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Do you need to be an expert? Think about how many times this idea has been told to you. Have you heard of the 10,000 hour rule or the idea of deliberate practice? Both of these ideas, among others, push the idea of expertise. But do you really need to be an expert at one thing or specialize in a specific field, or know your niche? This blog is about exploring outside of the box. Looking at different ways to do things outside of the typically accepted advice. So far we've challenged the idea o...

Homeschooling moms are divided on this issue. We want to homeschool for the freedom to not be tied to our desks. Yet, homeschooling online opens the door for so many opportunities. What's a mom to do? There are pros and cons to homeschooling online. There isn't a one-size fits all approach to it. You know your kids, their personalities, and what works and what doesn't. Show notes and links: https://lifeunboxed.blog/homeschooling-online Find your tribe. Join the online community...

Do you dread the thought of teaching art for homeschool? Are you feeling like you aren’t creative enough or you don’t have the skill? You can add art to your homeschool, even if you aren’t an artist.We are homeschool moms, so we are supposed to be amazing at teaching our kids and giving them experiences. All while working from home. You’re a super mom. Let’s face it. There are certain subjects that we just hate to teach. Chemistry and algebra get me every time. We know we want to give ou...

A homeschool co-op is a lot of fun, but it also fills the outlet for homeschool socialization. There are different types of co-ops, but a true homeschool co op is parent led and involved. Usually, the parents are teaching all the classes. Now I know your first thought is, “What can I teach?” There are so many homeschool co-op ideas, but I know it is hard to know what you will enjoy teaching. You can see the previous 25 homeschool co-op class ideas. And here are 25 more easy co-op classe...

You want to teach a co-op class, but you don't know what to teach? Here are 25 easy homeschool co-op class ideas you can put together, and you don't need to be an expert.Here are co-op class ideas that I've taught, the kids have participated in, or been in our co-op. I tried to offer as many ideas for the class. Ideas for art classes, literature and communication, history and geography, and more! Show notes and links: https://lifeunboxed.blog/homeschool-co-op-class-ideas RESOURCES M...

Is it possible to work from home with a newborn? I know the first thought is no way. But this is actually one of the easiest stages to work from home with.Show notes and links: https://lifeunboxed.blog/work-from-home-with-a-newborn Find your tribe. Join the online community: Rebel Moms Club for Working Homeschool Mom: https://www.facebook.com/groups/rebelmomsclubGrab your guide today! The Momtrepreneur's Guide to Homeschool Curriculum: https://lifeunboxed.blog/homeschool-curriculum...