Podcasts about coffee homeschool

We are getting loopy this week! Adding a few loops to your schedule will make you loopy with joy!   Do you have a “When we have time, we will get to that” pile?  In all honesty, do you ever really have time to get that pile?  It is time to finally get to that pile without overloading your already busy schedule!  In this week's episode, Carrie shares how to use a loop (or rotating) schedule to easily get to that “When we have time” pile.   Do you want to include subjects like art, music, poetry, Shakespeare, map work, creative writing, or nature studies, but never have the time?  Using a loop schedule will finally help you include in your studies the beautiful things that feed your child's mind and soul, whatever those subjects might be. And you can add a rotating schedule to your family learning time without any extra planning or stress.  It is BYOC (Bring Your Own Coffee) this week.  Pour yourself a shot of espresso, put your feet up, and come get a little loopy with Carrie this week!To purchase Carrie's homeschooling book, Just Breathe (and Take a Sip of Coffee):  Homeschool in Step with God), visit  Amazon.com.  For more daily devotions, encouragement, and articles on how to homeschool, visit Coffeewithcarrie.org or go to IG @coffeewithcarrieconsultant.   To hear more podcasts about homeschooling, subscribe to Coffee With Carrie Podcast.  New episodes are dropped every Thursday.If you enjoy CWC Podcasts, we would love for you to leave a review and a 5-Star Rating.  Click HERE; it is easy and free!#coffeewithcarriepodcast#justbreathesipcoffee#homeschoolencouragement#homeschoolwithcarrieSupport the Show or buy Carrie a cup of coffee:  CLICK HERESupport the show

Starting a homeschool co-op is easier than you think!  In this week's episode, Carrie talks about homeschool co-ops and then explains these seven easy steps to starting one:Set a purpose for your group.Find like-minded friends to join you.Decide on the format and location.Figure out the costs.Discuss the roles of each mom and the expectations of the group.Have a Planning Party to plan the activities.Host an Info Night.Starting a homeschool co-op is about filling a need you have.  If you have the desire to create a co-op, there will be people who will want to join you.   Pour yourself a cup of coffee, gather some friends to listen with you, and join Carrie for a coffee break brainstorming session. To purchase Carrie's homeschooling book, Just Breathe (and Take a Sip of Coffee):  Homeschool in Step with God), visit Amazon.com.  For more daily devotions, encouragement and articles on how to homeschool, visit Coffeewithcarrie.org or  go to IG @coffeewithcarrieconsultant.   To hear more  podcasts about homeschooling subscribe to Coffee With Carrie Podcast.  New episodes are dropped every Thursday.If you enjoy CWC Podcasts, we would love for you to leave a review and a 5-Star Rating.  Click HERE; it is easy and free!#coffeewithcarriepodcast#justbreathesipcoffee#homeschoolencouragement#homeschoolwithcarrieSupport the Show or buy Carrie a cup of coffee:  CLICK HERESupport the show

What is deschooling, when is it needed, and who should do it?  What is really at the heart of unschooling and by definition, isn't anyone who homeschools  an "unschooler"?What exactly is nonschooling?  Simply put, it is not  doing school at home.  Nonschooling is living out Mark Twain's description of  education:  "Never let schooling get in the way of your education."  Don't let the terms deschooling, unschooling, nonschooling and even sabbath schooling scare you.  Even if you have been homeschooling for years, it might be time for some deschooling.  If you and/or your child are burnt out and stressed out, it might be a good time to unschool for a season.  Whether you are a classical home educator, Charlotte Mason purist, or anything in between, it is always best to NON School.  In this episode, Carrie shares the importance of not doing school at home and the benefits and blessing of not modeling your homeschooling after the traditional classroom.  If you are new to homeschooling, this week's episode is a must listen!  Even the most seasoned homeschooling mom should listen to this week's episode.  Every season of homeschooling comes with its own set of challenges.   There are many little nuggets of truth for you to apply.  Pour yourself a cup of coffee, put your feet up, and join Carrie for a little coffee break.  For more information on how to not do school at home, read Carrie's homeschooling book, Just Breathe (and Take a Sip of Coffee):  Homeschool in Step with God), visit Amazon.com.  For more daily devotions, encouragement and articles on how to homeschool, visit Coffeewithcarrie.org or  go to IG @coffeewithcarrieconsultant.   To hear more  podcasts about homeschooling subscribe to Coffee With Carrie Podcast.  New episodes are dropped every Thursday.If you enjoy CWC Podcasts, we would love for you to leave a review and a 5-Star Rating.  Click HERE; it is easy and free!#coffeewithcarriepodcast#justbreathesipcoffee#homeschoolencouragement#homeschoolwithcarrieSupport the Show or buy Carrie a cup of coffee:  CLICK HERESupport the show

It is Homeschool Convention Season!  This week Carrie is dropping TWO Coffee With Carrie Homeschool Podcast episodes to help you navigate the homeschool curriculum exhibit hall and to help you get the most out of your homeschool convention experience.  In this episode, Carrie shares suggestions for curriculum and resources for Bible, reading, writing, language arts, math, science, and history to check out.   In this coffee break, Carrie recommends curricula that worked well with her own family and curriculum that seasoned homeschool moms have either created or used successfully over the years.  Carrie is not an affiliate with any of the products and books recommended so you can rest assure that all of the reviews are honest and from the heart.  Pour yourself a cup of coffee, pick up your notebook, and get ready to write down a ton of great suggestions.  Make sure you join Carrie for this little coffee break and the bonus episode, "Advice to Survive the Convention Exhibit Hall:  A Plan of Attack."To purchase Carrie's homeschooling book, Just Breathe (and Take a Sip of Coffee):  Homeschool in Step with God), visit Amazon.com.  For more daily devotions, encouragement and articles on how to homeschool, visit Coffeewithcarrie.org or  go to IG @coffeewithcarrieconsultant.   To hear more  podcasts about homeschooling subscribe to Coffee With Carrie Podcast.  New episodes are dropped every Thursday.If you enjoy CWC Podcasts, we would love for you to leave a review and a 5-Star Rating.  Click HERE; it is easy and free!#coffeewithcarriepodcast#justbreathesipcoffee#homeschoolencouragement#homeschoolwithcarrieSupport the Show or buy Carrie a cup of coffee:  CLICK HERESupport the show

It is Homeschool Convention Season!  This week Carrie is dropping TWO Coffee With Carrie Homeschool Podcast episodes to help you navigate the homeschool curriculum exhibit hall and to help you get the most out of your homeschool convention experience.  In this week's bonus episode, Carrie shares advice on how to successfully navigate the exhibit halls as she shares five important things to before and during your convention.  It is practical advice to help you focus on what is important, to purchase only what you need, and to come home excited about the new school instead of confused or overwhelmed.  So pour yourself a cup of coffee, pick up your notebook, and get ready to write down a ton of great suggestions.  Make sure you join Carrie for this little coffee break and the bonus episode, "Survive the Homeschool Exhibit Hall:  Recommendations and Reviews."To purchase Carrie's homeschooling book, Just Breathe (and Take a Sip of Coffee):  Homeschool in Step with God), visit Amazon.com.  For more daily devotions, encouragement and articles on how to homeschool, visit Coffeewithcarrie.org or  go to IG @coffeewithcarrieconsultant.   To hear more  podcasts about homeschooling subscribe to Coffee With Carrie Podcast.  New episodes are dropped every Thursday.If you enjoy CWC Podcasts, we would love for you to leave a review and a 5-Star Rating.  Click HERE; it is easy and free!#coffeewithcarriepodcast#justbreathesipcoffee#homeschoolencouragement#homeschoolwithcarrieSupport the Show or buy Carrie a cup of coffee:  CLICK HERESupport the show

Join Carrie this week for some coffee and conversation with Amy Sloan of Humility & Doxology.  Amy, who is a 2nd generation homeschool mom of 5 children, shares every month a month's worth of memory work that moms can use in their own homeschooling.  In this week's Coffee With Carrie Homeschool episode, Carrie and Amy share ideas about memory work or as Amy likes to call it, "knowing it by heart."  In their conversation, Carrie and Amy discuss:What is memory workWhy memory work is important and usefulHow to easily incorporate memory work into your lessonsWhat kinds of things are helpful and fun to memorizeHow to do memory work with multiple children of multiple agesLists of memory work resourcesAnd much more...  You don't want to miss this episode.  It is definitely a podcast to remember.  Pour yourself a cup of coffee, put your feet up and join Carrie for a little coffee break.  Resources Mentioned in this episode:https://humilityanddoxology.com Homeschool Conversations with Humility and Doxology Podcast with Amy SloanClassical Conversation Memory Work CDSeeds of Worship Songs for Bible Memory WorkSlugs and Bugs for Bible Memory WorkPip and J Papery Card Sets for Scripture MemorySeptember & Co. Shop for Character Trait Memory CardsTo purchase Carrie's homeschooling book, Just Breathe (and Take a Sip of Coffee):  Homeschool in Step with God), visit Amazon.com.  For more daily devotions, encouragement and articles on how to homeschool, visit Coffeewithcarrie.org or  go to IG @coffeewithcarrieconsultant.   To hear more  podcasts about homeschooling subscribe to Coffee With Carrie Podcast.  New episodes are dropped every Thursday.If you enjoy CWC Podcasts, we would love for you to leave a review and a 5-Star Rating.  Click HERE; it is easy and free!#coffeewithcarriepodcast#justbreathesipcoffee#homeschoolencouragement#homeschoolwithcarrieSupport the Show or buy Carrie a cup of coffee:  CLICK HERESupport the show

Losing a loved one is hard.  Parenting and homeschooling after a death or after a loss in the family is extremely hard.  Death, sickness, separation, and sadness are all part of this fallen world.  How do we help our children?  How do we "move on"?  How do we nurture and educate our children while mourning?  In this week's episode, Carrie shares some of the lessons she has learned over the years on how to homeschool through grief.  It is a topic we don't really like to talk about, but it is a topic that hits close to home for many moms, especially after the past two years.    Grief doesn't end but it does change.  Homeschooling through grief doesn't stop but it does look different (at least for a while).  Pour yourself your favorite cup of Joe, wrap yourself in your favorite blanket, and join Carrie for this very  different yet important episode.  To purchase Carrie's homeschooling book, Just Breathe (and Take a Sip of Coffee):  Homeschool in Step with God), visit Amazon.com.  For more daily devotions, encouragement and articles on how to homeschool, visit Coffeewithcarrie.org or  go to IG @coffeewithcarrieconsultant.   To hear more  podcasts about homeschooling subscribe to Coffee With Carrie Podcast.  New episodes are dropped every Thursday.If you enjoy CWC Podcasts, we would love for you to leave a review and a 5-Star Rating.  Click HERE; it is easy and free!#coffeewithcarriepodcast#justbreathesipcoffee#homeschoolencouragement#homeschoolwithcarrieSupport the Show or buy Carrie a cup of coffee:  CLICK HERESupport the show (https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=9YDBPHXZT3Z54)

