make joy normal: cozy homeschooling
In the context of promoting joy, fun and an environment of love, Bonnie welcomes you! Bonnie is a homeschool mom of seven kids, 32 years in - writer, speaker and cheerleader. Meet her cohosts who bring your questions and theirs to the table: Elizabeth, mom of six, in the thick of glorious family life, and Christina, just starting the homeschool journey with three littles. Join us for some honest discussion about how to make home education cozy. Just like you imagined.
make joy normal: cozy homeschooling
intentional gifts, affordable gifts, finding the time
Zoe brings these great questions to the show around gift giving. Keeping spending, stuff, emotions and mom's sanity all within a reasonable limit.
Hard to do at Christmastime!
Join us for some discussion about how we do things, what worked, what didn't and trying to maintain some semblance of equilibrium.
2:10 - Avoiding burnout at Christmas
6:13 - Advent traditions
9:29 - Santa Claus and gift giving
19:33 - Online shopping and supporting local
24:23 - Stocking gift ideas
27:37 - When to open presents?
42:31 - Scaling back on gifts
47:48 - Managing high emotions
50:41 - Decorating and cultural traditions
Catholic Owned - Christmastide Shopping Guide
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