Episodes

Happy 4th Birthday to the Ultimate Homeschool Radio Network Usually, a birthday is celebrated with cake and cookies, or something sweet, right? Well, our “happy” 4th birthday is no different, however, the “sweetness” comes from a special giveaway – a cash prize. To sign up for your chances visit the giveaway here. Happy 4th birthday to US and YOU get a present! Please enjoy this podcast as I recall the beginning idea of a podcast network and take you through each of the current podcasts – with n...

The Art of Kids Cooking Raddish Kids Creator – Meet Chef Samantha Barnes with Felice Gerwitz Podcast #225 Did you know cooking is an art? Did you know the art of kids cooking can be successful? Today, many people order food kits to prepare meals at home, now kids can learn to cook like a professional. How? With an amazing kit that comes right to your doorstep. Raddish Kids Creator, Samantha Barnes is our special guest and shares how she created this amazing kit for kids. Learn how parents can...

15 Healthy Recipe Substitutions & Alternatives Episode 226 When I started to look at my favorite recipes I was shocked to see that most of them contained “bad-for-you” items. I found 15 Healthy Recipe Substitutions after I began looking and testing alternative substitutes. I had two goals and one was health and the second is that it would make my recipes taste the same if not better. In this episode, I explore some of these substitutes with an explanation of what works and why some choices are ...

Cooking With Kids with Felice Gerwitz Podcast # 224 Do you realize all the reading, math, science and advanced thinking skills are involved when cooking with kids? In this podcast, Felice discusses the long history of cooking in her family long before “farm to table” was fashionable. With a large family, cooking is something we do often – so why not include your children in the process? Thanks to our sponsor, Raddish Kids! Check out this info pack: Raddish One Page Kids like to eat what they c...

20 Healthy Snacks For Kids (or anyone!) with Felice Gerwitz Podcast #223 Snacks are not going away, so it’s time to begin eating healthy snacks. In this episode Felice shares some of her family favorites as well as her passion which is helping her children reach adulthood with a good basis in healthy eating. Eating healthy is fun and there are ways to save money — all in this podcast. Thanks to our Sponsor Show Notes: Healthy Snacks: Survey your family – what are favorite snacks. When do y...

Kids Eating Healthy with Felice Gerwitz Podcast #222 Are your kid eating healthy? Most kids don’t and many parents believe that eating healthy is one of the hardest parts of parenting. Even those who only serve healthy foods find their kids gravitating to the sweets tables at birthday parties. What is a mom and dad to do? In this podcast, Felice shares what has worked for her family and talks about battles she has lost. (Can you say chips?) Thanks to our sponsor, Raddish Kids! Check out this ...

Erin Odom, Author an interview with Felice Gerwitz Podcast #221 Today Felice Gerwitz interviews Erin Odom, author, and homeschool mom. She shares her family’s personal struggle. Erin brings a unique message to bring hope to financially frustrated families in her new book. Erin Odom, author of Just Making It: Hope for the Heart of the Financially Frustrated, published by Zondervan, a division of HarperCollins Christian! She blogs at Thehumbledhomemaker.com Erin blogs about motherhood, homemaking...

Refreshment For Moms with Meredith Curtis and Felice Gerwitz Refreshment for Moms? Is that possible? If you are you a mom-this show is for you! In this episode, Meredith and Felice discuss their take on refreshments for moms. Each shares several points on how to live a balanced life, to look at each crisis as it comes along and deal with each with prayer and discernment. For any mom, especially homeschool moms these daily events can take your breath away. Veteran moms give great help and advice...

Authority, Discipline, and Respect Podcast #219 Do you have authority to discipline your children and earn their respect? How can we successfully parent when our kids are not respectful and won’t follow our directions? That is a struggle many families confront no matter what time of the year. In this podcast episode, Felice Gerwitz tackles this problem with experience from a long-time mom and homeschool mom with practical and insightful suggestions. Today’s sponsor is Media Angels – with our M...

Wellness Products 4 Life with Felice Gerwitz and interview with special guest, Nate Kievman Episode #218 I dislike taking any medication. Until I was introduced to wellness products from 4 Life. I feel great, energetic, and my health has never been better. In this episode we discuss protein shakes that are great for before and after exercise. If you are interested in taking your exercise up a few notches these products may be something you want to add to your regime. For more information about...

Feel Better 4 Life with Felice Gerwitz and special guest, Nate Kievman Podcast #217 Are you tired of feeling tired and sick? Do supplements work? It is time to feel better and I want to introduce you to 4 Life. It is hard to believe that about four years ago I was often so sick I had to stay in bed all day. Whether it was a migraine or stomach cramps, either one ruined whatever plans I had for the day. As a busy homeschool mom, there were no built in sick days in my schedule. Life had to go on...

Begin Your Homeschool Year with A Bang! with Felice Gerwitz Episode #216 It appears that as parents we have competition with the back to school crowd, you know your kids may have friends who are shopping for new clothes, back packs, lunch boxes and school supplies that their schools require. I know I’ve been asked to donate to the back to school funds for needy kids – teachers association and the like. So what is a homeschool parent to do?! Let me share my back to school routine with my kids ...

