Having a Don't Do list is just as important as having a To Do List and today we are hashing that all out. In order to do the things you love to do, there are going to be things you can't do. What things are on your Don't Do list so that you can do the things you love? Everlane: The Cotton V T-shirt Bittersweet by Shauna Niequist Hello Fresh Loving This Week Angela: Hallelujah Anyway by Anne Lamott also mentioned: Traveling Mercies by Anne Lamott Maren: Instagram Follows - National Geographic ( @...
May 15, 2017•56 min•Ep. 23
It's hard for us to contain our excitement about this week's episode. Though we love many different personality typing systems, the Enneagram is our newest love. Today we are welcoming our friend Amanda Ginn to the show and the three of us chat about all 9 Enneagram types and how knowing your type can help you as a homeschool parent. If you've never taken an Enneagram test before or are unsure of your type, head to 9types.com for a free starter test. You can find Amanda on Instagram at @asweareg...
May 08, 2017•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 22
Summer's coming! In the homeschool world, summer is a time of change. Even for those who homeschool year round, there are new things to change up your routine from weather to friends to vacations. Join us as we talk through our summer plans, what we're keeping the same and what we'll change up. Logic of English Bravewriter maandpamodern on Instagram Nessy Personality Hacker Podcast Episode 167 - Personality Types and Making Projects Happen Loving This Week Maren: The Fidget Cube Angela: The Onio...
May 01, 2017•41 min•Ep. 21
It's our 20th Episode and we are celebrating by getting chatty! We talk all about how our homeschools are going - what's going well and what needs a little tweaking. We also chat about where we find inspiration these days. Join us! Voxer Bravewriter Math Lessons for Living Education Prodigy Math Poetry Tea Time Esperanza Rising Read Aloud Revival Podcast Susan Wise Bauer's Audio Workshops - Homeschooling the Real Child , A Plan for Teaching Writing (Elementary Grades) Maren's Favorite Instagram ...
Apr 24, 2017•52 min•Ep. 20
Today we are super excited to have Danielle Miller on the podcast to chat with us all about Charlotte Mason. Whether you're a seasoned Charlotte Mason homeschooler or this is the first you've heard of this method, you're sure to leave this conversation with a few ideas you can easily implement right away. Hamilton: The Revolution Paddle to the Sea The Wonderful Wizard of Oz The Burgess Bird Book for Children The Burgess Animal Books A Charlotte Mason Companion by Karen Andreola Ambleside Online ...
Apr 17, 2017•50 min•Ep. 19
One major perk of homeschooling is the flexibility to travel as a family. We are big fans of this family activity and learning opportunity. You don't have to go far to reap all the benefits travel has to offer. Join us as we talk about the whys and hows of traveling as a family as well as our completely opposite travel planning styles. Loving This Week Angela: S-Town Maren: Joy Eggerichs Reed's Instagram Visit our website Join our closed Facebook group: Unrefined Homeschoolers Follow us on Faceb...
Apr 10, 2017•53 min•Ep. 18
Join us as we talk about how we use routines in our homeschool. We'll talk about how routines create freedom and security for kids and parents. There is no one size fits all for routines because every parent and child needs something different, so it is helpful to find what works for you and embrace it. Whole30 Melissa Hartwig's Instagram 17 Simple Tips for Eating Healthier Math Lessons For a Living Education Handwriting Practice: Jokes and Riddles Loving This Week Maren: #imomsohard Angela: Hom...
Apr 03, 2017•53 min•Ep. 17
It's that time of year where we ask ourselves tough questions about why we're on this journey. Need some help solidifying your reasons for homeschooling? Maren and Angela share lots of great reasons why they homeschool. Maybe it will help you with your whys. (And we talk about our lack of make-up savvy). LTW Maren - HP Printer Angela - Survivor Visit our website Join our closed Facebook group: Unrefined Homeschoolers Follow us on Facebook and Instagram Email us any questions or feedback at homes...
