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Dreams, Dirt & Grace- Business, Homeschooling, Simple Living & Parenting Hacks for Moms

Kawai Ah Quin | Business Doula & Homeschooling Momhomeschoolingentrepreneurmom.podbean.com
Hey there, mama! Welcome to Dreams, Dirt, and Grace—the podcast where we get real about growing big dreams while nurturing little hearts all while leaning on God. I’m your host, Kawailani Ah Quin, a Hawaiian homesteading mom who’s juggling homeschooling, building a business, wrangling chickens, and figuring out life as I go. This is your space to embrace the beautiful chaos of it all—the dirt under your nails, the endless to-do lists, and the moments of messy grace that make it all worthwhile. We’ll dive into the nitty-gritty of entrepreneurship, homesteading, parenting hacks, faith, and finding joy in the everyday adventure. If you’re ready to get a little dirty, laugh at the mess, and grow something beautiful, you’re in the right place. Let’s dig in!

Episodes

232: Why You’re (Probably) Not Showing Love to the One that Needs it the Most

God said that we need to Love our neighbor like how we Love ourselves. So the question is, "Are you Showing yourself the same amount of Love that you Pour into Others?" If you're being hard on yourself, getting upset for not completing tasks, feeling overwhelm creep in... then this episode is to help you to STOP heading down that path. Let's feed YOUR Soul today... -Kawai Let's be Friends! -> https://www.instagram.com/kawai_ahquin Website -> http://www.kawaiahquin.com...

Nov 10, 202315 min

231: Don’t let Traditional School Dim your Kid’s Light

Do you notice a shift in your child's behavior since they've been in traditional school? Have you've been considering Homeschooling? In this episode you'll learn a few questions to ask your child and a new way to look at homeschooling for your child. -Kawai Let's be Friends! -> https://www.instagram.com/kawai_ahquin Website -> http://www.kawaiahquin.com...

Nov 03, 202321 min

230: When you Feel like you’re Failing at Patience

Here's what may be missing: Jesus in your daily decisions Communicating Where you are At Emotionally Checking in with Yourself -Kawai Let's be Friends! -> https://www.instagram.com/kawai_ahquin Website -> http://www.kawaiahquin.com

Oct 31, 202321 min

228: 3 Tips on Saving Money WHILE Celebrating Halloween All Month Long.

2 Activities for the Price of 1: Paint pumpkins > display > then Carve them Split into 2 Huaka'i : Pumpkin Patch for Activities & Buy your pumpkins at the local Nursery- Support 2 Small Businesses instead of 1! Fill your Calendar with FREE TRUNK of TREATS & Fall Festivities -Kawai Let's be Friends! -> https://www.instagram.com/kawai_ahquin Website -> http://www.kawaiahquin.com...

Oct 16, 202321 min

227: 2 Halloween Crafts You Can Turn into Keepsakes

Footprint Ghost/ candy corn Canvas Here's an Example of the Canvas we Used https://www.michaels.com/product/cre-canvas-panel-8x8-5pk-10634869?cm_mmc=PLASearch-_-google-_-MICH_Shopping_US_N_Kids_N_PMAX_BOPIS_N-_-&Kenshoo_ida=&kpid=go_cmp-18514200221_adg-_ad-__dev-c_ext-_prd-10634869&gclid=Cj0KCQjw1aOpBhCOARIsACXYv-cW1gwVmcawAnXa8GQmXxxzcq2AA9WxFFIrVJNZAKXOvNdPF0hm5hoaAml2EALw_wcB Salt dough ghouls, cats or hats Find the recipe I used here: https://unsophisticook.com/salt-dough-recipe/...

Oct 14, 202316 min

225: Power Tip: 5 Lazy Dinner Hacks for the Productive Moms

Include Fast 3 for an Quick Meal Make Extra of a Big Pot Meal, Freeze them & Re-heat Soups & Sandwiches Make Extra Pre-cooked Meats, Freeze them & Re-heat Have an Appetizer Dinner -Kawai Let's be Friends! -> https://www.instagram.com/kawai_ahquin Website -> http://www.kawaiahquin.com...

Oct 06, 202324 min

224: Create Yourself a Highlight Sheet & Why it’s Important

Some may call it a "Brag List" or an even an "Elevated Resume". But why should you make one if you're a stay at home mom, homeschooler or an Entrepreneur? In this episode, you'll discover how this is not only good for others to know, but also for your own confidence. -Kawai Let's Connect → https://www.instagram.com/kawai_ahquin Website -> http://www.kawaiahquin.com...

Oct 02, 202319 min

223: 2 SIMPLE Community Entrepreneur Events your can have your Kids Start in

Want to get your kid started in Entrepreneurship but don't want the hassle of finding customers, making an entire business or marketing? Here's a 2 SIMPLE Community Entrepreneur Events your can have your Kids Start in. -Kawai Let's be Friends! -> https://www.instagram.com/kawai_ahquin Website -> http://www.kawaiahquin.com...

