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Empowering moms to work from home and homeschool. Life Unboxed is a momtrepreneur's guide to raising kids, running a business, and keeping your sanity. So you can work at home and homeschool confidently. For more great momtrepreneur content check out lifeunboxed.blog. New episodes posted weekly.[Some of the links in the show notes are affiliate links. If you purchase using one of these links, I make a small commission at no additional cost to you. This helps me keeps things free for you, and who doesn’t love free stuff.]

  1. 4D AGO

    Parent Guide to the Hardest Stage: Your Ultimate Survival Manual

    Parenting is hard, but it is also the greatest thing we will ever do. This parent guide is going to walk you through the hardest stage of parenting. No, it isn’t the infant, toddler, or preschool stages. The hardest stage of parenting is launching your teen/young adult kids.  Yes, I need a parent guide for it. Since it is hard to find, let us share our knowledge and walk each other through the hardest stage of parenting. The launching stage.  Each stage of parenting comes with its challenges. And I’ve parented every stage many times, but nothing compared to trying to launch my pre-adult children.  Show notes and links: https://lifeunboxed.blog/parent-guide/ Grab your guide today! The Momtrepreneur's Guide to Homeschool Curriculum: https://lifeunboxed.blog/homeschool-curriculum/   RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW: Feeding the Mouth that Bites You Learning From Experience Teaching Worldview Homeschool Dual Enrollment Teenagers Resume Guide: Easy Hacks to Create the Perfect Resume Journals and Notebooks for Mom + Homeschool Resources: https://geni.us/Jodiethemom  ~~~ REBEL MOM CHECKLIST: A NO NONSENSE GUIDE TO WORKING FROM HOME AND HOMESCHOOLING Ditch the overwhelm and struggle. It is possible to work from home and homeschool confidently. Get actionable suggestions and practical help.  https://lifeunboxed.blog/homeschool-and-work-from-home/ MOMS RUN ON COFFEE. BUY JODIE THE MOM ONE. https://ko-fi.com/lifeunboxedblog   ABOUT JODIE THE MOM: To learn more about Jodie, please visit:  https://lifeunboxed.blog/about-the-mom-work-from-home-mom/   To learn more about Life Unboxed blog, visit:  https://lifeunboxed.blog/about-the-blog-working-from-home-with-kids/   FOLLOW JODIE: Website: https://lifeunboxed.blog/ Business: https://www.jodierperry.com/ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/LifeUnboxed Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Lifeunboxedblog Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lifeunboxedblog/ Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/c-647543 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@lifeunboxedblog   Music for the intro/outro is Like it Hot by Tenoaxe http://teknoaxe.com/Link_Code_3.php?q=1579   Disclaimer: This video and description contain affiliate links. If you purchase using one of these links, I make a small commission at no additional cost to you. This helps me keeps things free for you, and who doesn’t love free stuff. Support the show

