Homeschool Unrefined

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 (@natgeo) National Geographic Travel (@natgeotravel) Retta Einstein (@unforettable)   Visit our website Join our closed Facebook group: Unrefined Homeschoolers Follow us on Facebook and Instagram  Angela on Instagram: @unrefinedangela Maren on Instagram: @unrefinedmaren Email us any questions or feedback at homeschoolunrefined@gmail.com

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 @aswearegoing The Enneagram Institute The Enneagram Institute's Type Combinations (for relationships) Homeschooling and the Voyage of Self-Discovery by David H. Albert Amanda read this awesome quote by David Albert, "Recognition of the utter originality of each and every journey remains by far the single most important reason to homeschool." The Liturgists Podcast Episode 37: The Enneagram The Road Back to You Podcast Loving This Week Maren: The People Vs. OJ Simpson: American Crime Story (can be seen on Netflix) Angela: The Shauna Niequist Podcast Other Mentions: Bittersweet by Shauna Niequist Present Over Perfect by Shauna Niequist The Road Back to You Episode 6 with Shauna Niequist The Relevant Podcast   Visit our website Join our closed Facebook group: Unrefined Homeschoolers Follow us on Facebook and Instagram  Email us any questions or feedback at homeschoolunrefined@gmail.com

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 Onion on Instagram   Visit our website Join our closed Facebook group: Unrefined Homeschoolers Follow us on Facebook and Instagram  Email us any questions or feedback at homeschoolunrefined@gmail.com

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 Follows - maandpamodern, naturepalexchange, wrightathomeschool, 3kidstravel, my_little_poppies, readaloudrevival, juliebravewriter, myheartshomestead, aliciahutchinson, treehouse_schoolhouse, saltytribe.co, wanderlust.crew, not.quite.charlotte A Gracious Space by Julie Bogart The Writer's Jungle by Julie Bogart Loving This Week Angela - Sweeter Than Honey: A Coloring Book to Nourish Your Soul The Happiness Project Mini Posters: A Coloring Book Prismacolor Premier Colored Pencils Maren - Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt   Visit our website Join our closed Facebook group: Unrefined Homeschoolers Follow us on Facebook and Instagram  Email us any questions or feedback at homeschoolunrefined@gmail.com

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 For the Children's Sake by Susan Schaeffer Macaulay Wild + Free Handbook of Nature Study Loving This Week Angela: Crime Writers On Podcast: S-Town episodes Sorta Awesome Podcast: S-Town by Serial Pop Culture Happy Hour Podcast: S-Town and Chewing Gum Maren: American Apparel T-Shirt   Visit our website Join our closed Facebook group: Unrefined Homeschoolers Follow us on Facebook and Instagram  Email us any questions or feedback at homeschoolunrefined@gmail.com

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 Facebook and Instagram  Email us any questions or feedback at homeschoolunrefined@gmail.com

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: Homegoing by Yaa Gyasi   Visit our website Join our closed Facebook group: Unrefined Homeschoolers Follow us on Facebook and Instagram  Email us any questions or feedback at homeschoolunrefined@gmail.com    

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 homeschoolunrefined@gmail.com

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 homeschoolunrefined@gmail.com

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   Visit our website Join our closed Facebook group: Unrefined Homeschoolers Follow us on Facebook and Instagram  Email us any questions or feedback at homeschoolunrefined@gmail.com