If you haven't found the "perfect" writing curriculum or program that works for your child, then join Carrie for this little coffee break.  This week, Carrie is sharing a past podcast, "Writing Lessons:  You Can Do It!"  Since it is one of the top fifteen Coffee With Carrie Podcast episodes, she is revisiting it again this week.  In this podcast, Carrie shares six ways you can make any writing program better or ways to teach writing without using any writing program at all.  These six components will help you individualize your writing instruction to meet the needs of your child as well as help you save time too!  Pour yourself a cup of coffee, put your feet up, and join Carrie for a little coffee break.To hear more  ideas on how to teach writing, check out episodes #62 and #63:  "Creative Writing Toolbox (Part 1 and 2).  Subscribe to Coffee With Carrie Podcast.  New episodes are dropped every Thursday.To purchase Carrie's new homeschooling book, Just Breathe (and Take a Sip of Coffee):  Homeschool in Step with God), visit Amazon.com.For more articles on how to homeschool visit Coffeewithcarrie.org or for daily devotions and encouragement, go to IG @coffeewithcarrieconsultant.   If you enjoy CWC Podcasts, we would love for you to leave a review and a 5-Star Rating.  Click HERE; it is easy and free!#coffeewithcarriepodcast#justbreathesipcoffee#homeschoolencouragementSupport the show (https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=9YDBPHXZT3Z54)Support the show (https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=9YDBPHXZT3Z54)

There are two months left of this school year.  As you move into the homestretch, try to figure out what needs to take priority in order to end this year strong.  This week, Carrie is revisiting one of her favorite episodes, "Home School Hindsight."  Even if you listened to this episode last year at this time, make this week's episode a priority.  It will be the best 15 fifteen minutes of homeschooling advice you will receive.  If you heard it already, it will be the  reminder you need right now!  Pour yourself a cup of coffee.  Leave your guilt, worries, and stress in the other room, and then turn on  "Home School Hindsight."  Carrie shares advice she would have given her younger (and more energetic) self 20 years ago when she started this homeschooling journey.  Whether you are just starting out, in the middle of your homeschooling journey, or almost finished, you need to listen to this week's episode and share it  with your homeschooling friends.  Carrie will put your mind at ease and put things into perspective.  To purchase Carrie's  homeschooling book, Just Breathe (and Take a Sip of Coffee):  Homeschool in Step with God), visit Amazon.com.For more articles on how to homeschool visit Coffeewithcarrie.org or for daily devotions and encouragement, go to IG @coffeewithcarrieconsultant.   To hear more  podcasts that are filled with homeschooling help and encouragement, subscribe to Coffee With Carrie Podcast.  New episodes are dropped every Thursday.If you enjoy CWC Podcasts, we would love for you to leave a review and a 5-Star Rating.  Click HERE; it is easy and free!#coffeewithcarriepodcast#justbreathesipcoffee#homeschoolencouragementSupport the show (https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=9YDBPHXZT3Z54)Support the show (https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=9YDBPHXZT3Z54)

This week's Coffee With Carrie Episode addresses the "S" Word.  And no!  It isn't about Socialization.  Most homeschool kids do not have problems in the socialization department.  Instead, Carrie addresses  two "S" words that she feels should get way more attention:  Sabbath Schooling and Simple Homeschooling.  How can moms homeschool in a way that brings glory and honor to God while meeting the needs of their children and doing it without losing their minds the process?  This is where the other two "S" words come in to play.  Moms should not just be surviving this homeschooling journey; they should be thriving and creating lasting connections and making joyful memories.  In this week's coffee break, Carrie talks about resting in the Lord through Sabbath Schooling and gives ideas on how to simplify the homeschooling  process.  Pour yourself a cup of hot coffee, put your feet up, and take a listen while Carrie reads aloud some of her favorite portions of her homeschooling book, Just Breathe (and Take a Sip of Coffee):  Homeschool in Step With God.To purchase Carrie's homeschooling book, Just Breathe (and Take a Sip of Coffee):  Homeschool in Step with God), visit Amazon.com.  To register for Coffee With Carrie's Annual Special Weekend for Homeschooling Moms in March 2022, visit https://www.eventbrite.com/e/a-special-weekend-for-homeschooling-moms-registration-222459350907.   Space is limited!For more daily devotions, encouragement and articles on how to homeschool, visit Coffeewithcarrie.org or  go to IG @coffeewithcarrieconsultant.   To hear more  podcasts about homeschooling subscribe to Coffee With Carrie Podcast.  New episodes are dropped every Thursday.If you enjoy CWC Podcasts, we would love for you to leave a review and a 5-Star Rating.  Click HERE; it is easy and free!#coffeewithcarriepodcast#justbreathesipcoffee#homeschoolencouragement#homeschoolwithcarrieSupport the Show or buy Carrie a cup of coffee:  CLICK HERESupport the show (https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=9YDBPHXZT3Z54)

Carrie is so excited to share with you two of her mentors and pillars in the homeschooling community, Carolyn and Martin Forte.  They are the OG of homeschooling in CA.  As homeschool pioneers, they have successfully homeschooled their two daughters and have influenced the direction of the homeschool movement for over 30 years.  In this conversation, Carolyn, Martin, and Carrie discuss:advice for the weary and reluctant homeschoolersencouragement for the seasoned homeschool momstrends in the homeschooling movement (the good, bad, and the ugly!)ways to think outside the box how to educate your own in freedom and for the glory of God  and so much more!Through their involvement with their resource center in Monrovia, CA, their online bookstore, their private satellite program, Excellence in Education, classroom offerings at their Homeschooling Resource Center, their support group and Marty's extensive involvement with the California statewide homeschool advocacy groups, they have acquired an extensive knowledge base that they share with the homeschool community literally on a daily basis.You can find them at excellenceineducationhomeschooling.com as well as at their new podcast “Make Education Great Again”, their YouTube channel “Excellence in Education” and their blog “Dr. Homeschool.”  Their specialty areas include out-of-the-box approaches, learning styles, special needs homeschooling, delayed academics, importance of play and my favorite, The Game Curriculum, which they created.  Pour yourself a cup of coffee, put your feet up, and join me for a little coffee and conversation with the OG's of Homeschooling, Carolyn and Martin Forte.  **************To purchase Carrie's homeschooling book, Just Breathe (and Take a Sip of Coffee):  Homeschool in Step with God), visit Amazon.com.  To register for Coffee With Carrie's Annual Special Weekend for Homeschooling Moms in March 2022, visit https://www.eventbrite.com/e/a-special-weekend-for-homeschooling-moms-registration-222459350907.   Space is limited!For more daily devotions, encouragement and articles on how to homeschool, visit Coffeewithcarrie.org or  go to IG @coffeewithcarrieconsultant.   To hear more  podcasts about homeschooling subscribe to Coffee With Carrie Podcast.  New episodes are dropped every Thursday.Support the show (https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=9YDBPHXZT3Z54)

How do you homeschool with toddlers and preschoolers in the mix without losing your mind or going insane?  You don't need fancy curriculum or expensive distraction toys, including phone apps and videos.  Embrace this season of motherhood and homeschooling.  Embrace the mess and welcome the interruptions.  This season is fleeting.  The one thing you do not need to do is formal preschool or TK.  In this week's episode, Carrie shares six simple strategies to successfully homeschool with toddlers and preschoolers in the mix:  1). Mom Time2). Bible Time3). Story Time4). Play Time5). Bin Time and 6) Nap TimeJoin Carrie for this week's coffee break as she explains each strategy in detail.  If you have a little one running around while you are trying to teach math facts or writing skills, then pour yourself a cup of coffee, put your little one down for a nap, take a deep breath, and join Carrie for a much-needed little coffee break.  To purchase kid-sized and toddler-friendly tools and toys, visit For Small Hands website.To purchase Carrie's homeschooling book, Just Breathe (and Take a Sip of Coffee):  Homeschool in Step with God), visit Amazon.com.  For more daily devotions, encouragement and articles on how to homeschool, visit Coffeewithcarrie.org or  go to IG @coffeewithcarrieconsultant.   To register for Coffee With Carrie's Annual Special Weekend for Homeschooling Moms in March 2022, visit https://www.eventbrite.com/e/a-special-weekend-for-homeschooling-moms-registration-222459350907.   Space is limited!To hear more  podcasts that are filled with homeschooling help and encouragement, subscribe to Coffee With Carrie Podcast.  New episodes are dropped every Thursday.If you enjoy CWC Podcasts, we would love for you to leave a review and a 5-Star Rating.  Click HERE; it is easy and free!#homeschoolwithcarrie#coffeewithcarriepodcast#justbreathesipcoffeeSupport the Show or buy Carrie a cup of coffee:  CLICK HERESupport the show (https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=9YDBPHXZT3Z54)

As we approach the Thanksgiving holiday, there is so much to be thankful for.  God provides exactly what we need when we need it.  He provides daily manna in the form of provisions, answered prayers, and peace that surpasses all understanding.  God also provides miracles, big and small, each and every day and each and every year.  In this week's Coffee With Carrie episode, Carrie shares words of encouragement for moms who are praying for miracles and who might not be noticing the daily manna that God  provides each day.   If you need a little extra reminder that God is in control, that He will provide exactly what you need when it is needed, and that you have much to be thankful for, then join Carrie this week for this special little coffee break. To purchase Carrie's homeschooling book, Just Breathe (and Take a Sip of Coffee):  Homeschool in Step with God), visit Amazon.com.  To submit a video or voice recording for Coffee With Carrie's 100th episode, email your one minute recording to coffeewithcarriehomeschool@gmail.com For more daily devotions, encouragement and articles on how to homeschool, visit Coffeewithcarrie.org or  go to IG @coffeewithcarrieconsultant.   To hear more  podcasts that are filled with homeschooling help and encouragement, subscribe to Coffee With Carrie Podcast.  New episodes are dropped every Thursday.If you enjoy CWC Podcasts, we would love for you to leave a review and a 5-Star Rating.  Click HERE; it is easy and free!#coffeewithcarriepodcast#justbreathesipcoffee#homeschoolencouragement

In this week's coffee break, Carrie continues her conversation on the basics:  reading, writing, and arithmetic.  Yes, teaching the basics is important but many well-,meaning moms focus too much energy, time, and money on teaching the "extras."  Homeschooling moms also tend to overcomplicate the teaching  of the basics.  Join Carrie for Part 2 of "Homeschool Basics:  The 4 R's" as she shares simple and practical ways to teach reading, writing, and arithmetic during the wonder years (K-4th) and even during the middle and high school years.  Carrie discusses what skills really need to be mastered and even gives suggestions for user-friendly curriculums and methods to try.  Pour yourself an extra espresso shot and then join Carrie for a little coffee and conversation on the basics.For links to resources mentioned in this podcast, go to Coffeewithcarrie.org.  To purchase Carrie's homeschooling book, Just Breathe (and Take a Sip of Coffee):  Homeschool in Step with God), visit Amazon.com.  For more daily devotions, encouragement and articles on how to homeschool, visit Coffeewithcarrie.org or  go to IG @coffeewithcarrieconsultant.   To hear more  podcasts that are filled with homeschooling help and encouragement, subscribe to Coffee With Carrie Podcast.  New episodes are dropped every Thursday.If you enjoy CWC Podcasts, we would love for you to leave a review and a 5-Star Rating.  Click HERE; it is easy and free!#coffeewithcarriepodcast#justbreathesipcoffee#homeschoolencouragement

