Episodes

Healthy Holiday Snacks Episode 234 Healthy holiday snacks don’t necessarily taste well. And since when does healthy and snacks go together? In this podcast, I’ll share some great suggestions from some of my friends as well! Please share your favorite ideas and recipes with all of us. Show Notes: Healthy Holiday Snacks When considering healthy holiday snacks we don’t have to throw out the flavor! Instead look at some of your favorite recipes and make a healthier version. Look for substitution...

Last Minute DIY Entertainment Tips Episode 238 Are you ready? It is time for last minute DIY entertainment tips! In this episode, I share many of my favorites with you. The best thing? No matter if your kids are young, small or grown these ideas will work for all ages. Add your favorite beverage and you are all set to go…and it won’t break the bank! What is your favorite last-minute DIY entertainment tips? Share them with us. Show Notes: Last Minute DIY Entertainment Tips 1. Now is not the t...

Let’s Talk About The Holidays – Fun Holiday Tips! with your host Felice Gerwitz and Meredith Curtis Fun holiday tips are easy when you have homeschooled and have as many kids as we do! So, before you blinked it is November with Thanksgiving around the corner, and with the holidays comes family, friends and fun. Join your hosts Meredith and Felice – to get a head start on holiday planning as well as some great ideas for sparking fun and creativity into your upcoming days. Do you need fun holida...

Money Saving Field Trips Episode 377 Are you interested in money saving field trips that won’t break the bank? Today my special guest is Meredith Curtis – who podcasts on Finish Well (be sure to check it out)! Thanks to our sponsor – Media Angels Membership and Meredith’s curriculum – Powerline Productions Saving money isn’t always easy especially if you are like us and have lots of kids! A fee such as $10 a person seems unaffordable when you multiply it by five kids and then add in the adults...

Virtual Field Trips ~ Episode 376 I love field trips and especially ones that are money-saving, and virtual field trips fit both categories. Fun field trips from the comfort of your own home. Thanks to our Sponsor – Media Angels Membership – with the Virtual Field Trips Study Guide as part of the basic membership. Check it out. Years ago I wrote a book on the topic (it is available on my membership site), yet some of the things in my book were invaluable and I used the ideas for years – some ...

Field Trips with Little Kids ~ Episode 375 Field trips with little kids can be learning opportunities and springboards for wonderful memories. In this episode, Felice Gerwitz and Autumn McKay discuss great field trips for little ones as well as some helpful ideas and tips. Thanks to our sponsor, Media Angels, Inc, and the Media Angels Membership. Field trips with little kids take some planning but it can be so much fun! Today my guest, Autumn McKay from Best Moms Ideas shares her insight with ...

Field Trips! Episode 374 Just the idea of field trips makes me smile – I remember them from the time when I was a student. What about you? My kids also remembered going on field trips with fond memories. Field trips help to spark a child’s curiosity and interest and can even help with career decisions. I wonder how many little ones going to a Firehouse or a Police Station became firefighters or police or sheriffs? What about visiting a bakery and deciding to become a baker, or visiting a courtho...

Art with Sharon Jeffus and Visual Manna – Episode 373 Have you considered art as a ministry? Join me today with my special guest as we discuss how art can touch the hearts of many and ways that Sharon has used the talents that God has given her to mentor children of all ages, especially teens. Connect with Sharon Jeffus! Sharon on Facebook Facebook Visual Manna Page Facebook Visual Manna – Creating Spaces Show Notes: Art as a Ministry If a child is a gifted artist, it is important to encour...

Problems with Socialism – Episode 372 What is the problem with getting everything for free? Isn’t that what socialism promises? Join Felice Gerwitz and Jeff Diest from the Mises Institute as they delve into this question. Visit our Sponsor – Truth Seekers Mystery Series We appreciate the totally unexpected and special offer by Jeff Diest who promised to send our listeners a special book! Recommended Books: “Tuttle Twins ” For younger children on economics “Economics” by Henry Hazlitt. This ...

NCAA Sports ~ Episode 371 Do you have a star athlete in the family? Anyone who wants to play high school or college sports must become familiar with the NCAA Sports Website! In this podcast, we discuss the right way to do this and what you need to do now, especially if you are a homeschool parent. Thanks to our sponsor – they keep us on the air and coming to you for free! So, please check out our sponsor’s information Reading Eggs The NCAA sports process is the legal entity that keeps our kids...

Techie Advice For High Schoolers ~ Episode 372 Are you interested in techie advice that is most important to learn, especially for kids before they leave home? What should your high schooler know before they graduate? Today we discuss Techie advice with our resident expert, Meryl van der Merwe the podcaster at HomeschoolingwithTechnology.com Thanks to our sponsor – Reading Eggs – you can find out more information about their award-winning reading program here! Here is Meryl van der Merwe’s webs...

Mistakes Teaching Math – Episode 369 We all make mistakes teaching math but in this episode, we will learn that these can be overcome. Today’s guest is CTCMath and spokesperson Nadim El-Rahi. Thanks to our sponsor CTC Math.com Not being a great math student until I became a homeschool mom, I was interested in what CTCMath had to offer. My guest Nadim was a student of the founder. Pat Murray. Pat was Nadim’s high school math teacher. The two formed a bond and kept in touch. Years later, Nadim w...

