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Overwhelmed with Homeschooling?

Overwhelmed with Homeschooling?
Do you ever feel overwhelmed or “behind” with homeschooling? Let me know in the comments. 

Some of us wear busyness as a badge. I know I have. 

What if you took a look at your days and decided to simplify?

Are you in multiple co ops and a couple of sports per kiddo? Are you working on checking off each curriculum assignment? Teaching every single subject every day?

From my experience that’s just a recipe for burnout. Take a look at everything you do in a day. Is all of that really necessary? What can you cut out? What can you say no to? Maybe there is something you both dread but it has to be done. Really? If that’s truly the case, then maybe it doesn’t need to be done every day. 

You’ve got this. Please don't feel like you need a long 'to do' list to make homeschooling a success. Conversations, cooking, playing games, and time in nature go a long way. 💜

Have you ever felt overwhelmed & overbooked in your homeschooling journey? Let me know in the comments below. 

You're in good company. 😊

Making Bread from Freshly Milled Flour for the First Time!

Making Bread from Freshly Milled Flour for the First Time!
Couple things I learned from my first batch of fresh ground flour bread:

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Day in the homeschool life of a 6th Grader

Day in the homeschool life of a 6th Grader
Do you ever let your kiddos choose the order of their school day?

I find that sometimes still is the best way to keep arguments at bay. I lay everything across the coffee table and he ordered them. 

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Friday musing

Friday musing
Some days do go smoother than others and I’m so thankful for those! 

Notice I didn’t say perfect

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Meal Planning in the Crowe Household

Meal Planning in the Crowe Household
I love meal planning  and I know I make it hard on myself. What don’t I just choose 3 beef, 2-3 chicken, a fish/shrimp and have homemade bbq chicken pizza for dinners? And alternate eggs, waffles/pancakes, oatmeal and bagels for breakfast and left overs or salad/soup/sandwiches for lunches? And be done with it. 

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From Computer Programmer to Health and Wellness Educator

 
Hey there! Thanks for stopping by! I’m Allison, momma to Jackson, Connor, Brady, and Keegan, married to Peter. We live in a Philly suburb here in Pennsylvania. Our life is beautiful and crazy, but we love each other, despite all the wrestling matches my boys host. We’re definitely a work in progress.

A little about me and how I got here...

I started out at Villanova for accounting, but soon found myself as a computer programmer creating websites in the mid-’90s. That lasted a few years before I decided to be a stay-at-home mom and I’ve never looked back!

In my 20s, I struggled with endometriosis, which began my journey into health and wellness—my true passion. I even blogged about eliminating an ovarian cyst through fasting! Now, I have a strong desire to help others by sharing my story and showing there's a better way.

Fast forward to my first son, Jackson. When he was a toddler, he decided to spray Shower Power in his mouth! Let’s just say Poison Control and I were good friends back then. Although I started my journey in the '90s with food, I didn’t fully connect the dots between cleaning chemicals and health until much later.

Today, I’m navigating life as a homeschool mom of one teen, a college mom, and I’ve just recently seen my two oldest boys get married! We also have two adorable mini poodles—our "girls"—to balance out the boy chaos. Homeschooling only one might seem simpler, but I’m busier than ever, balancing life and staying connected with my older boys.

I thoroughly enjoy teaching and sharing my love for natural health, fitness, and homeschooling. Fresh milled flour has become a recent passion of mine. I love baking and with all the poorly processed flours out there, it’s no wonder so many are gluten-sensitive. I’m far from perfect!

I’m passionate about empowering moms, especially homeschool moms over 35 with lively children, so they can take charge of their family's health.

If that’s you, get in touch—I’d love to help.

Here is my story on YouTube.

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