    14 min

  2. OCT 6

    5 Practical Tips to Keep Grades for School When You Hate to Grade

    Grading. This is the dreaded task. You know the kind of task you need to psyche yourself up for days ahead of time. And grading for 4 kids multiplies this feeling by 4. Teaching multiple grades, figuring out the right curriculum, and keeping grades for school, it can get overwhelming. Keeping grades is not my favorite thing to do, but over the years, through trial and error, I've found a system that works.   If you are feeling mom guilt when it comes to keeping grades for school, banish it. You homeschool because you want to tailor curriculum and teaching for your child, not because you love to grade. Give yourself permission to hate this part. I will let you in on a secret, teachers don't like to grade either. You are in good company. Show notes and links: https://lifeunboxed.blog/5-practical-tips-to-keep-grades-for-school-when-you-hate-to-grade/ RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW: Teaching Multiple Grades How to Choose the Best Homeschool Curriculum Your Essential Office Supply List Excel Spreadsheet Grade Books High School Transcript How to be a Better Writer  ~~~ CHECK OUT LIFE UNBOXED MERCHANDISE AND GET SOME GREAT MOM BOSS SWAG https://teespring.com/stores/life-unboxed-blog  MOMS RUN ON COFFEE. BUY JODIE THE MOM ONE. https://ko-fi.com/lifeunboxedblog  ABOUT JODIE THE MOM: To learn more about Jodie, please visit: https://lifeunboxed.blog/about-the-mom-work-from-home-mom/  To learn more about Life Unboxed blog, visit: https://lifeunboxed.blog/about-the-blog-working-from-home-with-kids/  FOLLOW JODIE: Website: https://lifeunboxed.blog/ Business: https://www.jodierperry.com/ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/LifeUnboxed Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Lifeunboxedblog Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lifeunboxedblog/ Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/c-647543 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtim_brDQELfL7-EaIKdU1Q   Music for the intro/outro is Like it Hot by Tenoaxe http://teknoaxe.com/Link_Code_3.php?q=1579  Disclaimer: This podcast and description contain affiliate links. If you purchase using one of these links, I make a small commission at no additional cost to you. This helps me keeps things free for you, and who doesn’t love free stuff. Support the show

    15 min

  3. SEP 29

    Essential Tips for Homeschooling High Schoolers

    Homeschooling high schoolers means you are almost finished homeschooling. Unless, there are younger kids, then it is just the start of a new and exciting chapter in your homeschool journey.  But homeschooling high schoolers might feel like a giant leap from the elementary years. And you are also planning for after high school, college or not to college, and really preparing your students for the rest of their lives.   No pressure, right? Show notes and links: https://lifeunboxed.blog/high-schoolers/ Grab your guide today! The Momtrepreneur's Guide to Homeschool Curriculum: https://lifeunboxed.blog/homeschool-curriculum/  RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW: Highschool Credits Made Simple: https://youtu.be/UdFMOPlDPa4 Homeschool Planet:  https://homeschoolplanet.idevaffiliate.com/idevaffiliate.php?id=373 Teach Your Kids to be Independent Thinkers: https://youtu.be/xYUKVWTV1hw Homeschool Dual Enrollment: https://youtu.be/2t3q5TDsJJE Teenagers Resume Guide: https://youtu.be/Y-YMtElFg5k Homeschool All in One Curriculum: https://youtu.be/jtTWm4rdxfQ Book Reviews: https://lifeunboxed.blog/category/book-reviews/  Journals and Notebooks for Mom + Homeschool Resources  ~~~ REBEL MOM CHECKLIST: A NO NONSENSE GUIDE TO WORKING FROM HOME AND HOMESCHOOLING Ditch the overwhelm and struggle. It is possible to work from home and homeschool confidently. Get actionable suggestions and practical help.  https://lifeunboxed.blog/homeschool-and-work-from-home/  CHECK OUT LIFE UNBOXED MERCHANDISE AND GET SOME GREAT MOM BOSS SWAG https://teespring.com/stores/life-unboxed-blog  MOMS RUN ON COFFEE. BUY JODIE THE MOM ONE. https://ko-fi.com/lifeunboxedblog  ABOUT JODIE THE MOM: To learn more about Jodie, please visit:  https://lifeunboxed.blog/about-the-mom-work-from-home-mom/  FOLLOW JODIE: Website: https://lifeunboxed.blog/ Business: https://www.jodierperry.com/ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/LifeUnboxed Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Lifeunboxedblog Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lifeunboxedblog/ Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/c-647543 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@lifeunboxedblog Music for the intro/outro is Like it Hot by Tenoaxe http://teknoaxe.com/Link_Code_3.php?q=1579 Disclaimer: This video and description contain affiliate links. If you purchase using one of these links, I make a small commission at no additional cost to you. This helps me keeps things free for you, and who doesn’t love free stuff. Support the show