Essential Oils for Fitness with Felice Gerwitz Episode #215 Essential oils are important for fitness results. I am a perfect example, because of the increased benefits I’ve received. While exercise is a new addition on my to-do list, essential oils have enhanced my life and well-being for several years. It is amazing to think of a life without the benefits, now that I use them daily. Wellness and exercise include a healthy lifestyle. Eating right and exercising go hand in hand, and now with the...

Best Homeschool Planning Tips Episode #214 The best homeschool planning tips are the ones we often forget. With this simple outline your year will begin with a great start! Often, what we do is we get laser focused on school and forget we have a life. We are so excited we have our books – our schedule laid out and then when the afternoon rolls around we are FREAKED OUT we don’t have anything planned for dinner. In this episode I cover three simple guidelines. Visit our podcast sponsor! Get all...

The Absolute BEST Last Minute Summer DIY Tips with Felice Gerwitz What are the best last minute summer DIY Tips? In this episode of Vintage Homeschool Moms, Felice Gerwitz shares her passion for all things DIY and some quick gift ideas to make for the holidays that are just around the corner. Use recyclables you have on hand or with a minimum of cost, create beautiful items you will treasure. The best thing? The kids can help! Visit our podcast sponsor! Get all these books from our Media Angel...

Exercise and Joy with Felice Gerwitz Podcast #212 What does exercise have to do with joy? Being joyful is a result of exercise and can help our mood and stamina. In this episode, Felice explains her findings – what has worked for her and what she still struggles with in her exercise routine. Many of you are now motivated to exercise. And, for that I am grateful. Now I need motivation from all of you. Post your exercise stories in the comment section below. Remember to subscribe to our ezine f...

Cure For Bragging Kids by Felice Gerwitz Podcast #211 Looking for a way to cure bragging? It is one of those things parents often find alarming. There is a cure for bragging kids, but the solutions are not always easy. Kids can say the darndest things and when they are little we may laugh and think it is cute. Fast forward a few years and when we hear those “cute” things, our kids are no longer…well, cute! Bragging. Something we can help our kids overcome. a time. Visit our podcast sponsor! G...

Get Organized–Fast by Dejunking Your Home with Felice Gerwitz I’m on a mission – to get organized fast and I did this by dejunking my home. Is your home neat, everything in its place? Well, congrats–but if you are like most of us, we can always use some helpful tips. Join me as I discuss how I tackled this job and won! We discuss the four-box method and even my favorite but little-known method. I’m sure I’ve wasted years looking for things! My kids can’t find their math books or I am missing m...

Missing Key To Weight Loss with Felice Gerwitz Podcast # 209 What is the missing key for weight loss? Do you exercise and struggle with weight loss? Are you looking for the missing key? Have you wondered how some marathon runners are still packing on the extra pounds? Maybe this is you – you work out and try really hard to watch the calorie intake and still you can’t shed those pounds. After doing much research I realize there is more to this than just exercise and diet. A whole lot more! List...

Playtime Does playtime develop young minds? with Felice Gerwitz Podcast #208 Playtime allows children time to discover and explore. Sometimes we provide the latest and greatest toys or schedule every second of our kids lives with sports, camps, and lessons. Kids need time to think and to thrive on having time to figure things out on their own. Do your kids have a hard time playing on their own? In this podcast Felice shares tips on helping children to be independent, learn and explore. Someti...

Best Summer Reading For Kids with Meredith Curtis and Felice Gerwitz Podcast #207 Please visit our sponsors – Meredith Curtis – Show Notes: Best Summer Reading For Children Visit Meredith’s extensive book list on her website – MeredithCurtis.com Podcasts about reading: Summer Reading List Best Way To Teach Reading Build Your Summer Reading List Check out this podcast on Summer Reading Kids read when they are ready and able. Read aloud – lots of out door and free play. Free play develops t...

Do It Yourself Crafts With Kids – Felice Gerwitz Are you a do-it-yourself type of person? Or are you looking for DIY crafts for kids? This podcast features some great ideas to get even those who dislike crafts into the swing of things! Felice loves doing crafts with kids and she shares some of her most successful endeavors. Podcast #206 Thanks to our sponsor – MediaAngelsMembership – check out these great deals! Show Notes: DIY Crafts For Kids: Top Tips: Use recycleables as much as possible...

Summer Activities For Kids with Felice Gerwitz Podcast #206 Summer is here and these summer activities are for kids no matter what the time of the year – with these ideas and suggestions you can enjoy hours of fun, create memories and best of all learn. (What else would a homeschool mom say?) Enjoy! Show Notes: Summer Activites For Kids Baking Teach children basic cooking skills Eat food from different countries Make homemade ice-cream or yogurt Make homemade smoothies Homemade pizza – s...

Let’s Talk About Exercise Apps That Work – with Felice Gerwitz and Sue Gross Podcast 205 Do you use an exercise app? Do you want to know which exercise apps work? In this episode, we discuss exercise apps and exercise equipment that helps you stay on track with your health and keep off the weight. Sponsor: MediaAngelsMembershipcom Sue Gross: PerfectlyPureandNatural.com – Sue talks about this wristband app: World Global Wellness – Fitness Band PerfectlyPure.WorldGN.com Show Notes: Exercise App...