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Learning Well podcast is a show for moms who want to do the job of homemaker and homeschool mom well. In our bi-weekly conversations, we discuss all things faith, family, home, and homeschool. The goal of of this podcast is to offer a beautiful alterative to our rapidly changing culture and to see the art and beauty of home and family.

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81: Being Bold

2024-08-0631:51

Welcome to season 5! Today on the podcast, Annie and Alicia are flipping through the brand new fall issue of Learning Well Journal. They're highlighting some of the articles in the gorgeous new issue and hitting on topics like: school choice, creating a homeschool mission statement, getting back to our roots in homeschooling, and much much more! Subscribe to Learning Well Journal now to receive the new Fall issue! Subscribe to Learning Well Journal    Get the back issues of LWJ
Today Annie and Alicia are sharing their new homeschool curriculum picks for the coming homeschool year. This is part two from their convo last week. In this episode, they are covering what they're using for history, science, and all other subjects. Get the links to all the curriculum HERE. Sponsor for this episode: Check out CTCMATH! Subscribe to Learning Well Journal  Get back issues to the magazine Learning Well Blog Alicia on YouTube Learning Well on IG Alicia on IG Annie on IG
Today Annie and Alicia are sharing their new homeschool curriculum picks for the coming homeschool year. This will be a two part series. In this episode, they are covering what they're using for Bible, math, and laguage arts.  Get the links to all the curriculum HERE. Sponsor for this episode: Check out CTCMATH! Subscribe to Learning Well Journal  Get back issues to the magazine Learning Well Blog Alicia on YouTube Learning Well on IG Alicia on IG Annie on IG
In this episode, we're getting ready for summer. Here are Annie and Alicia's BEST tips for the BEST summer!   Subscribe to magazine Get Back issues of magazine Get LW Planner Books for a better homeschool next year:  For the Children's Sake For the Family's Sake Better Late Than Early A Charlotte Mason Education series  IG Reel with homeschool book ideas Another IG Reel with homeschool book ideas Summer Reads List:  The Consequences of Ideas Loving Soren Forever Young by Hayley Mills Apocalypse Never: Why Environmental Alarmism Hurts Us All The Nineties Maid--by Stephanie Land Peter Nimble and His Fantastic Eyes--by Jonathan Auxier  
Welcome to season 4! Today on the podcast, Annie and Alicia are flipping through the brand new summer issue of Learning Well Journal. They're highlighting some of the articles in the gorgeous new issue and hitting on topics like: what patience looks like on an everyday basis for a homeschool mom, why we should be simplifying our homeschools, doing math in the kitchen, and more!  Subscribe to Learning Well Journal now to receive the new spring issue! Subscribe to Learning Well Journal 
Today, Annie and I are discussing our favorite last day of the homeschool year traditions. We might be getting a little emotional about it too. We're sharing about some of our favorite moments around the table with our kids and some of our best tips for creating traditions with your families.  HELPFUL LINKS FROM THE VIDEO: Shop for back issues of Learning Well Journal Ideas for creating your own Summer Basket More Summer Basket Ideas Even MORE Summer Basket Ideas Learning Well Journal
Today we're joined by our friend, Jessi Bridges to talk about teaching Shakespeare in our homeschools. Jessi wrote a fantastic article on Shakespeare in the spring issue of Learning Well Journal and in this episode, we're breaking it all down. Jessi shares about why we should read Shakespeare, and great outline of lesson plans, books to read, and more! This episode was so inspiring. Enjoy! EB Nesbit's Shakespeare for Children Tales from Shakespeare by the Lambs   Subscribe to Learning Well Journal  Get back issues to the magazine Learning Well Blog Learning Well on IG Alicia on IG Annie on IG
Today, Annie and I covering everything on our Currently Lists--what we're currently reading, eating for lunch, what we're working on and more! Tell me in the comments what's on your Currently List too!  Subscribe to Learning Well Journal  Get back issues to the magazine Learning Well Blog Learning Well on IG Alicia on IG Annie on IG
Today, we're are discussing how their homeschool year has been--the good and the bad. We're also sharing our top three curriculum pieces from this year. So many great resources here! We end the episode with some discussion on church and hard times too. Links from the episode: Get back issues of Learning Well Journal Watch Alicia's full list of favorites from this year Compass Classroom Brit and World Lit Apologia Biology Homeschool in the Woods Studies Beautiful Feet Books Geography   
If you're a millenial, it's pretty likely that you were strongly encouraged to get a four-year college degree. Probably the trades, or any non-college options, were not encouraged at all. After a generation like this, we now have overwhelming student debt and a major shortage of tradesmen. What is the solution? Should we discourage our kids from going to college? Annie and Alicia are discussing it all in today's episode.  Durable Trades by Rory Groves Subscribe to Learning Well Journal  Get back issues to the magazine Learning Well Blog Learning Well on IG Alicia on IG Annie on IG
Today Annie and Alicia are talking about WOMEN and the role they play in families, in society and basing this conversation around the theme of the spring issue of Learning Well Journal, which comes from Proverbs 14:1. That verse says: "a wise woman builds her home, but folly with her own hands tears it down."  They'll cover common sins that women struggle with and then practical ways to also build up your home. Subscribe to Learning Well Journal  Get back issues to the magazine Learning Well Blog Learning Well on IG Alicia on IG Annie on IG