And you thought there were only 3 R's!!  Home education gives a mom the freedom and flexibility to focus on the basics:  Reading, Writing, Arithmetic, AND Relationships.   Homeschooling gives us the gift of time to build relationships and, in some cases, even restore them.  Before you spend tons of time (and money) planning and teaching, join Carrie in this two-part podcast on the 4 R's:  the basics of reading, writing, arithmetic and relationships.  In this week's episode, Carrie shares the blessings that come with homeschooling, especially in the area of building and restoring relationships.  The 4th R, Relationships, really is one of the basics (and blessings) of homeschooling.  Carrie reminds us building relationships is more important than building academic resumes.  Pour yourself a cup of coffee, put your feet up, take a little coffee break, and be prepared to change your perspective and your definition of the "basics."To purchase Carrie's homeschooling book, Just Breathe (and Take a Sip of Coffee):  Homeschool in Step with God), visit Amazon.com.For more daily devotions, encouragement and articles on how to homeschool, visit Coffeewithcarrie.org or  go to IG @coffeewithcarrieconsultant.   To hear more  podcasts that are filled with homeschooling help and encouragement, subscribe to Coffee With Carrie Podcast.  New episodes are dropped every Thursday.If you enjoy CWC Podcasts, we would love for you to leave a review and a 5-Star Rating.  Click HERE; it is easy and free!#coffeewithcarriepodcast#justbreathesipcoffee#homeschoolencouragement

If you are ever in doubt about your calling to homeschool, or if you need to subdue those fears that you are "messing up your kids," then talk with a 2nd Generation Homeschooler!  In this week's Coffee With Carrie episode, Carrie has a conversation with Christa Svoboda of Seek Wholly Living Podcast.  Christa was homeschooled through high school and now she and her husband homeschool their own children.  In this episode, Carrie talks with Christa  about what it was like to be homeschooled, the many blessings of growing up in a homeschooling family, homeschooling lessons learned and applied in life and in motherhood, and why Christa, like many other homeschool graduates, decide to continue the homeschool legacy by educating their own at home.  You will be inspired, you will be encouraged, and you will be motivated.  Christa is full of great stories, practical advice, and simple ideas.   Join Carrie and Christa for a little coffee and conversation.  You don't want to miss this week's coffee break!Check out Christa's podcast, Seek Wholly Living with Christa Svoboda, and her IG account, @seekwhollyliving.To purchase Carrie's homeschooling book, Just Breathe (and Take a Sip of Coffee):  Homeschool in Step with God), visit Amazon.com.For more daily devotions, encouragement and articles on how to homeschool, visit Coffeewithcarrie.org or  go to IG @coffeewithcarrieconsultant.   To hear more  podcasts that are filled with homeschooling help and encouragement, subscribe to Coffee With Carrie Podcast.  New episodes are dropped every Thursday.If you enjoy CWC Podcasts, we would love for you to leave a review and a 5-Star Rating.  Click HERE; it is easy and free!#coffeewithcarriepodcast#justbreathesipcoffee#homeschoolencouragement

This week's coffee date with Carrie is 100% pure encouragement from God's Word!  Got challenges?  Homeschooling not going as planned?  Is life getting messier each day?  Are the excuses and feelings of guilt piling up?  Feeling overwhelmed, unworthy, or under qualified?  If so, then it sounds like you need God to but into your life!  Give yourself a break. Extend grace to yourself.  Put the pity party favors away and then join Carrie for a much needed coffee break and time in God's Word.  In this week's episode, Carrie shares  how to have a "But God..." attitude this school year.  So pour yourself a cup of coffee, put your feet up, open your Bible, get a bunch of post its and a big red sharpie pen.  You will need it all for this week's little coffee break.  To purchase Carrie's homeschooling book, Just Breathe (and Take a Sip of Coffee):  Homeschool in Step with God), visit Amazon.com.For more daily devotions, encouragement and articles on how to homeschool, visit Coffeewithcarrie.org or  go to IG @coffeewithcarrieconsultant.   To hear more  podcasts that are filled with homeschooling help and encouragement, subscribe to Coffee With Carrie Podcast.  New episodes are dropped every Thursday.If you enjoy CWC Podcasts, we would love for you to leave a review and a 5-Star Rating.  Click HERE; it is easy and free!#coffeewithcarriepodcast#justbreathesipcoffee#homeschoolencouragement

Join Carrie this week as she gives you a sneak peak into her morning basket time.   Carrie shares what her first month of morning time looks like and the resources she uses to learn  together as a family.  She also lists the five core activities her family does every morning  and then explains how to use a rotating schedule to include everything else.  Just like homeschooling, every family's morning time will look a little bit different.  However, there's no need to use complicated morning time lesson plans or lengthy "must do lists."   Carrie's little "sneak peak" is an example of how to start (or re-start) this precious morning routine and how to keep it simple this school year.  For links to resources mentioned in this podcast, go to Coffeewithcarrie.org.  If you have high schoolers, there is an extra sample list of resources to use during morning time.To purchase Carrie's homeschooling book, Just Breathe (and Take a Sip of Coffee):  Homeschool in Step with God), visit Amazon.com.For more daily devotions, encouragement and articles on how to homeschool, visit Coffeewithcarrie.org or  go to IG @coffeewithcarrieconsultant.   To hear more  podcasts that are filled with homeschooling help and encouragement, subscribe to Coffee With Carrie Podcast.  New episodes are dropped every Thursday.If you enjoy CWC Podcasts, we would love for you to leave a review and a 5-Star Rating.  Click HERE; it is easy and free!#coffeewithcarriepodcast#justbreathesipcoffee#homeschoolencouragement

Welcome to Season Three of CWC!  Let's kick off this new season and our new school year with a Day of Dedication!  Before you buy one box of curriculum, before you sign up for any classes, and before you crack open one book, you should spend time on our knees dedicating your hearts, your homes, and your homeschooling to the Lord.  Spend the day in prayer dedicating your new school year to the Lord.  A Day of Dedication is a day to spend on your knees seeking God's face, his guidance and his plans for your school year.  In this week's episode, Carrie shares one of her favorite homeschooling traditions:  A Day of Dedication.  Carrie not only explains how to use this day to plan your year, select a yearly Bible verse for your family,  and set goals for your children, but she shares how to pray over your curriculum, seek God's plan for your homeschooling, and dedicate your school year to Lord.  Before you finalize your plans and crack open those books, Join Carrie for this special little coffee break.To receive a copy of Carrie's Day of Dedication Prayer mentioned in this week's podcast, go to Coffee With Carrie Website.    When you subscribe to Coffee With Carrie Newsletter in September, Carrie will also give you a First Day of School Dedication Prayer template and Daily Prayer template.To purchase Carrie's homeschooling book, Just Breathe (and Take a Sip of Coffee):  Homeschool in Step with God), visit Amazon.com.For more articles on how to homeschool visit Coffeewithcarrie.org or for daily devotions and encouragement, go to IG @coffeewithcarrieconsultant.   To hear more  podcasts that are filled with homeschooling help and encouragement, subscribe to Coffee With Carrie Podcast.  New episodes are dropped every Thursday.If you enjoy CWC Podcasts, we would love for you to leave a review and a 5-Star Rating.  Click HERE; it is easy and free!#coffeewithcarriepodcast#justbreathesipcoffee#homeschoolencouragement

In this week's episode, Carrie continues her conversation on how to think and homeschool outside the box and outside the classroom.  Join Carrie as she shares practical ways to teach without using tons of boxed curriculum.  Carrie also gives suggestions on how to get out the "classroom" and into the real world to learn in fun and engaging ways.  This week's episode just might inspire you to do things a little differently this year and to  think outside the box.  Pour yourself a cup of coffee, listen with your kiddos (they might be get excited by the possibilities too), and join Carrie for an out-of-the-box coffee break.  For links, books, and activities mentioned in this week's podcast, go to Coffee With Carrie Website.  To purchase Carrie's homeschooling book, Just Breathe (and Take a Sip of Coffee):  Homeschool in Step with God), visit Amazon.com.For more articles on how to homeschool visit Coffeewithcarrie.org or for daily devotions and encouragement, go to IG @coffeewithcarrieconsultant.   To hear more  podcasts that are filled with homeschooling help and encouragement, subscribe to Coffee With Carrie Podcast.  New episodes are dropped every Thursday.If you enjoy CWC Podcasts, we would love for you to leave a review and a 5-Star Rating.  Click HERE; it is easy and free!#coffeewithcarriepodcast#justbreathesipcoffee#homeschoolencouragement

It's time to think outside the box!  The number one reason veteran homeschool moms burn out or give up is because they try to do school at home.  The first mistake many new homeschooling moms make is they try to replicate traditional school at home.  Why are you modeling your home education after the very thing you are trying to escape?  Don't do school at home.  Think outside the box.  Let's do "school" differently this year.  This week, Carrie shares how to think outside the box and how to get out of the classroom .   If you are new to homeschooling, you will need the reassurance and encouragement to change your mindset.  If you are a seasoned homeschooling mom, you probably need these important reminders.  Pour yourself a cup of coffee, put your feet up, and join Carrie for a little coffee break.For links, books, and activities mentioned in this week's podcast, go to Coffee With Carrie Website.  To purchase Carrie's homeschooling book, Just Breathe (and Take a Sip of Coffee):  Homeschool in Step with God), visit Amazon.com.For more articles on how to homeschool visit Coffeewithcarrie.org or for daily devotions and encouragement, go to IG @coffeewithcarrieconsultant.   To hear more  podcasts that are filled with homeschooling help and encouragement, subscribe to Coffee With Carrie Podcast.  New episodes are dropped every Thursday.If you enjoy CWC Podcasts, we would love for you to leave a review and a 5-Star Rating.  Click HERE; it is easy and free!#coffeewithcarriepodcast#justbreathesipcoffee#homeschoolencouragement

One year ago this week, Carrie's book Just Breathe (and Take a Sip of Coffee):  Homeschool in Step with God  was released!  To celebrate, Carrie shares one of her favorite chapters from the book, "Less is More."  This month, many moms are also planning for the new school year. This is a perfect chapter and great book to read to encourage you, inspire you, and help you prepare.  This week's podcast gives you a little preview of the book.  We are positive you will want to read the rest of the book after you listen to this week's episode.  If you have already read Carrie's book, Just Breathe, then take a listen anyway.  As Carrie reads Chapter 12, she inserts commentary and little tidbits along the way.  If you are looking for ways to simplify your homeschooling, to focus on what is really important, and to get more done by doing less this coming school year, then join Carrie for this week's little coffee break.For links, books, and activities mentioned in this week's podcast, go to Coffee With Carrie Website.  To purchase Carrie's new homeschooling book, Just Breathe (and Take a Sip of Coffee):  Homeschool in Step with God), visit Amazon.com.For more articles on how to homeschool visit Coffeewithcarrie.org or for daily devotions and encouragement, go to IG @coffeewithcarrieconsultant.   To hear more  podcasts that are filled with homeschooling help and encouragement, subscribe to Coffee With Carrie Podcast.  New episodes are dropped every Thursday.If you enjoy CWC Podcasts, we would love for you to leave a review and a 5-Star Rating.  Click HERE; it is easy and free!#coffeewithcarriepodcast#justbreathesipcoffee#homeschoolencouragement