    15 min

  4. SEP 22

    How to Make Money from Home and Homeschool Your Kids

    Are you wanting to live your impossible dream, but you don't know how to make money from home and homeschool your kids?   Show notes and links: https://lifeunboxed.blog/how-to-make-money-from-home RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW:  My Story from Corporate Workhorse to Momtrepreneur Managing Information Mug Nerds (Etsy Shop) Don't Up is the Wrong Advice How is Success Defined Mom Boss 2.0 Workbook (Free Download) The Beginners Guide to Working and Homeschooling Is Time Blocking the Best Way? Create a Routine  Mom Boss 2.0 Course Routine vs Schedule Mini-Course Grab your guide today! The Momtrepreneur's Guide to Homeschool Curriculum: https://lifeunboxed.blog/homeschool-curriculum/ Journals and Notebooks for Mom + Homeschool Resources: https://geni.us/Jodiethemom ~~~ MOM BOSS 2.0 WORKBOOK Are you ready to break free from the 9–5, be your own boss, raise your kids, and enjoy your life? Download your free 20-page workbook and get started on your path to freedom.  https://life-unboxed-blog.ck.page/73d633e72d   CHECK OUT LIFE UNBOXED MERCHANDISE AND GET SOME GREAT MOM BOSS SWAG https://teespring.com/stores/life-unboxed-blog   MOMS RUN ON COFFEE. BUY JODIE THE MOM ONE. https://ko-fi.com/lifeunboxedblog   ABOUT JODIE THE MOM: To learn more about Jodie, please visit:  https://lifeunboxed.blog/about-the-mom-work-from-home-mom/   To learn more about Life Unboxed blog, visit:  https://lifeunboxed.blog/about-the-blog-working-from-home-with-kids/   FOLLOW JODIE: Website: https://lifeunboxed.blog/ Business: https://www.jodierperry.com/ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/LifeUnboxed Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Lifeunboxedblog Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lifeunboxedblog/ Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/c-647543 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@lifeunboxedblog   Music for the intro/outro is Like it Hot by Tenoaxe http://teknoaxe.com/Link_Code_3.php?q=1579   Disclaimer: This video and description contain affiliate links. If you purchase using one of these links, I make a small commission at no additional cost to you. This helps me keeps things free for you, and who doesn’t love free stuff. Support the show

    12 min

  5. SEP 15

    Highschool Credits Made Simple: Guide To Homeschooling Highschool

    Highschool credits are important regardless of the path your teenager takes. If your homeschooling highschool, then you need to know about highschool credits.  Understanding homeschool highschool credits is going to help you create a strong homeschool high school transcript, and preparing your teen for life beyond homeschool. If you've ever wondered how many credits your teen needs and how to assign them, you're in the right place.   Yes, the idea of planning for high school can feel overwhelming at first, but let me help you simplify the process, so you can confidently plan for high school. Knowing how to track highschool credits and what to track will make it so much easier.   Show notes and links: https://lifeunboxed.blog/highschool-credits/  Grab your guide today! The Momtrepreneur's Guide to Homeschool Curriculum: https://lifeunboxed.blog/homeschool-curriculum/  RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW: Homeschool High School Transcript: https://youtu.be/H-DYy018WHU Homeschool All in One Curriculum: https://youtu.be/jtTWm4rdxfQ How to Motivate Teens for the Future: https://youtu.be/YmmPBRsIo3g Dual Enrollment Decoded: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly: Teenagers Resume Guide: Easy Hacks to Create the Perfect Resume: https://youtu.be/Y-YMtElFg5k Other High School Credit Standards:  https://hslda.org/post/3-ways-to-determine-my-teens-high-school-course-credit Homeschool Dual Enrollment: https://youtu.be/2t3q5TDsJJE  Journals and Notebooks for Mom + Homeschool Resources: https://geni.us/Jodiethemom ~~~ CHECK OUT LIFE UNBOXED MERCHANDISE AND GET SOME GREAT MOM BOSS SWAG https://teespring.com/stores/life-unboxed-blog MOMS RUN ON COFFEE. BUY JODIE THE MOM ONE. https://ko-fi.com/lifeunboxedblog To learn more about Life Unboxed blog, visit:  https://lifeunboxed.blog/about-the-blog-working-from-home-with-kids/   FOLLOW JODIE: Website: https://lifeunboxed.blog/ Business: https://www.jodierperry.com/ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/LifeUnboxed Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Lifeunboxedblog Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lifeunboxedblog/ Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/c-647543 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@lifeunboxedblog Music for the intro/outro is Like it Hot by Tenoaxe http://teknoaxe.com/Link_Code_3.php?q=1579 Disclaimer: This video and description contain affiliate links. If you purchase using one of these links, I make a small commission at no additional cost to you. This helps me keeps things free for you, and who doesn’t love free stuff. Support the show

