https://theallisoncrowe.com Updates from Allison Crowe https://theallisoncrowe.com/blog/what-i-wish-i-knew-before-homeschooling-four-kids https://theallisoncrowe.com/blog/what-i-wish-i-knew-before-homeschooling-four-kids <div>If homeschool starts soon and you’re already feeling behind, this is for you. Here’s the advice I wish I could go back and give myself when life felt full and the days got crazy.</div>]]> Mon, 24 Aug 2026 17:30:00 CDT https://theallisoncrowe.com/blog/before-homeschool-starts-make-your-breathe-easier https://theallisoncrowe.com/blog/before-homeschool-starts-make-your-breathe-easier <div>Before schedules, supply bins, and school plans, you need a home that feels calm enough to live in. Here are simple ways to help your space feel lighter before homeschool starts.</div>]]> Sun, 16 Aug 2026 14:52:00 CDT https://theallisoncrowe.com/blog/creating-a-morning-rhythm-that-actually-works https://theallisoncrowe.com/blog/creating-a-morning-rhythm-that-actually-works <div>If your mornings feel rushed, loud, or all over the place, you are not alone. Here’s a simple morning rhythm that helps homeschool days feel calmer without chasing Pinterest perfection.</div>]]> Mon, 10 Aug 2026 10:46:00 CDT https://theallisoncrowe.com/blog/small-habits-before-the-busy-season https://theallisoncrowe.com/blog/small-habits-before-the-busy-season <div>August is the perfect time to begin preparing for a busy season&mdash;without rushing through summer. Here&#39;s why one small habit at a time is making all the difference in our home.</div>]]> Mon, 03 Aug 2026 10:01:00 CDT https://theallisoncrowe.com/blog/the-in-between-season-of-summer-finding-joy-in-what-s-right-in-front-of-you https://theallisoncrowe.com/blog/the-in-between-season-of-summer-finding-joy-in-what-s-right-in-front-of-you <div>Summer didn't go exactly as planned—and that's exactly what made it perfect. Here's what I learned about wellness, presence, and letting go of the checklist.</div>]]> Sun, 26 Jul 2026 15:45:46 CDT https://theallisoncrowe.com/blog/the-best-part-of-convention https://theallisoncrowe.com/blog/the-best-part-of-convention <div>I headed to a big event hoping for fresh ideas, but I came home with something even better: real reminders about people, encouragement, and why consistency beats perfection every time. The whole weekend shifted my focus in the best way.</div>]]> Tue, 21 Jul 2026 12:13:11 CDT https://theallisoncrowe.com/blog/the-unexpected-gift-of-slowing-down https://theallisoncrowe.com/blog/the-unexpected-gift-of-slowing-down <div>I thought the hardest part of healing would be the procedure. It wasn’t. The real challenge was learning to slow down, receive help, and trust that rest is part of wellness too.</div>]]> Sun, 12 Jul 2026 18:51:00 CDT https://theallisoncrowe.com/blog/you-don-t-have-to-earn-summer https://theallisoncrowe.com/blog/you-don-t-have-to-earn-summer <div>VBS, a long to-do list, and a half-finished schoolroom reminded me of something I really needed this week. Maybe summer isn’t meant to be earned after all.</div>]]> Sun, 05 Jul 2026 16:10:47 CDT https://theallisoncrowe.com/blog/what-makes-summer-feel-lighter https://theallisoncrowe.com/blog/what-makes-summer-feel-lighter <div>After a busy homeschool year, you don't need a total life overhaul. Discover how simple routines, fun movement, and letting go of pressure can make your summer feel lighter.</div>]]> Thu, 18 Jun 2026 17:28:00 CDT https://theallisoncrowe.com/blog/the-weeks-that-dont-go-to-plan https://theallisoncrowe.com/blog/the-weeks-that-dont-go-to-plan <div>A warm encouragement for homeschool moms learning to embrace progress over perfection during busy summer weeks filled with appointments, family responsibilities, and unexpected schedule changes.</div>]]> Thu, 18 Jun 2026 16:59:00 CDT