What is the one thing you should have while homeschooling?  It is a Homeschool Mission Statement!  Whether you are new to homeschooling, you have been homeschooling for a while, or you are ending your homeschooling journey this year, it is always best to plan with the end in mind.  Join Carrie for a little coffee and conversation about why you need a homeschool mission statement, how to use it to plan your year, and how to use it mid-year to reassess your progress.  It's a coffee date you don't want to miss.  For more information on how to write and use a mission statement,  purchase Carrie's new homeschooling book, Just Breathe (and Take a Sip of Coffee):  Homeschool in Step with God), visit Amazon.com.For more articles on how to homeschool visit Coffeewithcarrie.org or for daily devotions and encouragement, go to IG @coffeewithcarrieconsultant.   To hear more  podcasts that are filled with homeschooling help and encouragement, subscribe to Coffee With Carrie Podcast.  New episodes are dropped every Thursday.If you enjoy CWC Podcasts, we would love for you to leave a review and a 5-Star Rating.  Click HERE; it is easy and free!#coffeewithcarriepodcast#justbreathesipcoffee#homeschoolencouragement

Catch up with Carrie! This week's Coffee With Carrie episode is a Podcast Mash Up.Carrie shares in an interview with Christa Svoboda how to "Learn Through Games."Listen to this short and sweet coffee break.  Carrie shares resources for games, how to enter a Games Giveaway, and information on upcoming CWC Free Online games workshops.  Check out Carrie's interview with Christa Svoboda at Seek Wholly Living Podcast.To listen to the podcast "Learning Through Games," go to Seek Wholly Living Podcast, Season One, Episode #43To watch the interview, check out Christa's Youtube Channel "Seek Wholly Living."To check out The Game Curriculum created by Martin and Carolyn Forte or to order some of the games mentioned in the interview podcast, go to Excellence in Education Resource Center and Online BookStore.To learn some of the math games mentioned in the interview, go to Coffee With Carrie's IGTV account.  Check out "Math Series."For more information on how to enter the Games Giveaway on IG, then follow both Carrie @coffeewithcarrieconsultant and Christa @seekwhollyliving.If you would like to join Carrie in her upcoming FREE, Online CWC Workshop, Math FUNdamentals:  Make Learning Math FUN, go to Coffee With Carrie Website.  Workshop is  Tuesday, August 17th, 2021.  Space is limited.Make sure you purchase a copy of Carrie's book, Just Breathe (and Take a Sip of Coffee): Homeschool in Step with God.  Order your copy at Amazon.

Learning with our children should be fun, but in reality that is not always the case.  Today we are having a fun conversation about learning with games!  You will leave this episode excited to play games with your children and see results in your home that will last a lifetime.  And don't miss the game giveaway we're doing on Instagram this week!I have an expert on this topic who has invested countless hours into researching high quality games for her children, playing them over many lunches together, and seeing the results of the learning that took place while relationships were strengthened and everyone was having fun. Carrie De Francisco is a retired homeschool mom of 2 children who are 22 and 18 years old.  She is the author of "Just Breathe (and Take a Sip of Coffee): Homeschool in Step with God". She is also the host of the  Coffee With Carrie Podcast where she shares homeschool wisdom for moms who have been called to this homeschooling adventure.   She also has an excellent Instagram account with so much advice for all parents about ways you can have fun while teaching your children and helpful hints to help your children with learning whether you homeschool or are in a classroom setting.  Follow Carrie on Instagram @coffeewithcarrieconsultant Visit the SEEK WHOLLY LIVING website (With encouragement, information, and fun for all things Mom!)  https://seekwhollyliving.comSIGN UP to receive updates & my free special printable:***THE 3 MOST IMPORTANT CHANGES YOU CAN MAKE TODAY TO BE A BETTER MOM***   ☕ CONNECT with US:INSTAGRAM: https://instagram.com/seekwhollylivingFACEBOOK: https://facebook.com/seekwhollylivingseek wholly living, christa svoboda, mom, wife, christian mom, christian wife, homeschool mom, christian parenting, learning through games, children,learning,learning games,kids games,best children learning,learning through play,kids learning,games for kids,preschool learning,children learn

Do you feel called to educate your child at home but your husband is doubting the idea of homeschooling?  Then listen to this week's Coffee With Carrie Podcast and then share it with your hubby.  Over the years, dads have asked Carrie and her husband  the same three questions about homeschooling: 1). How much will this cost me?2). Will my kid turn out weird?3)  Can my child get into college or provide for his future family?Join Carrie as she answers these three "dad questions" and then answers a question most dads should be asking:  How can I help? What can I do?Carrie kept this week's episode short and sweet.  She gets to the point.  She knows how busy a dad can be.  Pour yourself a cup of coffee, put your feet up, turn up the volume so your hubby can hear it in the next room or in the car, and take a little coffee break with Carrie.For links, books, and activities mentioned in this week's podcast, go to Coffee With Carrie Website.  To purchase Carrie's new homeschooling book, Just Breathe (and Take a Sip of Coffee):  Homeschool in Step with God), visit Amazon.com.For more articles on how to homeschool visit Coffeewithcarrie.org or for daily devotions and encouragement, go to IG @coffeewithcarrieconsultant.   To hear more  podcasts that are filled with homeschooling help and encouragement, subscribe to Coffee With Carrie Podcast.  New episodes are dropped every Thursday.If you enjoy CWC Podcasts, we would love for you to leave a review and a 5-Star Rating.  Click HERE; it is easy and free!#coffeewithcarriepodcast#justbreathesipcoffee#homeschoolencouragement

Our Nation Needs God!  Join Carrie for a summertime Bible study of the life and boldness of young King Josiah.  In this week's episode,  Carrie digs deep into 2 Kings 22-23 and the many lessons we can learn from Josiah.  Through restoring the temple, reading God's Word, renewing the covenant, removing idols, and remembering God's faithfulness, young King Josiah reformed a community and brought God back to a nation.  If you are feeling helpless, hopeless, or useless these days as you watch the news or read the paper, then take a little coffee break with Carrie.  Open your bibles, pour yourself a cup of coffee, and Join Carrie this week for a much-needed time in God's Word.For links, books, and activities mentioned in this week's podcast, go to Coffee With Carrie Website.  To purchase Carrie's new homeschooling book, Just Breathe (and Take a Sip of Coffee):  Homeschool in Step with God), visit Amazon.com.For more articles on how to homeschool visit Coffeewithcarrie.org or for daily devotions and encouragement, go to IG @coffeewithcarrieconsultant.   To hear more Bible studies like this or other podcasts that are filled with homeschooling help and encouragement, listen to Coffee With Carrie Podcast.  New episodes are dropped every Thursday.If you enjoy CWC Podcasts, we would love for you to leave a review and a 5-Star Rating.  Click HERE; it is easy and free!#coffeewithcarriepodcast#justbreathesipcoffee#homeschoolencouragement

If you have a child who struggles with school work, then teaching that child can become overwhelming at times.  If your child struggles to read, to remember steps of math problems, or can't spell the simplest of words, then you may feel like you are beating your head up against the wall day in and day out.  Whether your child is dyslexic, has attention issues, or is just a late bloomer, homeschooling moms often feel like they are either not doing enough or not doing things the right way. It's ok!  Your child is ok, and you are ok!  Dyslexia is not a deficiency; it is a gift (even though it may not feel like it at times).  Kids with dyslexia learn differently, so they need to be taught differently.   Join Carrie for this special summertime podcast as she shares her homeschooling journey with her youngest child, who just so happens to be dyslexic.  In this episode, Carrie shares some of the struggles, challenges, triumphs, teaching strategies, and miracles.  Pour yourself a cup coffee with an extra shot.  The caffeine will help you keep up.  For links, books, and activities mentioned in this week's podcast, go to Coffee With Carrie Website.  To purchase Carrie's new homeschooling book, Just Breathe (and Take a Sip of Coffee):  Homeschool in Step with God), visit Amazon.com.For more articles on how to homeschool visit Coffeewithcarrie.org or for daily devotions and encouragement, go to IG @coffeewithcarrieconsultant.   To hear more  podcasts that are filled with homeschooling help and encouragement, subscribe to Coffee With Carrie Podcast.  New episodes are dropped every Thursday.If you enjoy CWC Podcasts, we would love for you to leave a review and a 5-Star Rating.  Click HERE; it is easy and free!#coffeewithcarriepodcast#justbreathesipcoffee#homeschoolencouragement

You can homeschool for free and on a tight budget!  Still don't believe Carrie?  Then join her for this week's summertime podcast special.  Carrie continues her conversation she started last week.  Learn how to homeschool with only your library card, a stack of index cards, and some creative homeschooling friends.  You can homeschool with little income (and without charter school funds).  Pour yourself a cup of coffee, sit back, relax, and join Carrie for a little coffee break.  For links, books, and activities mentioned in this week's podcast, go to Coffee With Carrie Website.  To purchase Carrie's new homeschooling book, Just Breathe (and Take a Sip of Coffee):  Homeschool in Step with God), visit Amazon.com.For more articles on how to homeschool visit Coffeewithcarrie.org or for daily devotions and encouragement, go to IG @coffeewithcarrieconsultant.   To hear more  podcasts that are filled with homeschooling help and encouragement, listen to Coffee With Carrie Podcast.  New episodes are dropped every Thursday.#coffeewithcarriepodcast#justbreathesipcoffee#homeschoolencouragement

You can homeschool for free and on a shoestring budget!  Don't believe Carrie?  Then join her for this week's summertime podcast special.  When Carrie chose to quit her job so she could homeschool her children becoming a one income family was a huge adjustment.  Many sacrifices had to be made.  Carrie and her husband learned how to rely on God to provide exactly what their family needed exactly when it was needed.   During the really lean seasons, Carrie also got real creative and figured out some very thrifty ways to homeschool for next to nothing.  Homeschooling does not have to be an expensive endeavor.  You can homeschool with little income (and without charter school funds).  Pour yourself a cup of coffee. Don't go to Starbucks.  (Save yourself some money).  Then sit back, relax, and join Carrie for a little coffee break.  For links, books, and activities mentioned in this week's podcast, go to Coffee With Carrie Website.  To purchase Carrie's new homeschooling book, Just Breathe (and Take a Sip of Coffee):  Homeschool in Step with God), visit Amazon.com.For more articles on how to homeschool visit Coffeewithcarrie.org or for daily devotions and encouragement, go to IG @coffeewithcarrieconsultant.   To hear more  podcasts that are filled with homeschooling help and encouragement, listen to Coffee With Carrie Podcast.  New episodes are dropped every Thursday.#coffeewithcarriepodcast#justbreathesipcoffee#homeschoolencouragement

This week, Carrie continues her conversation she started last week.  Over the years, she has heard just about every reason and excuse for not homeschooling.  In this week's podcast, Carrie shares how and why you can homeschool your dyslexic child (or any student with learning challenges), why homeschooling is not an expensive option, how to homeschool if you are a working or single mom, and why you won't ruin your child if you homeschool through high school.  She tackles a few others as well.  Pour yourself an iced latte.  Put your feet up and listen with an open mind.  Carrie might just convince you that you CAN. homeschool and that you are the perfect person for the job.  To purchase Carrie's new homeschooling book, Just Breathe (and Take a Sip of Coffee):  Homeschool in Step with God), visit Amazon.com.For more articles on how to homeschool visit Coffeewithcarrie.org or for daily devotions and encouragement, go to IG @coffeewithcarrieconsultant.   