    15 min

  6. SEP 8

    Homeschooling Online: Screen Time or Not to Screen Time

    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: Rebel Moms Club for Working Homeschool Mom:  https://www.facebook.com/groups/rebelmomsclub  Grab your guide today! The Momtrepreneur's Guide to Homeschool Curriculum: https://lifeunboxed.blog/homeschool-curriculum/  RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW: How to Homeschool and Work from Home: https://youtu.be/f-KRcIacc60 Homeschool Online Science Curriculum Mr D Math Independent Learners and Thinkers Art for Kids Hub Michelle Gay Science Teacher Scientific Method and Chewing Gum The Creative Penn Skillshare ABC Mouse Answers in Genesis  Frankly Built Typing Club  Journals and Notebooks for Mom + Homeschool Resources: https://geni.us/Jodiethemom  ~~~ REBEL MOM CHECKLIST: A NO NONSENSE GUIDE TO WORKING FROM HOME AND HOMESCHOOLING Ditch the overwhelm and struggle. It is possible to work from home and homeschool confidently. Get actionable suggestions and practical help.  https://life-unboxed-blog.ck.page/8b3ce0c604 To learn more about Life Unboxed blog, visit:  https://lifeunboxed.blog/about-the-blog-working-from-home-with-kids/ FOLLOW JODIE: Website: https://lifeunboxed.blog/ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/LifeUnboxed Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Lifeunboxedblog Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lifeunboxedblog/ Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/c-647543 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@lifeunboxedblog  Music for the intro/outro is Like it Hot by Tenoaxe http://teknoaxe.com/Link_Code_3.php?q=1579  Disclaimer: This video and description contain affiliate links. If you purchase using one of these links, I make a small commission at no additional cost to you. This helps me keeps things free for you, and who doesn’t love free stuff. Support the show

    15 min

  7. SEP 1

    The Self-Care Secret Every Exhausted Mom Needs to Know

    Show notes and resources mentioned in the episode: https://lifeunboxed.blog/self-care/ Self-care is a word that I love to hate. Mainly because the Instagram version of it is in conflict with reality. Is there a better way to self-care than what we see on Instagram?  Self-care is a trendy buzzword now, and I am fully aware that it can seem inaccessible for work from home and homeschool moms. We are always busy. Always exhausted. Running on coffee and the most convenient snack we can pull out of the pantry.   But that's why I like to talk about it. I want to change our social media ideas of self-care and make it very practical for work from home and homeschool moms.  Self-care isn’t reserved only for those who have time, money, or a nanny. True mom self-care isn’t about luxury or escapism (ok maybe this one a little bit), but it is about restoration. Finding your equilibrium in the pockets of your day.  Mom, let’s uncover the self-care secret so you can thrive.  Find your tribe. Join the online community: Rebel Moms Club for Working Homeschool Mom:  https://www.facebook.com/groups/rebelmomsclub  Grab your guide today! The Momtrepreneur's Guide to Homeschool Curriculum: https://lifeunboxed.blog/homeschool-curriculum/  Journals and Notebooks for Mom + Homeschool Resources: https://geni.us/Jodiethemom ~~~ REBEL MOM CHECKLIST: A NO NONSENSE GUIDE TO WORKING FROM HOME AND HOMESCHOOLING Ditch the overwhelm and struggle. It is possible to work from home and homeschool confidently. Get actionable suggestions and practical help.  https://lifeunboxed.blog/homeschool-and-work-from-home/ CHECK OUT LIFE UNBOXED MERCHANDISE AND GET SOME GREAT MOM BOSS SWAG https://teespring.com/stores/life-unboxed-blog  MOMS RUN ON COFFEE. BUY JODIE THE MOM ONE. https://ko-fi.com/lifeunboxedblog  ABOUT JODIE THE MOM: To learn more about Jodie, please visit:  https://lifeunboxed.blog/about-the-mom-work-from-home-mom/ FOLLOW JODIE: Website: https://lifeunboxed.blog/ Business: https://www.jodierperry.com/ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/LifeUnboxed Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Lifeunboxedblog Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lifeunboxedblog/ Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/c-647543 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@lifeunboxedblog   Music for the intro/outro is Like it Hot by Tenoaxe http://teknoaxe.com/Link_Code_3.php?q=1579   Disclaimer: This video and description contain affiliate links. If you purchase using one of these links, I make a small commission at no additional cost to you. This helps me keeps things free for you, and who doesn’t love free stuff. Support the show

