Episodes

Homeschool Secret Weapon ~ Episode 491 The homeschool secret weapon is not the perfect curriculum, perfectly run home, or peaceful household. While all of those things are great, the true secret lies in the little-known information, and once you get it right, the rest falls into place. Join veteran homeschooling mom Felice Gerwitz as she shares her homeschool experience with you. Visit the updated MediaAngels.com website for classes, books, and planners to help you on your homeschool journey. ...

Easter Traditions ~ Episode 464 What are those special Easter Traditions you share as a family? In this episode, with Felice Gerwitz and Crystal Niehoff, you will learn that many Christian families have a diversity of ideas on how to celebrate this holiest day of our Lord’s resurrection. Welcome to Crystal Niehoff who along with her husband, Kevin, an Army Chaplain hosts the History For Christian Teens podcast on the Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network. Be sure to subscribe to their wonderful ...

Homeschooling Secrets ~ Episode 490 There are secrets, and then there are homeschooling secrets that you should know. This podcast is not for the faint-hearted! Here we will discuss the truth that, as the Scriptures say, will set you free! This podcast is brought to you by Felice Gerwitz, who will share her top tips for her thirty-two years of homeschooling. Buckle up! Would you like an open-it-and-go unit study for the entire family? Try Media Angels, unit studies, and great planners to get o...

Faith Building Activities Episode 325 Having fun and learning while teaching the faith, yes! Faith-building activities are discussed, as well as ways to help your children see the spiritual connection between faith and the Bible. So, we all want to help our children grow in the Lord; in fact, the Scriptures tell us this Proverbs 22:6 Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it. And of course, Deuteronomy 6:5-9 Douay-Rheims 1899 American Edition (DRA...

Family Bonding Time ~ Episode 489 How can you create that special family bonding time when everyone has different schedules? In this podcast, Felice shares some ways that are more than playing games together. Check out MediaAngels.com and the wonderful books and products on the website. Check out the Character Planners that are geared for the entire family. They are written specifically to involve the family in demonstrating the character trait throughout the month and are more than just works...

Let’s Talk About the Best Ways To Nurture Relationships With Your Child Special Replay | Podcast # 157 The experts are in the house! We will learn about the best ways to nurture relationships with your child! S Whether you have one child or multiple children, we all want a good relationship with our kids. We want children who grow up wonderful, happy, and settled in life – and what better way than beginning their journey at home. In this broadcast, we discuss some tips as well as some ideas....

Strengthening Marital Bonds ~ Episode 488 No one ever said marriage was easy, but strengthening your marital bonds is so worth it! In this episode, Felice shares tips for those who are struggling as well as those who want to make their marriage stronger. Visit MediaAngels.com and check out the book, “One More Child” available in print or digital. Listen to this past episode Loving Your Spouse, here. There is a war out there, and the enemy is rampant, trying to destroy marriages. Even if you a...

Loving Your Spouse Before we jump in to talk about Loving Your Spouse, be sure to grab our February Organize It! Planner! Let’s Talk About: Loving Your Spouse – Podcast #121 How do you love your spouse when you don’t feel like it or don’t want to? For some, it does not come easily. My husband once told me, very early on in our marriage, that he could never make me happy and that true happiness only comes from God. It was very true because I kept trying to find happiness in him – and as a hum...

Building Relationships With Kids – Episode 487 As our children grow older, building relationships with kids may be the last thing on your list. Is this a good thing for your family or for your child’s future family? In this podcast, Felice Gerwitz delves into building blocks important for any good relationship. Visit MediaAngels.com for books geared toward building relationships with kids. You will find the ebook Secret Code Time to learn how to create an unbreakable bond between parent and ch...

Special Replay | 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, 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!...

Homeschool Pitfalls and Help ~ Episode 486 Homeschooling is the right choice, but how do you avoid the homeschool pitfalls that will sabotage your success? In this podcast, veteran homeschool mom Felice Gerwitz shares her thirty-two years of experience with you! Visit the Media Angels website for books, and bundles, especially the self-paced set, “How-to-Homeschool Blueprint.” Did you know that I was hesitant to try homeschooling? When I heard a friend mention her hopes of homeschooling, I ta...

Let’s Talk About Homeschool Help 101 with Felice Gerwitz Do you need homeschooling help? What about homeschooling help 101 – the nuts of bolts of what to do when you don’t know what to do? Some people decide to tackle homeschooling on a whim, or for others, it may take days of research, weeks, or even years considering the different options, only to fall short when they finally take the plunge! This podcast will discuss ways to find help on many different homeschool topics. Show Notes – Homesc...

Begin Homeschooling ~ Episode 485 Begin homeschooling for the first time or consider it for the future, but there is no time like the present to discuss the joys of homeschooling. In this podcast, Felice Gerwitz, veteran homeschool mom of over thirty years, shares her insider tips. Check out the great books and classes on the Media Angels website and especially the self-paced set, “How-to-Homeschool Blueprint.” My thoughts about homeschooling have changed over the years. I began homeschooling...