Is God calling you to homeschool?  I bet you have all kinds of reasons you think you can't.   Is God calling you to continue homeschooling?  I'm sure you have all kinds of excuses why it's time to move on and put the kids in traditional school.  "I can't homeschool because I'm not a teacher.""I can't homeschool.  I'm hate math.""I can't homeschool because my kids will be weird or I will ruin them.""I can't homeschool high school because they will miss out on something.""I can't homeschool because I don't have the time or the money. ""I can't homeschool because I'm not patient enough or smart enough."The list goes on and on!  Carrie has heard it all!  Join Carrie this week as debunks each "I can't homeschool because" myth one by one.  She will tackle each fear mentioned and all of the reasons she has heard over the years.  If you are fearful about homeschooling, or you are second guessing your commitment to homeschool next year, make sure you join Carrie for this summer time coffee break.  To purchase Carrie's new homeschooling book, Just Breathe (and Take a Sip of Coffee):  Homeschool in Step with God), visit Amazon.com.For more articles on how to homeschool visit Coffeewithcarrie.org or for daily devotions and encouragement, go to IG @coffeewithcarrieconsultant.   

Welcome to Summer and to a much-deserved summer break!  Coffee With Carrie: Homeschool Help Podcast is launching a special Summertime Series for current homeschooling moms and for moms praying about homeschooling next year.  Listen to CWC's Summertime Series on the beach, on road trips, and on nature hikes. The series is filled with things you can do this summer to encourage learning all summer long, and it is filled with ideas that will  hopefully inspire you as you begin to brainstorm for next year.   In this week's episode, Carrie continues her conversation about "Strewing" but focuses on how to "strew" the subjects of math and science in an informal and super fun way during the summer break.  Be careful!  You might enjoy "strewing" so much, you will want to use it when you start school again in the fall.  Pour yourself a cup of iced latte or iced tea, add a paper umbrella, and join Carrie for a little coffee break on Summertime Strewing!For links, books, and activities mentioned in this week's podcast, go to Coffee With Carrie Website.  To purchase Carrie's new homeschooling book, Just Breathe (and Take a Sip of Coffee):  Homeschool in Step with God), visit Amazon.com.For more articles on how to homeschool visit Coffeewithcarrie.org or for daily devotions and encouragement, go to IG @coffeewithcarrieconsultant.   

What in the world is Strewing?  Well, it is something that will rock your homeschooling world and mindset!  Actually, you might already be a Master at Strewing and don't even know it.  In this week's episode, Carrie shares the Art of Strewing as an easy way to ignite your children's passions, whet their appetites, and spark their curiosity.   Carrie will give ideas on how to help your children discover new interests or dive deeper into topics they already find fascinating by strewing in simple (and inexpensive) ways.   Is your curiosity piqued?  Then pour yourself a cup of coffee, put your feet, and join Carrie for some coffee and conversation about Strewing!For links, books, and activities mentioned in this week's podcast, go to Coffee With Carrie Website.  To purchase Carrie's new homeschooling book, Just Breathe (and Take a Sip of Coffee):  Homeschool in Step with God), visit Amazon.com.For more articles on how to homeschool visit Coffeewithcarrie.org or for daily devotions and encouragement, go to IG @coffeewithcarrieconsultant.   

Join Carrie this week for a little coffee break that comes with a much-needed pep talk and long-overdue reality check.  In this week's episode, Carrie explains why it is so important we get back to normal and gives four crucial ways to do it.  Carrie shares her heart about the importance of giving each other choices and grace and the dangers of accepting this "new homeschooling normal" that is void of social interaction, in-person learning, and fellowship opportunities.  Depending on how you feel about the "new" homeschooling normal and our "new" post-Covid way of life, you will want to listen with either a soothing cup of tea or a triple espresso.  No matter your opinions or feelings on this topic, Carrie encourages you to listen to the end and then humbly asks that you share this week's episode with your homeschooling friends and co-op leaders.  It's a conversation we all need to have.  We need to get back to normal!To purchase Carrie's new homeschooling book, Just Breathe (and Take a Sip of Coffee):  Homeschool in Step with God), visit Amazon.com.For more articles on how to homeschool visit Coffeewithcarrie.org or for daily devotions and encouragement, go to IG @coffeewithcarrieconsultant.  

Make this week's Coffee With Carrie Podcast a priority.  It will be the best 15 fifteen minutes of homeschooling advice you will receive.  Pour yourself a cup of coffee.  Leave your guilt, worries, and stress in the other room, and then turn on  "High School Hindsight."  As Carrie prepares to graduate her last homeschooler, she shares advice she would have given her younger (and more energetic) self 20 years ago when she started this homeschooling journey.  What advice would Carrie give to her younger self about homeschooling?  Well, you will have to listen to find out.  Whether you are just starting out, in the middle of your homeschooling journey, or almost finished, you need to listen to this week's episode and share it  with your homeschooling friends.  Carrie will put your mind at ease and put things into perspective.  To purchase Carrie's new homeschooling book, Just Breathe (and Take a Sip of Coffee):  Homeschool in Step with God), visit Amazon.com.For more articles on how to homeschool visit Coffeewithcarrie.org or for daily devotions and encouragement, go to IG @coffeewithcarrieconsultant.  

This week's CWC podcast is the second half of the session, "How to Apply the Sabbath Principle to Your Homeschooling"  that was recorded at the CWC Mom Conference in March.  This recording was split into two separate podcasts.  Last week's podcast was Part 1 and this week's  podcast  is part 2.   In this episode, Carrie continues to share  practical ways to rest in the Lord and to focus on what is truly important!  In the second part, Carrie shares the biblical principle of Sabbath and how to apply it to your schedule, monthly calendar, and yearly planning.    So take a little Sabbath break, pour yourself a cup of coffee, and enjoy Part Two of the second session, "How to Apply the Sabbath Principle to Your Homeschooling," presented at the  CWC Mom Conference.To purchase Carrie's new homeschooling book, Just Breathe (and Take a Sip of Coffee):  Homeschool in Step with God), visit Amazon.com.For more articles on how to homeschool visit Coffeewithcarrie.org or for daily devotions and encouragement, go to IG @coffeewithcarrieconsultant.  

This week, CWC podcast is a re-recording of a session from CWC's Special Weekend for Homeschooling Moms.  In this session, "How to Apply the Sabbath Principle to Your Homeschooling,"  Carrie shares a few tidbits from the first section of her book, Just Breathe (and Take a Sip of Coffee):  Homeschool in Step with God as well as tons of new stories and lessons she  learned since the book was published during this crazy Covid year of survival schooling.  Carrie shares the biblical principle of Sabbath and how to apply it to your homeschooling.  If you attended the conference, take a listen.  There are a few extra stories and advice added to the re-recording.  Then  share with your friends who couldn't attend.  If you didn't attend, it is a must listen!  This re-recording was split into two separate podcasts.  This week's podcast  (part 1) and next week's podcast (part 2) will  encourage you and give you  practical ways to rest in the Lord and to focus on what is truly important, especially this time of the year!  So take a little Sabbath break, pour yourself a cup of coffee, and enjoy Part One of "The Sabbath Principle."To purchase Carrie's new homeschooling book, Just Breathe (and Take a Sip of Coffee):  Homeschool in Step with God), visit Amazon.com.For more articles on how to homeschool visit Coffeewithcarrie.org or for daily devotions and encouragement, go to IG @coffeewithcarrieconsultant.  

This week, Carrie shares the last session from the CWC Special Weekend for Homeschooling Moms that was held back in March.  As requested by the moms in attendence, Carrie turned the "Simplification Principle:  How to Apply It to Your Homeschooling" session into this week's podcast.  In this episode, Carrie shares the acronym  S.I.M.P.L.I.F.Y as a way to help moms simplify their lives, homes, and homeschooling.  This acronym can be found in Carrie's book, Just Breathe (and Take a Sip of Coffee), but for the mom's conference, Carrie updated the list to include new stories, advice, and tips for a post-covid world.  If you are looking for ways to simplify your homeschooling, reclaim your schedules, and regain your sanity, then you will love this week's podcast.  Join Carrie for this extended coffee break.  To purchase Carrie's new homeschooling book, Just Breathe (and Take a Sip of Coffee):  Homeschool in Step with God), visit Amazon.com.For more articles on how to homeschool visit Coffeewithcarrie.org or for daily devotions and encouragement, go to IG @coffeewithcarrieconsultant.  

Welcome back to "Creative Writing Tool Box (Part 2)!  In this week's episode, Carrie concludes her conversation about how to make writing more enjoyable (for both you and your child).  In Part 2, Carrie shares how to use everyday objects around the house, old photos and interesting pictures, fables, fairytales, poetry, puns, picture books, and so much more to spark ideas and get your child's creative juices flowing.  Carrie also shares a few tips on how to help students who have dysgraphia or who find the physical act of writing challenging.  Pour yourself a cup of coffee, put your feet up, and Join Carrie for a little literary coffee break.For links, books, activities, and recipes mentioned in this week's podcast, go to Coffee With Carrie Website.  To purchase Carrie's new homeschooling book, Just Breathe (and Take a Sip of Coffee):  Homeschool in Step with God), visit Amazon.com.For more articles on how to homeschool visit Coffeewithcarrie.org or for daily devotions and encouragement, go to IG @coffeewithcarrieconsultant.   

Who should listen to this week's Coffee With Carrie Podcast?If your child hates writing, If your child loves to write,If you are running out of ideas, If your child has dysgraphia,If your child is a budding author, If your child never knows what to write about, or If writing makes you or your child cry in frustration, then pour yourself a large latte and join Carrie for a little coffee break this week.This week's episode is full of simple, easy, and inexpensive ways to help your child enjoy writing and ways to get their creative juices flowing.  There are so many tips and ideas to share that Creative Writing Tool Box podcast is split into two episodes.  You will be able to implement most, if not all ,of the strategies shared as soon as you finish listening to the podcast.  To purchase Carrie's new homeschooling book, Just Breathe (and Take a Sip of Coffee):  Homeschool in Step with God), visit Amazon.com.All of the resources mentioned in this podcast can be found at  Coffeewithcarrie.org For daily devotions and homeschool encouragement, go to IG @coffeewithcarrieconsultant.  