    13 min

  8. AUG 25

    Planning For Homeschooling: Everything You Need To Know

    It is that time of year, planning for homeschooling! Out with the old curriculum or posted on Ebay, and in with the new.  Planning for homeschooling can be fun and exciting, but it can also be a bit overwhelming. Whether you are new or a veteran, making sure you haven't missed anything can be stress paralyzing. Let's take the stress out of planning for homeschooling.  Show notes and links: https://lifeunboxed.blog/planning-for-homeschooling/  Find your tribe. Join the online community: Rebel Moms Club for Working Homeschool Mom:  https://www.facebook.com/groups/rebelmomsclub  Grab your guide today! The Momtrepreneur's Guide to Homeschool Curriculum: https://lifeunboxed.blog/homeschool-curriculum/  RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW: Understanding Learning Styles Homeschool High School Transcripts Dual Enrollment How to Homeschool and Work From Home Time Management for Moms Who Work from Home Homeschooling Online Skillshare Homeschool Planet Greg Landry Homeschool Science Mr D Math ABC Mouse Homeschool+ Night Zookeeper: For a limited time get 50% off Journals and Notebooks for Mom + Homeschool Resources  ~~~ REBEL MOM CHECKLIST: A NO NONSENSE GUIDE TO WORKING FROM HOME AND HOMESCHOOLING Ditch the overwhelm and struggle. It is possible to work from home and homeschool confidently. Get actionable suggestions and practical help.   To learn more about Life Unboxed blog, visit:  https://lifeunboxed.blog/about-the-blog-working-from-home-with-kids/  FOLLOW JODIE: Website: https://lifeunboxed.blog/ Business: https://www.jodierperry.com/ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/LifeUnboxed Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Lifeunboxedblog Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lifeunboxedblog/ Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/c-647543 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@lifeunboxedblog Music for the intro/outro is Like it Hot by Tenoaxe http://teknoaxe.com/Link_Code_3.php?q=1579 Disclaimer: This video and description contain affiliate links. If you purchase using one of these links, I make a small commission at no additional cost to you. This helps me keeps things free for you, and who doesn’t love free stuff. Support the show

    14 min
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Empowering moms to work from home and homeschool. Life Unboxed is a momtrepreneur's guide to raising kids, running a business, and keeping your sanity. So you can work at home and homeschool confidently. For more great momtrepreneur content check out lifeunboxed.blog. New episodes posted weekly.[Some of the links in the show notes are affiliate links. If you purchase using one of these links, I make a small commission at no additional cost to you. This helps me keeps things free for you, and who doesn’t love free stuff.]

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    Jodie the Mom
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2025
  • Episodes
    223
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    © 2025 Jodie R. Perry | Life Unboxed Blog
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