Sep 29, 202319 min

222: When you Talk Yourself OUT of Opportunities

Have you ever had an opportunity handed to you? You prayed about it, maybe even started it but once in the middle of it, you stopped? In this episode we'll talk about ways you may be talking yourself out of opportunities. -Kawai Let's Connect → https://www.instagram.com/kawai_ahquin Website -> http://www.kawaiahquin.com...

Sep 25, 202327 min

221: Fear of Missing Out: When You’re Afraid that Your Kids will be Missing Out on Traditional School Extracurricular Activities, Sports, and other opportunities

Are you Afraid that your children will miss out on extracurricular activities, sports, and other opportunities that's available in traditional schools and not at the forefront of Homeschooling? In this episode we'll talk about many ways you can provide the SAME opportunities for your child in your homeschool. -Kawai Let's be Friends! -> https://www.instagram.com/kawai_ahquin Website -> http://www.kawaiahquin.com...

Sep 18, 202320 min

220: Power Tip: Alexa can be Your Spelling Assistant

Wanna save your time & breath :) when your kid asks you to spell a word over and over again? Let Alexa become your new Spelling Assistant! Listen in on how she can help you with Homeschool & Homework. -Kawai Let's be Friends! -> https://www.instagram.com/kawai_ahquin Website -> http://www.kawaiahquin.com...

Sep 15, 20237 min

219: De-Bunking the Top 3 Myths about Working and Homeschooling

Let's De-Bunk the Top 3 Myths about Working and Homeschooling The 3 MYTHs we're Gonna De-Bunk & How to Start Homeschooling You HAVE to be a SAHM to Homeschool You can't have a Full-time Job or Business if you want to Homeschool If you work, you HAVE to work from Home -Kawai Let's be Friends! -> https://www.instagram.com/kawai_ahquin Website -> http://www.kawaiahquin.com...

Sep 12, 202319 min

218: Why YOU are the BEST TEACHER for your KIDS

Are you on the fence of Homeschooling and ever said, "I don't think I'm the best teacher for my kids."- NEWS FLASH! You are! And it's because you are BEST person for this Job. In this episode you'll learn WHY you don't have to KNOW everything to be your Kid's Best Teacher and How you ALREADY HAVE what it takes. Kawai Let's be Friends! -> https://www.instagram.com/kawai_ahquin Website -> http://www.kawaiahquin.com...

Sep 08, 202319 min

217: Power Tip: Simple French Fry Breakfast Hash your Kids can make too!

I'm all about repurposing left over's for another dish & I learned a way to use all the left over french fries that your kids do not eat after eating take-out (& spending a gazillion dollars) Step 1: Take home left over Fries, store in a large ziplock bag & place in the freezer. (You can also utilize frozen store-bought fries) When you're ready to make the French fry Hash: Ingredients: Chopped breakfast meats (bacon, ham, sausage)- 4 bacon & 4 sliced ham 8 Scramble Eggs Chopped f...

Sep 04, 20239 min

216: HOW to maintain Work-Life Balance as a Homeschooling Entrepreneur Mom.

H: Health- Stopped allowing my weight to determine the value of what I looked like. Instead I do things that FEEL good to my body. Move, Workout, Eat (take time after meals to see how my body reacts- tired, sluggish, heart burn), Simple skincare (wash my face in the shower, use moisturizer, lip care). DOESN'T have to be daily. Instead Set up a Routine. O: Outside- Outdoors grounds me, fresh air, being in my garden. What can you do to give yourself a BREAK? W: Worship- Open my bible app, turn on ...

Sep 01, 202326 min

215: Our Not-So-Normal-Curriculum for our 2023-2024 Homeschool Year

Are you trying to find a way to Create a Homeschool that Fits YOUR Ohana? In this episode, my hope is to inspire you to create a homeschool that Speaks to your Kids, That you'll love to Teach and That Fits Your Lifestyle -Kawai Let's be Friends! -> https://www.instagram.com/kawai_ahquin Website -> http://www.kawaiahquin.com...

Aug 28, 202324 min

214: Why asking ”What Curriculum do You Use?” is NOT the Best Question to Help Build Your Homeschool for Your Kids

Every Child is Unique. Their Learning Style. Their Interests. Their Communicative Skills. So that is Why My "Curriculum" or Their "Curriculum" may NOT fit your Kids or your Homeschool. In this episode, we'll talk about better questions to ask fellow Homeschoolers. -Kawai Let's be Friends! -> https://www.instagram.com/kawai_ahquin Website -> http://www.kawaiahquin.com...

Aug 25, 202318 min

213: Our Generosity Homeschool Project: Educational Kits for Maui Ohanas. & How you can Start your Own!