Let’s Talk About Your Goals and Solutions For A Really Happy New Year with your host, Felice Gerwitz *Replay of Podcast 114* Goals and Solutions For a Really Happy New Year – Show Notes: Your personal goals Family goals Household goals Goals for change Goals for growth Be sure and check out the 12-Month Undated Planners Our most popular printables are now undated! You’ll get all 12 months of undated printables to use in your home and homeschool. A peek at what’s inside: Checklists Gui...

Christmas Final Touches ~ Episode 484 The countdown is on with Christmas right around the corner, now is the time for Christmas final touches. It’s time to enlist your family, extended family, and even your friends. In this podcast, Felice Gerwitz will share some last-minute ideas with you. If you are on our email list, you can find many great for the entire family: Best Christmas Ever Christmas Memories Last Minute Christmas Prep Christmas Countdown Sponsorship – And, as we know those littl...

Great Gifts Kids Can Make – Special Replay Are you ready for the just for kids series? Here are some great gifts kids can make! And for cheap. The holidays are coming soon and you may be thinking about what to buy people in your family. Well, it is time to think about this and to be on the lookout for the things people really need. Here are some more great podcasts for gifts kids can make! Gifts Kids Make DIY Christmas Gifts Thanksgiving Crafts Gifts Especially for Mom I’m going to give you ...

Last Minute Christmas Gifts ~ Episode 483 hat do you do for that hard to buy for person? How about some great last minute Christmas gifts? Over the years I have a list of great things to help you without much planning or spending lots of money! I have found that personal gifts are difficult to buy but my best buying tip is to think about things they may enjoy eating. One year we gave away mason jars filled with ingredients to make cookies. Layered looks nice, but baggies are more practical esp...

Ultimate Holiday Checklist Advice & Homeschooling Episode 379 with Janice Campbell Are you ready for the holidays? Here is holiday checklist advice from two homeschool veterans, Felice Gerwitz and Janice Campbell. Both have homeschooled during the holidays for many years and have much to share with you! Visit my special guest’s website! Get to know Janice Campbell: Bookstore: Everyday-Education.com Literature resources Excellence-In-Literature.com Blog: DoingWhatMatters.com Product page: Do...

Last Minute Thanksgiving Treats ~ Episode 482 With Thanksgiving just around the corner here are some last-minute Thanksgiving treats sure to please. The key is ease, things you may already have on hand, and ideas that won’t be too costly. In this podcast, Felice shares her best-kept secrets with you! Visit MediaAngels.com for wonderful novels for your homeschooled students. The wholesome Truth Seekers Mystery Series as well as A Few Minutes with God. Immediate download or order the print books...

Thanksgiving Kids Crafts Episode 235 Thanksgiving kid’s crafts are so much fun! I love crafts – especially holiday crafts like Thanksgiving crafts for kids. In this episode of Vintage Homeschool Moms, I’ll share some great Thanksgiving crafts that are easy to make. So much fun and so decorative. Stack up on different colors of foam – it is easy to cut and available at craft stores or online. Glue is a must, with paint brushes to apply Ideas for Thanksgiving crafts for kids: Crafts for fun:...

Let’s Talk About – Halloween… “Why I Don’t Celebrate Halloween” with Felice Gerwitz In this podcast, I share why I don’t celebrate Halloween and why my kids never felt left out! Celebrations come in all shapes and sizes. Celebrations from Easter to Thanksgiving to Christmas … and then there is Halloween. In this podcast, I discuss some important points to consider. Be sure to follow this episode in several ways! One by subscribing to this podcast here – and another is listening on iTunes, Goog...

Holidays with Kids – Limit The Stress! Episode 480 How about a stress-free day? Holidays with kids do not need to cause additional stress! Learn how to minimize the drama and enjoy the day. In this podcast, Felice shares her twenty-plus years of hosting holiday events for her family, extended family, and friends. Preparation is the key. Thanks to our sponsor, CTC Math for a wonderful math curriculum with homeschooled families in mind. Visit the website at CTCMath for more information. Holiday...

Special Replay! Halloween Alternatives Episode 232 What to do? How about some Halloween alternatives to enjoy with your family? Do you love creating lasting memories with your kids? You are going to love these ideas in today’s podcast. Today we are focused on the upcoming holidays, and without a doubt, Halloween causes controversy on both ends – the people who love it and the people who hate it. If you are looking for some fun alternatives, then you won’t want to miss today’s episode. Parents...

Celebrate Fall Baking With Kids ~ Episode 479 I love to bake and there is nothing better than celebrating fall baking with the kids. Just thinking about the warm spicy scents of pumpkin, ginger, and more brings back the joys of creating memories with our kids. Thanks to our sponsor, CTC Math for a great curriculum for all ages K-12. Check them out at CTCMath.com Can you smell that cinnamon? Fall is the best time to get your hands dirty and bake up some goodies with the kids. No matter your die...