He is Risen!  He is Risen Indeed!  Next week is the most important and solemn week of the year.  We remember the redemptive work of our savior, Jesus, on the cross and our new life in Christ because of His death and resurrection.   This week, take a break from your usual activities and lessons.  In this week's episode, Carrie shares simple ways to celebrate Easter in a meaningful way.  She gives bible passages and stories to read each day during Holy Week to help children and teens understand the important events of each day.  In this week's podcast, Carrie also gives suggestions of super easy activities the family can do to remember each story, passage, and event such as make your own crosses out of handprints, toothpicks, and palm branches, prepare a special Good Friday luncheon, bake Resurrection Cookies, raise butterflies, and so much more.  Pour yourself a cup of coffee, relax, and take a little coffee break with Carrie.  For links, books, activities, and recipes mentioned in this week's podcast, go to Coffee With Carrie Website.  To purchase Carrie's new homeschooling book, Just Breathe (and Take a Sip of Coffee):  Homeschool in Step with God), visit Amazon.com.For more articles on how to homeschool visit Coffeewithcarrie.org or for daily devotions and encouragement, go to IG @coffeewithcarrieconsultant.   

If you couldn't attend our Special Weekend for Homeschooling Moms, you can still hear the talks presented on Saturday!  The event was not live streamed, but Carrie recorded the sessions at the request of the moms in attendance.    This week's episode is the first session on Saturday morning entitled, "Hannah's Hope:  Having Hope in a Hopeless World."  In this week's podcast, Carrie digs deep into 1 Samual Chapters 1 & 2 and shares how to apply the lessons learned to your life, parenting, and homeschooling.   We can learn from Hannah how to have hope: in the midst of taunts, in God's promises,in God's Word and His character, and while living in "hopeless" situations.Open your Bible, pour yourself a cup of coffee, and join Carrie for this extended study in God's Word. To purchase Carrie's new homeschooling book, Just Breathe (and Take a Sip of Coffee):  Homeschool in Step with God), visit Amazon.com.For more articles on how to homeschool visit Coffeewithcarrie.org or for daily devotions and encouragement, go to IG @coffeewithcarrieconsultant.   

If you homeschool and you have a serious and competitive athlete, then you don't want to miss this week's Coffee With Carrie Podcast.  After announcing that her son committed to play baseball at the collegiate level, Carrie received tons of emails and messages from relieved moms, dads, and high school homeschoolers!  Sadly, many talented homeschool athletes give up homeschooling during the high school years thinking public or private school is the only door to collegiate sports and scholarships.  This simply isn't true!  Homeschool athletes are scouted and recruited at the college level every year, even during this crazy Covid year!   So if you have a child or a teen who excels in a particular sport and you think he or she may want to pursue this in high school, in college and maybe even as a future career, get your pen and paper ready, pour yourself a cup of coffee and hang out with Carrie for this sports-related coffee break!For links and apps mentioned in this week's podcast, go to Coffee With Carrie Website.  To purchase Carrie's new homeschooling book, Just Breathe (and Take a Sip of Coffee):  Homeschool in Step with God), visit Amazon.com.For more articles on how to homeschool visit Coffeewithcarrie.org or for daily devotions and encouragement, go to IG @coffeewithcarrieconsultant.   

In this week's episode, Carrie continues her informal conversation and Q & A session.  In the last episode, Carrie began answering all of the questions you submitted through Facebook, Instagram, and email.   In Part 2, Carrie shares ideas on how to homeschool the strong-willed child, how do you know you are teaching enough, how to take an extended break without the guilt, how to connect and make friends, how to teach God's truth's in this crazy mixed up world, and so much more.   Join us for a little coffee break and enjoy a little more conversation and real talk with Carrie.  To purchase Carrie's new homeschooling book, Just Breathe (and Take a Sip of Coffee):  Homeschool in Step with God), visit Amazon.com.For more articles on how to homeschool visit Coffeewithcarrie.org or for daily devotions and encouragement, go to IG @coffeewithcarrieconsultant.   

Join us this week for an informal conversation and Q & A session with Carrie.  In this week's coffee break, Carrie answers all of the questions you submitted through Facebook, Instagram, and email.  Carrie shares her thoughts and insights in two episodes.  In Part 1, Carrie discusses everything from homeschooling little ones and getting organized to winning over homeschool critics, getting husbands involved, high school sports, and so much more.  Pour yourself a very large cup of coffee, sit back, relax, and enjoy a little conversation and real talk with Carrie.  To purchase Carrie's new homeschooling book, Just Breathe (and Take a Sip of Coffee):  Homeschool in Step with God), visit Amazon.com.For more articles on how to homeschool visit Coffeewithcarrie.org or for daily devotions and encouragement, go to IG @coffeewithcarrieconsultant.   

Spending time with other moms is essential!  It is vital for our survival as we live out our ministry of motherhood and our calling to homeschool.  In this week's podcast, Carrie explains how spending time with other homeschooling moms needs to be and should be a priority.  Carrie also shares what she and her friends have planned for this year's Special Weekend for Homeschooling Moms.  This year's theme is Just Breathe:  A Weekend to Rest, Refresh, and Refocus.  You are invited to join Carrie and some of her friends for an "in person," mom's only, weekend-long coffee break!  It is a weekend of fellowship, encouragement, worship, and laughter.   To learn more about CWC Special Weekend for Homeschooling Moms and why "mom time" is vital to our survival, pour yourself a cup of coffee and listen to this week's special podcast.  To Register for our SOCAL Special Weekend for Homeschooling Moms, visit  Coffee With Carrie Website.  To purchase Carrie's new homeschooling book, Just Breathe (and Take a Sip of Coffee):  Homeschool in Step with God), visit Amazon.com.For more articles on how to homeschool visit Coffeewithcarrie.org or for daily devotions and encouragement, go to IG @coffeewithcarrieconsultant.

To teach or not to teach Shakespeare? That is the question!   If you are thinking, "There's no way I can teach Shakespeare to my kids!" or "There is no way my kids will enjoy learning about Shakespeare and his plays.  I don't understand him.  How in the world will my little guys get it?" then you need to join Carrie for this week's little coffee break.  Yes!  You can teach Shakespeare, and yes! Your children will love it!  Have no fear! It's time for some Shakespeare!  It is not only doable but can be quite fun to add a little Shakespeare to your homeschooling.  In this week's coffee break, Carrie shares five simple steps to reading and enjoying the plays of Shakespeare.  She also gives some fun and practical tips for introducing the Bard, his old English banter, and the beauty of Shakespearean language.  Carrie even gives ideas on how to incorporate games, drama, and Legos (yes, even Legos) into your Shakespearean studies.  For a list of resources and links mentioned in this week's podcast, visit Coffee With Carrie Website.  To purchase Carrie's new homeschooling book, Just Breathe (and Take a Sip of Coffee):  Homeschool in Step with God), visit Amazon.com.For more articles on how to homeschool visit Coffeewithcarrie.org or for daily devotions and encouragement, go to IG @coffeewithcarrieconsultant.

Do you have a love/hate relationship with science?  Maybe you are looking for ways to make science more interactive and hands-on this month.If teaching science (or even the idea of teaching science) stresses you out, then pour yourself a cup of coffee and join Carrie for a little coffee break this week. Perhaps this podcast will help you fall in love with teaching science!  With Valentine's in the air and candy and paper hearts everywhere, this is a great time of the year to amp up your science studies by learning about the circulatory system and the human heart.    In this week's episode, I Heart Science, Carrie shares some of her favorite February-themed science activities and experiments that you can literally do right after you finish listening to the podcast.   For a list of resources, games,  and links mentioned in this week's podcast, visit Coffee With Carrie Website.  To purchase Carrie's new homeschooling book, Just Breathe (and Take a Sip of Coffee):  Homeschool in Step with God), visit Amazon.com.For more articles on how to homeschool visit Coffeewithcarrie.org or for daily devotions and encouragement, go to IG @coffeewithcarrieconsultant.

The countdown has begun!  It's almost February which means Valentine's Day is just around the corner.  Join Carrie this week for a super special coffee break.  In this week's episode, Carrie shares 14 simple and fun ways to celebrate Valentine's Day by focusing on God's love and God's call to love others.  Carrie explains how to use a Valentine Countdown to study God's Word and to memorize scripture as a family.   She also shares several other fun activities you can use during family devotions and morning basket time to prepare for Valentine's Day.  It is fourteen days of love, random acts of kindness, devotions, read alouds, and art projects.   Pour yourself a cup of coffee, put your feet up, and get ready to be inspired.  For a list of resources and links mentioned in this week's podcast, visit Coffee With Carrie Website.  To purchase Carrie's new homeschooling book, Just Breathe (and Take a Sip of Coffee):  Homeschool in Step with God), visit Amazon.com.For more articles on how to homeschool visit Coffeewithcarrie.org or for daily devotions and encouragement, go to IG @coffeewithcarrieconsultant.

Do you need a "do-over" this week or a fresh start this year?  If so, then join Carrie for a little coffee break and some encouragement from God's Word.  In this week's episode, Carrie digs deep into the Book of Ruth and shares five powerful lessons on new beginnings and "do-overs."  Carrie focuses on Naomi, Ruth's mother-in-law, and the many lessons we can from her and how we can apply them to our new year, to our parenting, and to our homeschooling.   Pour yourself an extra large cup of coffee, open up your Bibles, and join Carrie for this extended coffee break and time in God's Word.      To purchase Carrie's new homeschooling book, Just Breathe (and Take a Sip of Coffee):  Homeschool in Step with God), visit Amazon.com.For more articles on how to homeschool visit Coffeewithcarrie.org or for daily devotions and encouragement, go to IG @coffeewithcarrieconsultant.

Do you really think Carrie is suggesting you take an entire year off of homeschooling???  Well, maybe she is and maybe God is calling you to take a drastic and daring approach to the second half of your school year.  Perhaps God is calling you and your family to take a sabbatical year.   It's not as radical as it sounds.  Sabbaticals are actually biblical.  Admit it!  You know you are a bit intrigued by the idea.  If you are exhausted from covid schooling, survival schooling, distance learning, and this new "normal," then join Carrie for a little coffee break.   Maybe what Carrie shares in this week's episode isn't 100% for you and your family in this season of homeschooling, but perhaps there might be a few things Carrie shares that you can adapt, amend, or try using in your homeschooling for the rest of your school year.  Take a deep breath.  Put your feet up and grab a cup of coffee.  In this week's episode, Carrie will share the not so radical idea of taking a homeschooling Sabbatical Year as a way to rest in the Lord, focus on what is really important, and simplify your life and homeschooling in 2021.  Then check out Coffee With Carrie blog this week.  She explains four practical and easy ways you can actually take a sabbatical year (without feeling guilty)!To purchase Carrie's new homeschooling book, Just Breathe (and Take a Sip of Coffee):  Homeschool in Step with God), visit Amazon.com.For more articles on how to homeschool visit Coffeewithcarrie.org or for daily devotions and encouragement, go to IG @coffeewithcarrieconsultant. 