Welcome to season 3! Today on the podcast, Annie and Alicia are flipping through the hot-off-the-press, issue ten of Learning Well Journal. They're highlighting some of the articles in the gorgeous new issue and hitting on topics like: laying the foundation for teens to have lasting faith, setting up a nature table in your home, and why a Christian's garden should be the most beautiful garden around.  Subscribe to Learning Well Journal now to receive the new spring issue! Subscribe to Learning Well Journal  Get back issues to the magazine Learning Well Blog Learning Well on IG Alicia on IG Annie on IG
Today on Learning Well Podcast Annie and Alicia are discussing stress in motherhood. They speak to worry taking over our thoughts and what we could and should do instead. They then go into very practical ways to mitigate stress in our roles as mothers by getting good systems in place. Something for everyone in this one! Enjoy! Subscribe to Learning Well Journal  Get back issues to the magazine Learning Well Blog Learning Well on IG Alicia on IG Annie on IG
LW Podcast is back after a nice Christmas break! Yay! Today Annie and Alicia are talking about wrapping up a year of memories and taking account of the good things before racing on to the next thing. They are highlighting some of the best moments and articles and memories from Learning Well Journal and they're sharing what they're reading too in the new year.    Subscribe to Learning Well Journal  Get back issues to the magazine Learning Well Blog Learning Well on IG Alicia on IG Annie on IG
Today we are continuing to puruse the pages of the winter issue of Learning Well Journal and expand upon topics covered in that issue and Annie and Alicia are discussing the art of written correspondence. We're reading an old letter from a WWII soldier written to his wife the day after D-Day and talking about how writing things down is so important. We share some practical tips, some stories, and we also get into the books are are currently reading. I think you're going to be inspired by this one! Sign up for the November Savoring Simple Joys Challenge Learning Well Journal CHRISTMAS Edition  Subscribe to Learning Well Journal  Learning Well Blog Learning Well on IG Alicia on IG Annie on IG  
Today, Annie and Alicia are discussing the theme for winter: PEACE. We could all use a little of that right? Peace is the theme for the winter season of Learning Well Journal and of the podcast too. They're talking about practical ways to cultivate more peace in your home and in your family life. Also, they're discussing the brand new issue of Learning Well Journal and their favorite articles, both the practical and the ones that feel like giant hugs! Sign up for the November Savoring Simple Joys Challenge Learning Well Journal CHRISTMAS Edition  Subscribe to Learning Well Journal  Learning Well Blog Learning Well on IG Alicia on IG Annie on IG
My daughter, Sophia, and I sit down for a look at what it's like to be a kid that's homeschooling through high school. We talk about what her day in the life is like, what courses she's currently taking, what she's reading, what her post high school plans are, teens and social media and tons more! I think you're going to love this fun conversation. Links from the episode:  Our high school curriculum Apologia Biology Credits Before College Career Testing Learning Well Journal CHRISTMAS Edition  Subscribe to Learning Well Journal  Learning Well Blog Learning Well on IG Alicia on IG Annie on IG  
Today on LW Podcast, Annie and Alicia discuss a brand new, very special edition of Learning Well Journal: the Christmas Edition based around HOPE and Romans 15:13. They share some of the stories behind creating this issue, how vintage Christmas cookies are where it's at, and why we should focus on the hope and peace we have right now. They also share about what they're preparing for now, how being the guidance counselor of your homeschool is a tricky role, and so much more!  Learning Well Journal CHRISTMAS Edition  Subscribe to Learning Well Journal  Learning Well Blog Learning Well on IG Alicia on IG Annie on IG
How we should think about the legacy of marriage. Anniversaries of marriage and sobriety. Serious things we're considering and very unserious things we're considering. What to do when it feels like the weight of the world is on our shoulders and what to do with all those apples. Today Annie and Alicia are having a 'currently' conversation. They're sharing all the things they're currently considering, starting, finishing, hoping for, and more.  Use code LWJFREESHIP through the end of September for FREE SHIPPING on all available back issues. Back issues here! Learning Well Journal: https://www.learningwellcommunity.com/magazine/ Learning Well Blog: https://www.aliciahutchinson.com/blog/ Learning Well on IG: https://www.instagram.com/learningwell Alicia on IG: https://www.instagram.com/overatalicias  Annie on IG: https://www.instagram.com/sweetannie      
Today on the podcast, Alicia and Annie share why they started homeschooling 16 and 7 years ago...yes, because it was really cold outside, plus many more reasons. They talk about some of the red flags they saw in the school system and how one of them had to exercise some submission in marriage for a time. They also dive into some of their favorite things to listen to, pop culture, and and real look at life as a homeschool mom.  Hannah on IG: https://www.instagram.com/hannahhomegrown/ Learning Well Journal: https://www.aliciahutchinson.com/magazine/ Learning Well Blog: https://www.aliciahutchinson.com/blog/ Learning Well on IG: https://www.instagram.com/learningwell Alicia on IG: https://www.instagram.com/overatalicias  Annie on IG: https://www.instagram.com/sweetannie    
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