Mar 27, 2017•54 min•Ep. 16
As homeschool parents, we can't and shouldn't do it all. In this episode, we explore ways in which we invite others in by delegating our work with home and school. Your Business Math Instacart Blue Apron Loving This Week Maren - Patagonia Sweater Angela - Start Up Also mentioned: How I Built This Reply All Mystery Show Heavyweight Serial Season 1 Visit our website Join our closed Facebook group: Unrefined Homeschoolers Follow us on Facebook and Instagram Email us any questions or feedback at hom...
Mar 20, 2017•56 min•Ep. 15
Today's episode is all about living a crunchy lifestyle! We talk about our personal stories and journeys toward a more natural, healthy way of life. We also share a few tips and tricks as well as what we are Loving This Week. Whole30 Uber Eats The Business of Being Born Azure Standard CSA - Community Supported Agriculture Elderberry Syrup Recipe Fire Cider Recipe Plant Therapy Kidsafe Plant Therapy Muscle Aid Loving This Week Angela: Caramel Cadbury Egg Maren: Z: The Beginning of Everything Visi...
Mar 13, 2017•59 min•Ep. 14
Join us as we dive into a discussion of all things technology related! We will talk about whether or not we think it's necessary, useful and beneficial in our homeschool and how we are finding a balance as we navigate a changing world. We also chat about all the techie things we do and use in our homeschool. Simplicity Parenting by Kim John Payne Read Aloud Revival Audible iPod Nano iPod Touch Hank the Cowdog The Boxcar Children Epic Podcasts StoryNory Sugarcrash Kids Brains On Tumble Alien Adve...
Mar 06, 2017•58 min•Ep. 13
One of the most important things we can do as homeschool parents is to take good care of ourselves. So why do we often neglect to do this? Today we talk about all the reasons to prioritize self care, our history with self care and all the different things we do to take care of ourselves. We also talk about what we are Loving This Week. What's Yours Like? Cards Against Humanity Time's Up Whole30 Loving This Week MasterChef Jr. Live Kombucha Visit our new website Join our closed Facebook group: Un...
Feb 27, 2017•57 min•Ep. 12
This is the time of year where we wonder if we're really doing the right thing. Are we doing too much? Too little? Are we ruining our kids? In this episode, we lay out our questions, talk through our fears and get back to feeling confident about our choices. Loving This Week Angela: Kimberly Pull-On Boot Jeans from Liverpool Maren: Qeepsake Visit our new website Join our closed Facebook group: Unrefined Homeschoolers Follow us on Facebook and Instagram Email us any questions or feedback at homes...
Feb 20, 2017•44 min•Ep. 11
This is our final book club chat about the book Simplicity Parenting by Kim John Payne. We are wrapping things up by talking about Chapters 5 and 6, which are all about schedules and filtering out the adult world. Please join us! Visit our new website Join our closed Facebook group: Unrefined Homeschoolers Follow us on Facebook and Instagram Email us any questions or feedback at homeschoolunrefined@gmail.com...
Feb 13, 2017•35 min•Ep. 10
"Sometimes the best way to teach science is to not answer kids' questions." - Jenny Schultz Today our first guest, Jenny Schultz, is here to talk to us about integrating science into our homeschool days. Jenny shares with us how easy it is to incorporate science into what you're already doing because kids are naturally curious. She gives great ideas for making science fun and interesting. Citizen Science Projects Carolina Biological Loving This Week Jenny: Homemade Quidditch game Maren: Comprehe...
Feb 06, 2017•41 min•Ep. 10
Today we are continuing our conversation of Simplicity Parenting by Kim John Payne by discussing Chapters 3 and 4 (Environment and Rhythm). We'd love to have you join us! No need to have read the book ahead of time. Visit our new website Join our closed Facebook group: Unrefined Homeschoolers Follow us on Facebook and Instagram Email us any questions or feedback at homeschoolunrefined@gmail.com...
Jan 30, 2017•40 min•Ep. 9
We are taking this opportunity to geek out about our favorite musical, Hamilton. Join us as we talk about what it is, why we love it and why we think it's a perfect fit for homeschooling. We talk about the history, music, art, culture and all the ways we use it in our homeschool. Hamilton Album (explicit) Hamilton Album (clean) The Room Where It's Happening Podcast #14 with Alex Lacamoire Hamilton Mixtape Hamilton: The Revolution Kid-Friendly Hamilton Songs (See this spotify playlist) The Story ...