Happy New Year!  Is your new year's resolution to ditch all of the distance learning in 2021?  If so, then grab a cup of coffee and join Carrie for this week's coffee break!  If you are tired of Zoom classes and being tethered to a computer screen and someone else's schedule all day long, then join Carrie this week.  Distance learning is not for everyone.  A virtual environment for most kids can be too distracting.  It lacks the one-on-one personal interaction and hands-on learning most children and teens need.  If you feel distance learning is the only way your students can safely fellowship and build friendships in 2021, then grab a cup of coffee and definitely join Carrie for this week's coffee break.  In this week's episode, Carrie discusses the pros and cons of online learning and gives simple tips on how you can minimize or eliminate distance learning in 2021.  To purchase Carrie's new homeschooling book, Just Breathe (and Take a Sip of Coffee):  Homeschool in Step with God), visit Amazon.com.For more articles on how to homeschool visit Coffeewithcarrie.org or for daily devotions and encouragement, go to IG @coffeewithcarrieconsultant.

2020 has been a year of answered prayers!  On January 1st, Carrie's prayer for the new year was that God would give us 20/20 vision in 2020.  Carrie prayed for God to give us a clear vision, to give us spiritual insight, to help us see things the way God sees them, and to reveal the hidden, reveal the things we needed to know, reveal the things we needed to see, and reveal things we didn't understand.  God answered that prayer in a mighty way!  2020 has been a year of reflection, a year of revelation, and a year of purification.  In this little coffee break, Carrie reflects on the lessons learned this past year and on the spiritual insight God has given believers in 2020.  Grab a cup of coffee and add an extra shot!  This week's episode will give you much to think about and pray about for 2021.To purchase Carrie's new homeschooling book, Just Breathe (and Take a Sip of Coffee):  Homeschool in Step with God), visit Amazon.com.For more articles on how to homeschool visit Coffeewithcarrie.org or for daily devotions and encouragement, go to IG @coffeewithcarrieconsultant.

Feliz Navidad, Buon Natale, and Merry Christmas!  Welcome back Holiday Homeschooling Part 2.  In this week's episode, Carrie continues her conversation about how to take a Sabbath break the entire month of December to celebrate the true reason for the season.   In Part 2 of Holiday Homeschooling, Carrie shares how to replace formal school work this holiday season with some fun (and educational) geography activities.  Instead of formal reading, writing, and math lessons this month, learn how other countries and cultures celebrate the birth of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.  Carrie gives ideas on how "travel" the world this December while learning, cooking, baking, creating, and reading your way through the holidays.  You and your family can do some of the Christmas traditions and cultural celebrations presented in this week's podcast instead of formal lessons or stressful school work. Join Carrie for this little holiday coffee break.  It will probably become one of your favorite episodes.  For a list of the resources mentioned in this podcast, go to Coffeewithcarrie.org. To purchase Carrie's new homeschooling book, Just Breathe (and Take a Sip of Coffee):  Homeschool in Step with God), visit Amazon.com.For more articles on how to homeschool visit Coffeewithcarrie.org or for daily devotions and encouragement, go to IG @coffeewithcarrieconsultant.

It's that time of the year again!  Tis the season for celebrations, baking, and traditions.  While December brings Christmas cheer, it can also bring much stress and good old fashion guilt trips.  Homeschooling moms usually feel overwhelmed this time of the year as less and less school work gets accomplished.  If this describes you, or you are looking for a less stressful way to do school this holiday season, join Carrie for this week's podcast.  In this week's coffee break, Carrie gives homeschooling mamas permission to take a Sabbath break and explains how to take the entire month of December off from traditional lessons to focus on the birth of Jesus.  Carrie shares how to use your traditions and your usual Christmas hustle and bustle as your "school work" and shares with you how much reading, writing, math, science, and art you are already doing during the month of December.  And for those moms who just can't fathom the idea of taking an entire month off of school work, she even gives some easy, fun, and educational activities you can do during the month to replace those formal lessons.  Pour yourself a mug of peppermint mocha latte or a cup of winter chai tea.  You will be inspired by this week's podcast, it will ease your December guilt, and it will definitely put you into the holiday spirit.  For a list of the resources mentioned in this podcast, go to Coffeewithcarrie.org. To purchase Carrie's new homeschooling book, Just Breathe (and Take a Sip of Coffee):  Homeschool in Step with God), visit Amazon.com.For more articles on how to homeschool visit Coffeewithcarrie.org or for daily devotions and encouragement, go to IG @coffeewithcarrieconsultant.

What is Advent and how can you use the season of Advent to focus on the true meaning of Christmas?  In this week's episode, Carrie shares some simple ways to keep Jesus at the center of your Christmas preparations and to perhaps start the tradition of celebrating Advent.  Did you know that the season of Advent is two-fold?  It celebrates the first coming of Jesus, his birth, and Jesus' incarnation.  But most importantly, Advent looks forward to Jesus' second coming!  The whole idea of celebrating the Advent season is to turn your family's focus from the hustle and bustle of the holidays to Jesus' first miraculous coming AND to his glorious and future second coming.  Join Carrie for this little coffee break as she shares a few simple ways you can make your Christmas preparations an Advent Adventure.  For a list of the resources mentioned in this podcast, go to Coffeewithcarrie.org. Subscribe to  Coffee With Carrie and receive as a thank you a weekly Advent Devotional Carrie uses every year.  To purchase Carrie's new homeschooling book, Just Breathe (and Take a Sip of Coffee):  Homeschool in Step with God), visit Amazon.com.For more articles on how to homeschool visit Coffeewithcarrie.org or for daily devotions and encouragement, go to IG @coffeewithcarrieconsultant.

What do unicorns, hamsters, and comparisons have in common?  If your interest is piqued and you are wondering what on earth this has to do with homeschooling, then join Carrie for this week's podcast.  Do you feel like you are constantly spinning your wheels but going nowhere and accomplishing nothing?  If so, then take a little break from all of the hustle and bustle, get off the crazy train for a spell, and pour yourself a much-needed cup of coffee.  Join Carrie this week as she uses a few humorous analogies to explain why homeschooling moms always seem to be in perpetual motion and more importantly with a little humor, she shares a few ways to make the never-ending spinning stop.  To purchase Carrie's new homeschooling book, Just Breathe (and Take a Sip of Coffee):  Homeschool in Step with God), visit Amazon.com.For more articles on how to homeschool visit Coffeewithcarrie.org or for daily devotions and encouragement, go to IG @coffeewithcarrieconsultant.

Guarding Hearts & Minds: One Dryer Sheet at a Time.  Carrie has yet another embarassing homeschooling moment to share!  There is a point and a few great homeschooling lessons to learn. In this week's podcast, Carrie shares four simple and easy ways to guard the hearts and minds of our children and how to protect ourselves from letting anger, bitterness, and unforgiveness fester and consume us.  Join Carrie for this week's coffee break as she gives ideas on how to use wholesome literature to whet your child's appetite for godly things, activities you can do to cultivate grateful & forgiving hearts, and how to develop a habit of personal quiet time and family devotions.  Pour yourself a cup of coffee, put your feet up, and take a little coffee break this week as you learn how to guard hearts and minds one dryer sheet at a time.  All of the resources mentioned in this week's podcast are listed at Coffee with Carrie Website, coffeewithcarrie.   To purchase Carrie's new homeschooling book, Just Breathe (and Take a Sip of Coffee):  Homeschool in Step with God), visit Amazon.com.For more articles on how to homeschool visit Coffeewithcarrie.org or for daily devotions and encouragement, go to IG @coffeewithcarrieconsultant.

This Thanksgiving, what can we learn from Joshua, the crossing of the Jordan River, and the memorial of stones erected on the West Bank by the Israelites?  In this week's episode, Carrie digs deep into Joshua 4 and shares how to apply the principles to our homeschooling and to our Thanksgiving celebrations.  This podcast is also full of engaging, fun, and meaningful activities that can be done as a family during the month of November. The biblical lessons and activities will help develop an attitude of gratitude during this season of thanks.  You don't want to miss this coffee break!  To purchase Carrie's new homeschooling book, Just Breathe (and Take a Sip of Coffee):  Homeschool in Step with God), visit Amazon.com.For more articles on how to homeschool visit Coffeewithcarrie.org or for daily devotions and encouragement, go to IG @coffeewithcarrieconsultant.To order Thanksgiving: A Time to Remember by Barabara Rainey, click here.

Carrie kicks off Season 2 of Coffee With Carrie Podcast by sharing the secret of how to go from being a good homeschooling mom to a great homeschooling mom!  Carrie talks about the qualifications needed to teach your own at home as well as four simple (and joyful) ways to be the best teacher possible.  Put your feet up, pour yourself a cup of coffee, and join Carrie for this little coffee break.  She has a new opener (with groovy coffee house music) to get the conversation started along with her the usual encouragement, advice, and stories to keep you going.  To purchase Carrie's new homeschooling book, Just Breathe (and Take a Sip of Coffee):  Homeschool in Step with God), visit Amazon.com.For more articles on how to homeschool visit Coffeewithcarrie.org or for daily devotions and encouragement, go to IG @coffeewithcarrieconsultant.

Join Carrie for this impromptu, unplanned, and unexpected coffee break.  While Carrie and her family were on their Sabbath Week Break, Carrie had a stirring in heart to share this word of encouragement with you.  With less than two weeks left before this most important election, Carrie shares a few thoughts and a few stories to help start a much-needed and hard conversation. Since this podcast was not planned, it's full of raw, unedited, and unscripted thoughts from Carrie's heart to yours.  It wasn't recorded in Carrie's usual soundproof closet; it was recorded while on vacation in the best spot she could find. Thanks in advance for your grace. Thanks for listening.  Thanks for engaging in this hard conversation.  Thanks for joining Carrie for this unexpected little coffee break.  And most importantly, thanks for sharing this podcast episode with all of your like-minded ( and not-so-like minded) Christian mama friends.Check back next week for the official kick-off of Season 2 of Coffee With Carrie Podcast.To purchase Carrie's new homeschooling book, Just Breathe (and Take a Sip of Coffee):  Homeschool in Step with God), visit Amazon.com.For more articles on how to homeschool visit Coffeewithcarrie.org or for daily devotions and encouragement, go to IG @coffeewithcarrieconsultant.

What?  Take a whole week off of academics and formal lessons to rest, relax, and reset?  You read that right!  Pour yourself a cup of coffee, put your feet up, and join Carrie for a little coffee break.  In this week's podcast, Carrie shares how to apply the Sabbath Principle to your yearly homeschool calendar.  In Carrie's new book, Just Breathe (& Take a Sip of Coffee):  Homeschool in Step with God,  Carrie explains in Chapter 3 the importance of not only taking a Sabbath hour each day to recoup and reset and to take a Sabbath day each week to worship and to rest but to also schedule a Sabbath Week into your homeschool schedule. In this episode, practical advice and biblical principles are given to help you truly rest in the Lord and to simplify your homeschooling.   Listen up this week because Carrie will hit the pause button next week.  Since it is her family's Sabbath Week & Break, no podcast will be uploaded next week.  Check back at the end of October for the launch of Season 2 of Coffee With Carrie Podcast!To purchase Carrie's new homeschooling book, Just Breathe (and Take a Sip of Coffee):  Homeschool in Step with God), visit Amazon.com.For more articles on how to homeschool visit Coffeewithcarrie.org or for daily devotions and encouragement, go to IG @coffeewithcarrieconsultant.

