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Homeschool Conventions are one of the best and most overwhelming resources for homeschool moms. One one hand, it's a weekend packed full of resources put together to help you in all areas of your homeschool life. There are speakers, workshops, and the vendor hall. You are bound to find what you need. On the other hand, it's a weekend packed full of resources put together to help you in all areas of your homeschool life. There are speakers, workshops, and the vendor hall. It can be overwhelming. Aurie and Marci share their homeschool convention tips and experience to help you make the most of your first, or 5th, homeschool convention.  Check out Aurie's blog post, How To Survive A Homeschool Convention Without A Panic Attack, for more tips and helpful homeschool convention printables!

Childhood vaccinations are a hot topic for parents. It seems at times there are two camps warring against each other. Is it possible to meet somewhere in the middle? Aurie and Marci share their vaccination experiences and open the topic up for debate.

Thanks to her precious little ones, Aurie hasn't slept in years. So that is the focus of this episode. Aurie and Marci chat about why kids won't go to sleep (even though they desperately need it), sleep tips that work on some kids and not on others, and share a foul-mouthed (but on the money) look at what really goes through sleep deprived parents' minds.  And because they like rabbit trails, they also cover the new sport of stair luging and favorite Netflix binges. Promised link---->You can determine if you are a Jennifer Garner parent or a Samuel L. Jackson parent by checking out these two YouTube videos that we talk about in this episode. They are readings of the book Go The F#@! To Sleep. WARNING: Foul language ahead. Ship the kids out of the room, and if you don't like hearing the F-bomb, this is not for you. Samuel L Jackson Jennifer Garner     

We sat down to chat about Christmas and ended up talking about Christmas trees the whole time. Here are a few Christmas tree topics we covered: 7:40 - Dogs, cats, and Christmas trees do not mix well 10:08 - Is it fake or artificial? 10:33 – Christmas tree needles, glitter, and Easter grass everywhere 16:57 – Why you should never rescue kittens from a Christmas tree wearing only a towel

So the 7 children between them don't make life crazy enough, why not add a few more pets into the mix. In 10 days, Marci and Aurie go from 1 dog and a sugar glider between them to 2 dogs, 1 sugar glider, 4 chinchillas, 2 cats, and one less mouse in the world.  In this episode, we talk about pet adoptions, background checks, the natural habitat of the house cat, and how much poop 4 chinchillas can produce in one night.

Are denim jumpers the stereotypical uniform of the homeschool mom? What do homeschool moms really wear and why? Play along with us on Instagram #WhatThisHomeschoolMomWore and show us your homeschool mom fashion! Show Notes: 0:53  the stereotypical homeschool mom uniform 4:30  denim jumper vs. mini skirt 5:57  Are you homeschooled or a homeschooler? 8:44  #WhatThisHomeschoolMomWore 10:22 no jumpers allowed 12:01 jumper wearing Star Wars geek 13:01 searching for a Star Wars jumper 16:25 PSA - cover your butt 21:28 Get a full length mirror 26:00 Break out the spackle  Links:  Do You Even Know What Socialization Means? Teaching Modesty Without Being A Prude

So, this is the podcast episode where we reveal the real Aurie and Marci and ramble about podcasting, food, raising headstrong boys, and working from home. Show Notes 1:10  The 2:1 Conference 4:00  WAHM mom woes 7:30  What are you guys like in real life?/Aurie doesn't eat adult food. 9:15  Marci is a food snob. 12:18 Apparently, we imparted knowledge! 13:00 Yeah! We have a stalker! 15:15 Moms of headstrong boys: suck it up 17:44 Advice for working at home with littles 27:18 This is the real us 28:40 Don't try and fix it. Just listen. Snarky Homeschool Moms On Social Media Facebook Twitter Instagram  

We admit it. We LOVE social media. We met on social media! Our lives and livelihoods are build around social media. And, don't forget the electronic devices! Phones, tablets, laptops...  Can you imagine life without them? As awesome as social media and our devices are, they can be distracting and destructive if not used properly. That's why we need to teach our kids the ins and outs of the digital age they were born into. We don't keep our kids away from social media and screen time, but we do want to let them experience them in age appropriate ways.  Listen to this episode and you will find out what we mean. _______________________________________ This episode is sponsored by LeahNieman.com. Leah offers sessions, advice, and resources so parents can raise kids with a healthy perspective of and social media. Check out her books and Social Media Audits.    