Five Things Josh Harris Forgot Episode 368 This is not a show that will bash Josh Harris, a previous bestseller, Christian pastor and evangelical leader and author of books that many Christians and many homeschoolers loved. What I will do is point out the five things I believe he forgot in his journey from seeking what people thought about his book. Thanks to our sponsor – CTCMath.com My heart grieves for Josh Harris and I will share why in a bit, but as I think about his situation there are s...

How To Homeschool High School – Episode 367 Are you new to homeschooling, or perhaps entering those high school years? Do you wonder how to homeschool high school? In this episode, Felice Gerwitz and Vicki Tillman (The Homeschool Highschool Podcast) discuss how to get started and the information you need to know! Visit Vicki Tillman and the 7-Sisters at 7SistersHomeschool.com SO you want to know how to homeschool high school…well, you came to the right place. Today’s wonderful guest is a super...

Six Benefits Of Learning Spanish Episode 366 With a passion for speaking Spanish, and experience as a homeschool mom, Alba Alonso shares the benefits of learning Spanish. You will be surprised at the innovation she uses and she explains more of this in this episode! Time to learn a #foreignlanguage ~ try #fitnesslatinos Thanks so much to Fitness Latinos our sponsor! Please visit the website here: VISIT Fitness Latinos here An informational video about the product is here: VIDEO Here About Alba...

Teaching Using Wonder Bubbles Episode 365 Wonder bubbles are a cornerstone of project-based learning, and I knew nothing about them until my sister-in-law, an amazing teacher sent me samples of her child’s work! I was enthralled and asked her for an interview. Sponsor! Overcomer Movie Trailer URL for Overcomer Movie: Site URL for the Overcomer Movie About Nikki DeSalvatore – (She is married to my younger brother, Joe 🙂 Nikki was nominated for Disney Teacher of the year award, and writing is h...

Teaching Good Sportsmanship Episode 364 with Special Guest Andrew Layton Our goal for student-athletes is to do well in class and in sports, but what about teaching good sportsmanship? In today’s episode, Felice Gerwitz interviews Andrew Layton, podcaster at BigDreamsPodcast.com Thanks to our sponsor For many years Andrew played sports, first in school, college and then professionally. Andrew took a wrong turn and uses that experience to help kids, but especially at-risk kids. Andrew is curren...

Memory Work Secrets – Episode 363 Is memory work necessary? In my teaching life and as a homeschooler I wasn’t positive that memory work was a must. With my first two children, it wasn’t but then with my last three homeschooling students, it became part of the fabric of our homeschooler. Join Felice with special guest Laura Murfin. Sponsor! Overcomer Movie Trailer URL for Overcomer Movie: Site URL for the Overcomer Movie All About Teaching: A Blog Post ~ Must Know Teaching Tips Laura Murfin h...

Teaching with Creation Science Study Guides Episode 362 How do you teach Creation Science when you have no background in science? Try teaching with Creation Science Study Guides! Primary sources are always the best, but how about first-hand research? In this episode, we will delve into not only why teaching creation science is important but some amazing resources to complete your homeschool library. Sponsor! Overcomer Movie Trailer URL for Overcomer Movie: Site URL for the Overcomer Movie Many...

Teaching College Test Prep ~ Episode 361 Teaching college test prep can be started earlier than you think. In this interview, Felice Gerwitz and Jean Burk discuss college prep tests and the best way to get the most out of your time. Sponsor! Overcomer Movie Trailer URL for Overcomer Movie: Site URL for the Overcomer Movie College Test Prep Starts With Tests The two big tests are the SAT and the ACT. The SAT is created by the College Board and the ACT is created by the American College Tests. ...

Teaching With Laughter – Episode 360 Just thinking about teaching with laughter makes me smile. I stumbled across this recently when I tried this technique first-hand. It worked! I can’t wait to share the details with you. Thanks to our sponsor – Overcomer the Movie! In theatres at the end of August 2019 but guess what? The video is available afterward as well. This is one of the must-see movies for families (who love sports) of the year. Sponsor! Overcomer Movie Trailer URL for Overcomer Mov...

All About Teaching ~ Insider Must Know Information For Homeschoolers Episode 359 What are the insights that teachers know that you don’t? Believe me, not much. How do I know? Yet I can easily sum up some teaching ideas ~ 20+ that you can easily use at home. Sponsor! Overcomer Movie Trailer URL for Overcomer Movie: Site URL for the Overcomer Movie All About Teaching: A Blog Post ~ Must Know Teaching Tips Question: So, trick question. Ready? What is the one thing no educator, no matter what the...

Raising Spiritually Strong Kids Episode 358 In today’s climate raising spiritually strong kids has become much more difficult. In this episode, Felice shares some foolproof ways (yes, this is a big promise) and solutions to steering your kids on the path of love, honor, friendship, integrity, compassion, and faith. Thanks to our sponsor – Overcomer the Movie! In theatres at the end of August 2019 but guess what? The video is available afterward as well. This is one of the must-see movies for f...

VHM – Raising Honorable Kids ~ Episode 357 Raising honorable kids takes work, it doesn’t happen overnight! In every generation, I am sure that grandparents comment that they are happy not to be raising kids in this “present” time due to all the horrible things that are happening. In today’s episode, we will discuss some of the pressing concerns for today’s parents along with real help. Thanks to our sponsor – The Movie Overcomer – as we record this episode the movie won’t be out until August 23...