Carrie gets real this week!  In this week's podcast, Carrie unapologetically shares the importance, the need, and the dangers of swimming against the current by going against the world's dangerous ideologies and its godless educational agendas.  Christians and homeschooling moms need to stand firm on God's Word and live in a counter-culture way in order to face and defeat society's dangerous undercurrents.  In this week's podcast, Carrie shares a recent brush with death and how this experience encouraged her to stand taller, fight harder, and proclaim God's truth louder.   Pour yourself a cup of coffee and take a little coffee break with Carrie.  You don't want to miss this story and how it can be applied to your walk with God and your calling to homeschool. To purchase Carrie's new homeschooling book, Just Breathe (and Take a Sip of Coffee):  Homeschool in Step with God), visit Amazon.com.For more articles on how to homeschool visit Coffeewithcarrie.org or for daily devotions and encouragement, go to IG @coffeewithcarrieconsultant.

What do you expect your teen to do while homeschooling high school?What is your teen actually capable of and willing to do during his high school years?What does your teen want to do post-high school graduation?Is there a healthy balance between achieving academics and pursuing passions?Is homeschooling through high school an advantage or a disadvantage?In this week's podcast, Carrie will honestly explore these questions and more.  If you are homeschooling a high schooler or your teen is on the cusp of high school, then take a little break and join Carrie this week for some encouragement, advice, hindsight, and some high school help.Resources mentioned in this podcast can be found with links at Coffeewithcarrie.org To purchase Carrie's new homeschooling book, Just Breathe (and Take a Sip of Coffee):  Homeschool in Step with God), visit Amazon.com.For more articles on how to homeschool visit Coffeewithcarrie.org or for daily devotions and encouragement, go to IG @coffeewithcarrieconsultant.

Am I doing enough?  Are the kids doing enough work?  Am I messing up my kids by homeschooling?  You are not alone!  Many moms have asked these questions at some point along their homeschooling journey.  YES!  You are enough!  What you are doing is enough!  And NO, you are not messing up your children.  If anything, you are giving them an advantage by educating them at home.  No matter what you give to Jesus, it is enough.  In this week's episode, Carrie calms your fears about not being enough and shares how even two little fish and a few loaves of bread are enough in God's economy.  Are you still a little skeptical or need some extra convincing? Then pour yourself a big cup of coffee and join Carrie for a little coffee break.  It sounds like you need some extra encouragement this week.  To purchase Carrie's new homeschooling book, Just Breathe (and Take a Sip of Coffee):  Homeschool in Step with God), visit Amazon.com.For more articles on how to homeschool visit Coffeewithcarrie.org or for daily devotions and encouragement, go to IG @coffeewithcarrieconsultant.

You don't want to miss this week's episode!  Carrie shares her top five Epic Homeschooling Failures and her worst mommy moments.  Instead of sharing this week, advice on what to do this homeschooling school year, Carrie shares from her heart what NOT to do.  Through her heart-felt confessions and by revealing some of her most embarrassing moments, you will not only be encouraged, but you will walk away knowing you are not alone and that even when we "fail," God can use our epic failures for His purposes.  Join Carrie for this little coffee break. Even though she gets a little choked up on Epic Failure #5, her transparency will give you courage, confidence, and hope.  To purchase Carrie's new homeschooling book, Just Breathe (and Take a Sip of Coffee):  Homeschool in Step with God), visit Amazon.com.For more articles on how to homeschool visit Coffeewithcarrie.org or for daily devotions and encouragement, go to IG @coffeewithcarrieconsultant.

Take advantage of this election year!  Why not spend the entire year learning about America the beautiful, the home of the free and the brave.  In this week's podcast, Carrie shares how to make the most of an election year in your homeschooling. She shares four simple and organic ways to focus on US History, the geography of the United States, the Presidents and our nation's government and election process. All of the activities shared can be done as a family with children of all ages.  Join Carrie for this special election-themed, patriotic little coffee break.All of the resources mentioned in this week's podcast can be found at Coffeewithcarrie.org.To purchase Carrie's new homeschooling book, Just Breathe (and Take a Sip of Coffee):  Homeschool in Step with God), visit Amazon.com.For more articles on how to homeschool visit Coffeewithcarrie.org or for daily devotions and encouragement, go to IG @coffeewithcarrieconsultant.

Elisha's servant saw a multitude of enemies. Elisha's enemies saw an empty hill.  But Elisha saw a powerful angelic army ready for battle!  Join Carrie for an encouraging word from 2 Kings 6.  This week, Carrie unpacks the story of Elisha, his servant, and the events in 2 Kings 6:8-23 and how the many lessons and principles in this passage can be applied to our lives, our homeschooling, and to our chaotic world.  If you are feeling outnumbered or hopeless, take a little coffee break with Carrie.  She shares how, like Elisha, we need spiritual sight and insights in order to navigate and homeschool in a world filled with spiritual blindness.  It's a Bible study and a coffee date you don't want to miss.  The battle is real but you can forge forward with the confidence of Elisha.  To purchase Just Breathe (and Take a Sip of Coffee):  Homeschool in Step with God, go to Amazon.com  For more information about the book, go to Coffeewithcarrie.orgTo view or share our book trailer, go to our YouTube Channel.

The ministry of motherhood is a blessing and a gift, but it can also be a bit challenging.  If you add the calling to homeschool, then you just kicked it up a notch!  Does God call us to be teacher of the year, super mom, and child psychologist extraordinaire?  Well, that would be a big fat NO!  However, God does call us to be faithful.  Join Carrie for Part 4 of the "Start the School Year Strong" Series.  In this week's podcast, Carrie sheds some light on what a mom and home educator's ultimate job description entails.  You will be encouraged as Carrie shares Chapter 15 of her new homeschooling book, Just Breathe (and Take a Sip of Coffee):  Homeschool in Step with God.  It is a coffee break you don't want to miss!All of the resources mentioned in this podcast can be found at coffeewithcarrie.org and/or IG @coffeewithcarrieconsultant.To purchase Just Breathe (and Take a Sip of Coffee):  Homeschool in Step with God, go to Amazon.com  For more information about the book, go to Coffeewithcarrie.orgTo view or share our book trailer, go to our YouTube Channel.

Join Carrie for Part 3 of the "Start Your School Year Strong" Series.  What does a typical homeschooling day look like?  There really isn't a "typical day" since every homeschooling family is different, so Carrie changes the question up a bit.  What does a good homeschooling day look like?  In this week's podcast, Carrie shares a very simplistic way to help you plan and evaluate your homeschooling lessons, so that your homeschooling day will be balanced and both you and your child will feel good about your homeschool days.  Carrie also shares how to change a really bad day into a "good enough" day!   All of the resources mentioned in this podcast can be found at coffeewithcarrie.org and/or IG @coffeewithcarrieconsultant.To receive Carrie's Checklist for a Successful Start, subscribe to Coffee With Carrie email newsletter.  Go to coffeewithcarrie.org and subscribe at the "Join Our Community" tab.  As a thank you, Carrie will send you her checklist.  To purchase Just Breathe (and Take a Sip of Coffee):  Homeschool in Step with God, go to Amazon.com  For more information about the book, go to Coffeewithcarrie.orgTo view or share our book trailer, go to our YouTube Channel.

The 2020-2021 school year is just around the corner.  Whether you are new to homeschooling or you have been homeschooling for years, you don't want to miss this coffee break with Carrie.  In this episode, Carrie shares simple steps to help you get off to a successful start.  She gives time and sanity saving tips to help you organize your supplies and books, plan your daily lessons and weekly plans, create spaces around your home for learning, and how to set realistic goals for both you, your children, and your school year.   Some of the suggestions shared can be found in Part II of her new book, Just Breathe (and Take a Sip of Coffee):  Homeschool in Step with God and some are a few of Carrie's favorite tricks.  Join Carrie for this special coffee break and get organized for the new school year.To receive Carrie's Checklist for a Successful Start, subscribe to Coffee With Carrie email newsletter.  Go to coffeewithcarrie.org and subscribe at the "Join Our Community" tab.  As a thank you, Carrie will send you her checklist.  To purchase Just Breathe (and Take a Sip of Coffee):  Homeschool in Step with God, go to Amazon.com  For more information about the book, go to Coffeewithcarrie.orgTo view or share our book trailer, go to our YouTube Channel.

The countdown has begun!  It is almost time to start the 2020-2021 school year.  Whether you are new to homeschooling or you have been homeschooling for years, you don't want to miss this coffee break with Carrie.  Carrie shares simple and practical tips to help you prepare for this school year, how to focus on what is most important, and how to make your first day, your first week, and your first month a success.  Some of the suggestions shared can be found in her new book, Just Breathe (and Take a Sip of Coffee):  Homeschool in Step with God and some are Carrie's favorite things she has done with her family at the start of each and every school year.  If you want to make sure you are following God's plans for your coming school year, then join Carrie for this special coffee break.To purchase Just Breathe (and Take a Sip of Coffee):  Homeschool in Step with God, go to Amazon.com  For more information about the book or to get Carrie's “Start School Year Checklist,” go to Coffeewithcarrie.orgTo view or share our book trailer, go to our YouTube Channel.

We have all had moments in our homeschooling where we needed someone to along side us and remind us to stop, to take a deep a breath, and to... just breathe.In this week's episode, Carrie shares her new book, Just Breathe (and Take a Sip of Coffee):  Homeschool in Step with God.  In this podcast, Carrie shares what's in the book, the story behind the title, the reasons for the book, reasons why you should read it (and share it with your other homeschooling friends), and how to get your hands on the book August 1st so you can read it before this school year begins.  Join Carrie for this exciting coffee break!To preorder the Kindle version, go to Amazon Kindle.To purchase the book August 1st, go to Amazon.com To RSVP and attend our Virtual Book Release Party, go to coffeewithcarrie.org For more information about the book, go to Coffeewithcarrie.orgTo view or share our book trailer, go to YouTube.

Learn how to do super easy family devotions and learn lessons from Gideon in this latest podcast.  Take a little coffee break as Carrie explains how to use just your Bible and three simple questions to help kids of all ages dig deep into God's Word.  As Carrie explains how to use the 3 Question Method, she also teaches and shares insights from the Book of Judges that can be applied to our lives today.  It's a timely message.  At the time of Gideon, "everyone did what was right in his own eyes," and "the Israelites did evil in the eyes of the LORD."  As moms who are raising up the next generation, there are so many promises, commands, warnings, and lessons we can learn from Gideon that can be applied to our world and to our homeschooling today.  It's a two for one podcast:  biblical teaching on how to be a Gideon and a crash course on how to do simple family devotions!  You don't want to miss this coffee break.  Resources mentioned in this podcast can be found at coffeewithcarrie.org website and at IG @coffeewithcarrieconsultant.Get an advanced copy of Carrie's new homeschooling book, Just Breathe (and Take a Sip of Coffee):  Homeschool in Step with God) or pre order your kindle version at Amazon.