Jan 23, 2017•59 min•Ep. 9
Today we are honing in on Chapters 1 and 2 of Simplicity Parenting by Kim John Payne. Feel free to read along with us or just listen in on our conversations as we share our insights and questions from the book.
Jan 16, 2017•28 min•Ep. 8
Today we are super excited to talk about one of our favorite parenting books, Simplicity Parenting by Kim John Payne. Join us as we reflect on how we have tried to implement some of the principles in our parenting. We are going to be delving deeper into Simplicity Parenting in a series of bonus episodes. Follow along with us! We're starting with Chapters 1 & 2 on Jan. 16, 2017. Loving This Week Maren: LuSa Organics Shampoo Bar Aveda light elements smoothing fluid Angela: Hillbilly Elegy by J...
Jan 09, 2017•50 min•Ep. 8
It's the end of the year and we're in the mood to reflect! Join us as we chat about what's going well, what needs tweaking and some new insights. At the end, we share what we are Loving This Week. Simplicity Parenting by Kim John Payne Bravewriter The Tale of Despereaux by Kate DiCamillo A Long Walk To Water by Linda Sue Park Read Aloud Revival Podcast Ben's Trumpet by Rachel Isadora Mo Willems Cheaper By the Dozen by Frank Gilbreth and Ernestine Gilbreth Carey Ella Enchanted by Gail Carson Levi...
Dec 26, 2016•58 min•Ep. 7
In this episode, we scratch the surface of one of our favorite topics, personality typing. We talk all about the Myers-Briggs typing system, the four different letter pairs and how knowing your personality can be helpful as a homeschool parent. At the end, we will share what we are Loving This Week. 16 Personalities (free Myers-Briggs test) Personality Hacker Podcast Gifts Differing: Understanding Personality Type by Isabel Briggs Myers and Peter Myers Nurture By Nature by Paul Tieger and Barbar...
Dec 12, 2016•55 min•Ep. 6
Tis the season for Christmas/Holiday/Winter read-alouds and we wanted to share our favorites. What are your favorites? We'd love to hear! Join our facebook group and let us know. Our Favorites An Orange For Frankie by Patricia Polacco Christmas Tapestry by Patricia Polacco The Snowman by Raymond Briggs The Night Tree by Eve Bunting Nativity - Usborne Song of the Stars by Sally Lloyd-Jones The Jesus Storybook Bible by Sally Lloyd-Jones Thoughts to Make Your Heart Sing by Sally Lloyd-Jones The Sno...
Dec 07, 2016•17 min•Ep. 5
Where words fail, music speaks. - Hans Christian Andersen Join us as we talk all about incorporating music into your homeschool. We also talk about getting breaks and rest as a homeschool parent as well as what we are Loving This Week. We would love to have you join our closed Facebook group where we discuss all things homeschooling or the podcast. Facebook Group: Unrefined Homeschoolers Sitter App Amazon Tap Amazon Echo Apple Music Spotify Maren's Spotify Playlists Simply Music Hamilton Musical...
Nov 28, 2016•1 hr•Ep. 5
Listen in as we discuss our favorite books to read aloud. We also tackle our first listener question! If you have a question you'd like us to answer, you can email us at homeschoolunrefined@gmail.com Anylist iphone Reminders App Unrefined Homeschoolers - our closed FB group for anyone wanting to talk about and or support each other through homeschooling Picture Books Courderoy by Don Freeman Patricia Polacco - Thank You Mr. Falker Mo Willems - All Elephant and Piggie books, All Knuffle Bunny boo...
Nov 21, 2016•39 min•Ep. 4
Join Maren and Angela as we talk about the reasons we think reading aloud is the most important thing we do all day. We also chat about kids' winter gear, online shopping, buying things on consignment and of course, what we are Loving This Week. If you are a homeschooling parent or interested in joining our conversation about homeschooling, please join our closed facebook group, Unrefined Homeschoolers . REI Garage Swap.com thredUP Andrew Pudewa's talk, Nuturing Competent Communicators Give Your...
Nov 14, 2016•50 min•Ep. 4
