Vintage Homeschool Moms

Christmas Final Touches ~ Episode 484 The countdown is on with Christmas right around the corner, now is the time for Christmas final touches. It’s time to enlist your family, extended family, and even your friends. In this podcast, Felice Gerwitz will share some last-minute ideas with you. If you are on our email list, […] The post Christmas Final Touches appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network.

Great Gifts Kids Can Make – Special Replay Are you ready for the just for kids series? Here are some great gifts kids can make! And for cheap. The holidays are coming soon and you may be thinking about what to buy people in your family. Well, it is time to think about this and […] The post Great Gifts Kids Can Make appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network.

Last Minute Christmas Gifts ~ Episode 483 hat do you do for that hard to buy for person? How about some great last minute Christmas gifts? Over the years I have a list of great things to help you without much planning or spending lots of money! I have found that personal gifts are difficult […] The post Last Minute Christmas Gifts appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network.

Ultimate Holiday Checklist Advice & Homeschooling Episode 379 with Janice Campbell Are you ready for the holidays? Here is holiday checklist advice from two homeschool veterans, Felice Gerwitz and Janice Campbell. Both have homeschooled during the holidays for many years and have much to share with you! Visit my special guest’s website! Get to know […] The post Special Reaplay | Ultimate Holiday Checklist Advice appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network.

Last Minute Thanksgiving Treats ~ Episode 482 With Thanksgiving just around the corner here are some last-minute Thanksgiving treats sure to please. The key is ease, things you may already have on hand, and ideas that won’t be too costly. In this podcast, Felice shares her best-kept secrets with you! Visit MediaAngels.com for wonderful novels […] The post Last Minute Thanksgiving Treats appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network.

Thanksgiving Kids Crafts Episode 235 Thanksgiving kid’s crafts are so much fun! I love crafts – especially holiday crafts like Thanksgiving crafts for kids. In this episode of Vintage Homeschool Moms, I'll share some great Thanksgiving crafts that are easy to make. So much fun and so decorative. Stack up on different colors of foam […] The post Special Replay: Thanksgiving Kids Crafts appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network.

  Let's Talk About – Halloween… “Why I Don’t Celebrate Halloween” with Felice Gerwitz In this podcast, I share why I don’t celebrate Halloween and why my kids never felt left out! Celebrations come in all shapes and sizes. Celebrations from Easter to Thanksgiving to Christmas … and then there is Halloween. In this podcast, […] The post Special Replay: Why I Don’t Celebrate Halloween appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network.

Holidays with Kids – Limit The Stress! Episode 480 How about a stress-free day? Holidays with kids do not need to cause additional stress! Learn how to minimize the drama and enjoy the day. In this podcast, Felice shares her twenty-plus years of hosting holiday events for her family, extended family, and friends. Preparation is […] The post Holidays with Kids Limit Stress appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network.

Special Replay! Halloween Alternatives Episode 232 What to do? How about some Halloween alternatives to enjoy with your family? Do you love creating lasting memories with your kids? You are going to love these ideas in today's podcast. Today we are focused on the upcoming holidays, and without a doubt, Halloween causes controversy on both […] The post Special Replay: Halloween Alternatives appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network.

I love to bake and there is nothing better than celebrating fall baking with the kids. Just thinking about the warm spicy scents of pumpkin, ginger, and more brings back the joys of creating memories with our kids. The post Celebrate Fall Baking With Kids appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network.

Stress-Free Fall Activities for Kids Episode 300 There are so many stress-free activities for kids that I’m happy to share with you some suggestions for examining the stress in your life and ways to combat this. On the show notes page, I have a previous podcast on asking yourself ten questions to examine where the […] The post Special Replay: Stress Free Fall Activities for Kids appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network.

Homeschool Difference ~ Episode 478 What is the homeschool difference? It is truly glaring when you compare it to public or even private education. With lofty goals public education has failed children, again and again, having become agenda-driven. What is a parent to do? Look at the alternative which is homeschooling and reap the rewards […] The post Homeschool Difference appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network.

Virtual Field Trips ~ Special Replay I love field trips and especially ones that are money-saving, and virtual field trips fit both categories. Fun field trips from the comfort of your own home. Thanks to our Sponsor – Media Angels Membership – with the Virtual Field Trips Study Guide as part of the basic membership. […] The post Virtual Field Trips appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network.

Adventures in Homeschooling ~ Episode 477 When is an adventure really an adventure? When it begins with adventures in homeschooling. In this podcast, we will discuss how to make an ordinary day into an extraordinary, memorable event for your family. Learning is fun and can be totally captivating with the right tools and that being […] The post Adventures in Homeschooling appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network.