Our Homeschool this year started with our Hearts. Since the devastating wildfire in Lahaina left many without anything, we wanted to give back in whatever little ways we could. In this episode you'll Learn how many Lessons a Homeschool Yard Sale can give your Keiki! Then turn it into a Fundraiser to give it more Purpose and Heart. Hopefully it'll inspire more generosity not only in your homeschool, but in your home too. Click Here if you want to do more for Maui: https://www.kaainamomona.org/soc...

Aug 22, 202324 min

212: Power Tip: Best Appliance to Teach your Kids How to Cook

Cooking is a part of Adulting that is a vital Skill. Although it may be intimidating to trust your kids with appliances, I've found that this appliance has by far been the Simplest and Safest for my kids to Learn on! Plus they can make quite of bit of meals on it! Donating: Maui's devastation is surreal and I have friends who have lost everything. In efforts to help the affected kids with an intentional heart, my friend, Leslie and I are hosting a School Supply & Homeschool drive for a group...

Aug 19, 202314 min

211: Simple Ways to Teach your Kids How to Have a Charitable Heart

Teaching your Values and Beliefs in your Home covers Parenting, Homeschool and Preparing your Kids to be Good Big Humans. It will Shape the Way they Work or do Business. If Having a Charitable Heart is a Value that Speaks Volumes to You, then listen in on this episode to hear Simple Ways you can Teach it to Your Keiki. Donating: Maui's devastation is surreal and I have friends who have lost everything. In efforts to help the affected kids with an intentional heart, my friend, Leslie and I are ho...

Aug 14, 202325 min

210: Ways Homeschooling feels LONELY & What To Do if you start to Feel this Way

This was a FEAR of mines & my hubbies when we first started looking into homeschooling. But we learned how work through it (because even after researching and prepping, those lonely days still came) AND how to finally prevent the LONELY feeling from ever coming back. -Kawai Let's be Friends! -> https://www.instagram.com/kawai_ahquin Website -> http://www.kawaiahquin.com...

Aug 07, 202321 min

208: Our Littlest is 3! Lessons from your Youngest Child.

Our youngest of our 5 kids just turned 3 and we are coming to the realization that the little babies in our life are growing up (way too fast). So while I sit here and reminisce, I also came up with lessons that this little guy has taught us. With the hopes that you will find similar lessons with your little one too. -Kawai Let's be Friends! -> https://www.instagram.com/kawai_ahquin Website -> http://www.homeschoolingentrepreneurmom.com...

Jul 31, 202328 min

207: What Homeschool Style is the BEST?

It can be overwhelming to not just start Homeschooling your kids, but now you have to figure out which STYLE is best for your family?! In this episode you'll learn the BEST Homeschool Style that'll fit your family's unique needs. -Kawai Let's be Friends! -> https://www.instagram.com/kawai_ahquin Website -> http://www.homeschoolingentrepreneurmom.com...

Jul 29, 202321 min

206: Power Tip: 10 minute Sunday Routine to Set up the Week for Productivity

Here's my Weekly Planning Routine that I utilize to keep my family & myself productive during the week! You'll learn how to plan your week with ALL the tasks & events in your busy life... while still allowing for flexibility & spontaneity! -Kawai Let's be Friends! -> https://www.instagram.com/kawai_ahquin Website -> http://www.homeschoolingentrepreneurmom.com...

Jul 25, 202322 min

205: Educational Summer Activity Series: Part 4: Build a Business in 10 Days, Day 6-10

Kid Entrepreneur Project that allows their imagination to go beyond! (Day 1-2) Brainstorm Ideas for a Problem they can Solve (Day 3-5) Do Market Research (Day 6-7) Create a Business Name (Come up with a Few & Have the family Vote!) What does their business do & what problem will it solve? List of Products (Keep it Simple: 1-3) Would their business be brick & mortar or online? Who is their target market? (ages, boys, girls, gamers, athletes, etc) (Day 8-9) Let's Talk Money Cost to Sta...

Jul 21, 202325 min

204: Educational Summer Activity Series: Part 4: Build a Business in 10 Days, Day 1-5

Kid Entrepreneur Project that allows their imagination to go beyond the Box! (Day 1-2) Brainstorm Ideas for a Problem they can Solve Invention of a New Product What is something that would make your life easier? video games, toys, chores, etc Making a Product/ Food to Sell that they love what is something that you like to do or eat Service that can be provided if someone did something for you that'll help you out, what would it be? community, church, friends (Day 3-5) Do Market Research Are ther...

Jul 17, 202320 min

203: Educational Summer Activity Series: Part 3: Restaurant Nights

Want a night off from dinner duty? Have the kids do it by creating Restaurant Nights! Pick a theme/ name for the Restaurant Have them Prep & Create Ambiance : Menu, Decor, uniform, music, etc Give every kid a role & responsibilities: Host, Server, Cook Pick a date & enjoy the experience -Kawai Let's be Friends! -> https://www.instagram.com/kawai_ahquin Website -> http://www.homeschoolingentrepreneurmom.com...

Jul 14, 202317 min
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