Being a mom is hard. It demands all your time. I'm talking 24/7. There are always mouths to feed, a house to clean, groceries to get, laundry to do, kids who won't sleep, and a practice or two to get to. As awesome a moms all are, there comes a time when she just needs time for herself to rest and recharge and become the mom she wants to be again. Listen in as Aurie and Marci talk about a typical mom day and why they just need time alone at the end of it! 3:34  - 4 year olds that don't require sleep 9:00  - Aurie does more before 8am than Marci does all day 12:20 - Side-tackling a filing cabinet 22:34  - Mom time increases the family's chances of survival 26:16 - Using the vacuum to drown out kids' voices 28:40 - You just have to love them. You don't have to like them.

Sometimes, instead of getting mad, you just have to admire the creativity involved in your kids' epic messes. Because before we had kids, we had no idea how many ways there were to flood a bathroom floor. 0:33  Aurie forgets our podcast name 5:36  Chocolate covered sister 7:40  The Great Lego Boat Flood Of '17 10:44 How much does a water-logged toilet paper roll weigh? 14:44 The missing step in teaching your child to take a shower 18:36 How to side-tackle a toilet 20:55 Bathtub tsunami 24:39 The importance of explaining why only fish get flushed 27:13 Fantastic listener nail polish story 31:38 Aurie's book idea: What To REALLY Expect When You're Expecting

What's the number one question people ask homeschool moms? "What about socialization?"  First off, if you want to start a fight with a homeschool mom, ask her that question. We usually get that question while we are out and about and the kids are either playing with friends or chatting with the docent at the zoo that they've just met about the unique markings on the zebra that identify them like our fingerprints.  That has led us to our question to people. "Do you even know what socialization means?" We realize there are socially awkward homeschoolers. We, also, realize there are socially awkward kids in traditional schools. Homeschoolers have not cornered the market on weird kids. Join us as we talk about what socialization is and isn't and why we would rather you ask us about why we chose to homeschool, what we are learning, or how comfortable our kids are with people of all ages.

We didn't even want to do this podcast. I mean, bring up modesty and people think you are wearing a prairie skirt and a turtleneck and forcing your daughters to do the same. That's not us. But if that's you, that's fine. This isn't a bashing or a preaching podcast. It's all about why we think teaching modesty is important, but how we each have our own ideas about what that looks like. Modesty is going to look different for every family - and that's ok.  Listen in and you'll get what I'm talking about.  

It seems there are two camps when it comes to kids and chores. Those who are all for kids doing chores and those who are against it. Both groups have their reasons, and we are not here to bash either.  Instead, Aurie and Marci discuss chores vs. responsibilities, age appropriate tasks, and teaching life skills so kids can survive on their own when they reach adulthood.  What about you? What camp are you in? Do your kids do jobs around the house? What are they responsible for? Do your kids not do chores? Why?    

Back to school supply shopping looks a bit different than traditional school shopping. Each family has their own favorite tools and resources depending upon their personalities and their style of homeschooling. Listen in as the Snarky Homeschool Moms share their top 10 back to homeschool supplies.  In this episode, you will also learn: Why Aurie loves Staples Why Marci loves grid/graph paper Why mechanical pencils are the new fidget spinner Why Aurie has a Crayola fan-girl t-shirt Why Marci is spending too much money on sketch pads

Some women worry about being judged for their messy houses. We get judged for keeping clean houses. Seriously, it's a thing. Listen in on our discussion about the why and how of keeping a clean house, underjams, and tips for keeping kids art messes to a minimum. 1:26   Aurie reveals her startling secret 5:09   The point where Marci wonders if she and Aurie can still be friends 7:01   Aurie makes people feel bad 11:56 What are underjams? 12:34 You shouldn't have to mop for good friends 17:25 A great tip for containing art messes 21:30 Toy clutter tips Is your house messy or immaculate or somewhere in between? Do you feel your house gets judged by other women?

Listen in as Aurie and Marci share their tips for taking successful day trips with your kids and keeping your sanity at the same time! 0:35   After 7 years, Marci still can't say Aurie's name correctly. 3:00   Aurie live an hour from lots of cool stuff. Marci lives in the middle of corn. 4:00   Tips for planning daytrips 5:07   Aurie's daytrip game-changer 9:06   Utilizing online resources 10:49  Field Trip Journals 15:35  Packing for a day trip 16:40  All a girl really needs to carry is a cell phone, a credit card, and lip gloss. 16:44  Marci is addicted to lip gloss. 18:32  The Oops Bag! (brilliant idea!) 29:07  Wrap-Up    

Who are the Snarky Homeschool Moms? They are normal, everyday moms trying to get this parenting thing right, or at least pretty close.