Homeschool Focus – Creating Memories ~ Episode 476 What is your homeschool focus? If it is not creating memories the children won’t remember what they learned. Sure learning is not always fun and games but there is a time to add a fun element to your homeschool day, and guess what? They won’t even know […] The post Homeschool Focus appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network.

In this episode, we will tackle so tried and true techniques to make stressful field trips a thing of the past. The post Stress Free Field Trip Tips appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network.

Back to school when you feel like a homeschool failure? Want practice advice? Melanie Young, author, speaker and podcaster has it! The post Special Replay: Back to School When You Feel Like a Homeschool Failure with Melanie Young appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network.

How do homeschool military families do it? Even if you are not a military family, do you want to give your child a head start? The post Homeschool Head Start – Military Families appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network.

Homeschool Curriculum Buying Guide – What to Buy & Where Thanks to our sponsor Media Angels Membership site – where you can find K-12 Science Curriculum, novels, and resources for history and writing. First of all, there is no one perfect curriculum and believe me I've made mistakes. When my son was five I purchased […] The post Special Replay: Homeschool Curriculum Buying Guide appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network.

It is that time, and with the coming of the school calendar, it is time for some really great back-to-school tips... The post Back To School Tips appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network.

Let’s Talk About… “Help! I Want To Change My Curriculum” with Felice Gerwitz  – Special Replay Do you want a change? A change in curriculum? In this podcast, veteran homeschool mom, Felice Gerwitz gives you the tools you need to select the best curriculum you can for you and your family.     Show Notes […] The post Help! I Want To Change My Curriculum – Special Replay appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network.

What is in a minute? 60 seconds to get something done What about a homeschool minute? Some of the most productive people... The post Homeschool Minute appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network.

What are the best summertime outdoor activities -- well they can range from those that please the most active child to those who would rather sit and read a book. Yet, there is just something about being outdoors that makes us happy! The post Best Summertime Outdoor Activities appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network.

Unruly Kids ~ Just For Kids Episode Hey moms, grab the kids, unruly kids if you have any of those on hand. This is a Just For Kids episode of Vintage Homeschool Moms and we are going to tackle the issues of misbehavior and the logic behind getting along with others. So, bring your child […] The post Unruly Kids appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network.

Summertime Parties On The Cheap – Special Replay Summertime parties can cost a small fortune. In this podcast, we discuss yummy foods and ideas to keep your party within budget. Fun times can be had by all! Thanks so much to our sponsor Rebecca Farris and the Well Planned Gal Planners.  Please visit our sponsors […] The post Summertime Parties On The Cheap appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network.

Independence Day Fun ~ Episode 470 When was the last time your Independence Day Fun turned into something memorable for the entire family? It does not have to be a huge party but with these simple ideas, you can celebrate rain or shine. Do you need summer reading? How about the Truth Seekers Mystery Series, […] The post Independence Day Fun appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network.

Novel Education ~ Episode 469 Can you teach using literature? What about teaching using a novel? Special guest Chad Stewart discusses how history, geography, and many other topics including critical thinking are just a few things that are experienced within the pages of a book. Visit novels by CR Stewart here Education covers a vast […] The post Novel Education appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network.

Best Summertime Day Trips — Special Replay Planning for summertime day trips or day trip is easy, fast and fun! It was the only vacation my family took for many years. With both my husband and myself, self-employed the business did not run if we were not here. Being the ever-resourceful couple, we decided to ditch our […] The post Best Summertime Day Trips appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network.

Summertime Unplugged Challenge It’s that time of year, time for the summertime unplugged challenge. What? You’ve never heard of it? Well, it is a thing. Now. I’m introducing the summertime challenge. Even if you do it for a day you will be blessed! Challenge yourself, your kids, and your extended family and spend a day […] The post Summertime Unplugged Challenge appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network.

Inexpensive Graduation Ideas On The Cheap with Felice Gerwitz and Meredith Curtis – Special Replay We have inexpensive graduation ideas on the cheap – are you ready? Have you started your high school graduation party plans yet? No worries! We’ve got you covered. Inexpensive graduation ideas are our specialty. Meredith has graduated five children and […] The post Inexpensive Graduation Ideas On The Cheap appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network.

Homeschool Year-End Shortcuts ~ Episode 467 Are you ready for some homeschool year-end shortcuts?  Are you finished with your school assignments or are close to them being done? Well, now is the time to show how much you've accomplished this year. Here are some of my best-kept year-end secrets. Listen to this podcast to learn […] The post Homeschool Year End Shortcuts appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network.

