Your Life Judging by the comments and questions that are circling the internet and in my mom groups, there are mixed reviews regarding the homeschooling […]
What is Sovereignty? Claiming Freedom in All Areas of Your Life
What is Sovereignty? Sovereignty is the newest buzz word that we’re hearing all over the place. But what is sovereignty, you may be asking yourself, and how does it apply to me? Sovereignty is defined as possessing supreme or ultimate power. To be supreme, boundless, unlimited, unconditional, autonomous, self-governing, and self-determining. To have personal sovereignty […]
Carschooling: What it is? Engaging Printable Game Cards to Start Your Journey
Begin Your Carschooling Journey Ok, fine. Carschooling is a word I made up. I think. It’s possible that it already existed, but I definitely made it part of our daily schooling, regardless of how it came to be a part of our lives. It works and it’s awesome. As a homeschool family that is always […]
Not Back to School Celebration: How to Create Back to School Rituals Even When You Homeschool
Back to School for Homeschoolers I can still remember the summer before Kindergarten. Up until that point, I wasn’t sure if my son would continue to be educated at home or go off to school. The public school in our neighborhood and the nature-based charter school were both options, but he was adamant that he […]
Can Homeschooling Really Be All Fun? Yes, with Gameschooling!
Gameschooling As the mom of a kinesthetic learner, one of my favorite homeschool strategies is “gameschooling.” Gameschooling is defined as using games for learning or education, in an intentional way. This doesn’t mean that we play video games all day. But, we do use card games, board games, car games, sports games…you name it, to […]
58 Ideas for Homeschool Strewing: A Solution for Reluctant Learners
Let Me Introduce You to the Idea of Strewing as a Homeschooling Solution Homeschool strewing is defined as scattering or spreading (things) untidily over a surface or area. But what the heck does that have to with homeschooling? Well, a lot, actually. Have you ever noticed how your kids always start playing with every toy […]
My Minivan Camper Conversion: Pinterest Your Way to a New Travel Van
Originally posted on Sovereign Motherhood, September 1, 2019: Minivan Camper Conversion I am FINALLY getting around to posting the pics and design process behind my minivan camper conversion. You see, we had plans to be camping in Maine this summer, but the universe had other plans. In order to satisfy our craving for adventure, I […]
How to NOT Suck at Quarantine Schooling
Quarantine Schooling Doesn’t Have to Suck *Welp* I’m seeing a theme. There are soooo many parents out there who are overwhelmed by the state of their homes, families, workload, and quarantine schooling. For anyone new to this lifestyle, I can imagine that it is feeling a bit chaotic. But for those of us who have […]
Renovate Your RV with the Kids and Make the Most of Quarantine
RV Renovations During Quarantine Ahhh…you finally have the camper you’ve always wanted and your Pinterest is loaded with inspiring renovation ideas. You’ve even got a little extra time on your hands during this quarantine. But how the heck are you going to accomplish anything with your kids underfoot? For years I have dreamt of renovating […]
How to Use All of Your Garden Tomatoes (Recipes)
This article was co-authored by Catherine Bleish and Elizabeth Klebart. Are tomatoes coming out of your ears, yet? Personally, I (Elizabeth) like to slice them like apples and sprinkle with sea salt and pepper. But if you’re feeling more adventurous, there are plenty of delicious, seasonal recipes to use up all of those wonderful tomatoes. […]