With Christmas almost here, it's time to start thinking about goals for the new year. This can be such a great time to reflect back on the passing year and pinpoint all the areas of life to be thankful for as well as the areas that need a little work too. It's not very effective to just say: I want to have a better morning routine. To set effective goals, we need to look at the smaller, actionable steps to really make those goals happen. In today's episode, we're talking about those small steps that really make our goals effective. Here's to the new year! CTC Math Learning Well Journal Back Issues Learning Well Journal Christmas Issue Learning Well Journal Subscriptions  

Join Alicia as she shares thoughtful, useable gifts that will create memories for the kids who don't need a thing! No one needs another junky plastic toy, right!? These ideas will help you finish your shopping list and give your kids something they'll appreciate longer than a fleeting moment of unwrapping the paper. Enjoy! Links from the Episode:  CTC MATH KiwiCo Crates Magazines: Nature Friends, Brio, World Magazine Journals Kayaks Puzzleboard  Learning Well Magazine Learning Well Magazine Back Issues

In today's episode, Alicia covers homeschooling high school and why she things you should go for it! She touches on transcripts, planning the high school years, dual enrollment, co-ops and tons more.  If you're looking for more info on homeschooling high school here are some links:  CTC Math High School Homeschool Planning Pack New Curriculum Picks for 11th Grade Homeschool Curriculum Picks for 12th and 10th Grades Apologia Self-Paced Courses Learning Well Journal Back Issues Learning Well Journal Christmas Issue Learning Well Journal Subscriptions

In this episdoe, Alicia is sharing ways to actually simplify the Christmas season so you can actually enjoy it with your people. Easy, practical tips you can implement right away.  In this episode:  No Sweat Nature Study Classes CTCMath Get the Learning Well Journal Christmas Edition Learning Well Journal Back Issues Subscribe to magazine Get Back issues of magazine Get LW Planner  

In this episode, we're talking about beauty. What is it? Is it relative? And why should we care about it?  Get Learning Well Journal here!

If you have felt a little stressed lately, this episode is for you. Getting outside can give us the endorphins to lift stress, clear our heads, and make us breathe a little deeper. In this episode we're talking about finding peace with the beauty of nature--beauty is the theme of the winter issue of Learning Well Journal!  Links from the episode:  Alicia's Lesson Planner Learning Well Journal Get back issues of Learning Well Journal

It's always been important to me that my family views our home as a haven. When they walk in I want the smell, the feeling, the state of things to feel cozy and safe and like--home. I've never thought to achieve that that it meant having a massive home or spending a ton of money. I've actually found that many things that are inexpensive or free make our homes feel the most beautiful. Today I'm sharing five ways to make your home feel little more beautiful.  My list for everyday beautiful things. Links from the episode:  Alicia's Lesson Planner Learning Well Journal Get back issues of Learning Well Journal

Have you been building a home library for your family? If so, what are the criteria for actually making the purchase of a book to add to it? What constitutes as a beautiful book? That's the topic we're discussing today. My friend Katie Klein wrote about this topic in the winter issue of Learning Well Journal--coming soon! In today's episode, I'm sharing how I've built our home library and tips on how I shop for books too.  Links from the episode:  Alicia's Lesson Planner Learning Well Journal Get back issues of Learning Well Journal

Today, let's talk about the start of our homeschool year. How is it feeling to be back to homeschool? Has it been a rough start to the year? Does it feel like the routine has clicked into place yet? If not, how can we course correct and have a great year? We're going to get into all of that today!  Links from the episode:  Nicole the Math Lady Alicia's Lesson Planner Learning Well Journal Get back issues of Learning Well Journal

Welcome to season 5! Today on the podcast, Annie and Alicia are flipping through the brand new fall issue of Learning Well Journal. They're highlighting some of the articles in the gorgeous new issue and hitting on topics like: school choice, creating a homeschool mission statement, getting back to our roots in homeschooling, and much much more! Subscribe to Learning Well Journal now to receive the new Fall issue! Subscribe to Learning Well Journal    Get the back issues of LWJ