Please follow me on iTunes or your favorite cell phone app!   The Best Experiential Gifts – Special Replay   What are the best experiential gifts you can give? The ones that last a lifetime in memories!  Whether the gift is for graduation, birthdays for that hard to buy for person in your life. While […] The post Best Experiential Gifts appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network.

Party Shortcuts – Episode 466 Birthdays. Graduations. Special Events. Oh. My! Party shortcuts and planning are the only way I survive hosting events, and in the many years of motherhood, grandmotherhood (yes, that is a thing), and having the largest house so of course family comes here. Join me as I share my best secrets […] The post Party Shortcuts appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network.

Let’s Talk About The Best Graduation Gifts that Teens Really Want! With five children and a group of friends with many children, I’ve participated in my fair share of graduation celebrations in recent years. However, it was after really thinking about my own graduation and those of my children that I realized what children really desire […] The post Best Graduation Gifts appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network.

Why do we give gifts? Is it a tradition or is there a deeper meaning for you and your family? We give gifts for birthdays, special holidays like Christmas, and other holidays like Valentine's Day, Mother's Day, or Father's Day. The idea of gift-giving is to show appreciation. Unfortunately, many purchased gifts are afterthoughts or what some large company or corporation says you want or should gift. Often the presents fall short of their intent. The post Gifts Moms Love To Receive appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network.

Communicating Love and Kindness To Your Kids – Special Replay Yes – there is hope! Communicating love and kindness to your kids does not come naturally. Ask me how I know! We discipline our children because we LOVE them – it is vital, and especially IF you want our children to grow up to become […] The post Communicating Love And Kindness To Your Kids appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network.

What are those special Easter Traditions you share as a family? In this episode, with Felice Gerwitz and Crystal Niehoff, you will learn that many Christian families have a diversity of ideas on how to celebrate this holiest day of our Lord's resurrection. The post Easter Traditions appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network.

Easter On The Cheap – Special Replay with Felice Gerwitz and Meredith Curtis Why is it that everything costs so much money. In this episode of Easter on the Cheap, Felice and Meredith share their ideas on Easter devotions and best of all many of these ideas are free or cost very little money. What is […] The post Easter On The Cheap appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network.

Parents decisions all of the time, but are all of them wise decisions? No one really teaches you (outside of business classes) how to make these decisions. In this podcast, Felice Gerwitz talks through steps to make decisions that count. The post Wise Decisions appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network.

Activities Kids Love – Special Replay I homeschooled from 1986 to 2018 and now enjoy time teaching my grandkids the fun stuff that got shoved to the back because we had to “get school done,” and there was no time left. In this podcast, I'll share activities kids love and, “Shh!” it might be educational! […] The post Activities Kids Love appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network.

Academic Motivation – Episode 462 Do your children have an academic motivation to be the best? In this just for kids episode, Felice once again talks directly to the kids to encourage them to take education in a way that matters. Visit Media Angels to find the Truth Seekers Mystery Series, novels for tweens, and […] The post Academic Motivation appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network.

Assignments Kids Love – Special Replay Are there really assignments that kids love — yes! Especially when you allow them to study an area of interest. As a homeschool mom, I loved having proof that my children learned and what better way than through assignments. Testing is truly the easy way out. A child memorizes […] The post Assignments Kids Love – Special Replay appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network.

Peace at Home – Episode 461 Does your home suffer from the lack of “peace at home”? In this Just for Kids Series special, Felice Gerwitz talks directly to the kids and asks them what type of household they prefer. Visit Media Angels to find the Truth Seekers Mystery Series, novels for tweens, and other […] The post Peace At Home appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network.

Everlasting Love – Special Replay Love that is everlasting is something we all crave. In family life, we sometimes miss the forest because the trees get in the way. In this podcast, we cover ways to have a family that is filled with grace and love! Thanks to our sponsor The Christian Standard Bible! Check […] The post Everlasting Love – Special Replay appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network.

When is the last time you put your family first? If you are like most parents the answer is all the time and every day. Yet all family times and focus are not created equal. In this podcast, we will discuss what a family needs as well as the enemy who seeks to divide families from each other. The post Family First appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network.

Valentine’s Day on the Cheap – Special Replay Are you ready to celebrate Valentine’s day on the cheap, with very little money? In this episode, I will share some great ideas to make the day special for your own Valentine’s Day party for your immediate family or the gang! And there are even ideas for […] The post Valentine’s Day On The Cheap – Special Replay appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network.