Episodes

Stress-Free Fall Activities for Kids Episode 300 There are so many stress-free activities for kids that I’m happy to share with you some suggestions for examining the stress in your life and ways to combat this. On the show notes page, I have a previous podcast on asking yourself ten questions to examine where the stress comes from and ways to combat the stress. For me, one reason I stress is that I over-plan. Once I turn the calendar and see all the ways that stress happens, I turn the calenda...

Homeschool Difference ~ Episode 478 What is the homeschool difference? It is truly glaring when you compare it to public or even private education. With lofty goals public education has failed children, again and again, having become agenda-driven. What is a parent to do? Look at the alternative which is homeschooling and reap the rewards with children who are well adjusted. Yes, that is a thing. Listen to this podcast and get a veteran homeschool mom’s perspective. Be sure to check out my spo...

Virtual Field Trips ~ Special Replay 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 – so...

Adventures in Homeschooling ~ Episode 477 When is an adventure really an adventure? When it begins with adventures in homeschooling. In this podcast, we will discuss how to make an ordinary day into an extraordinary, memorable event for your family. Learning is fun and can be totally captivating with the right tools and that being with attitude. Check out our sponsor CTC Math! Thanks to our sponsor we can continue to bring you quality podcasts such as this one for free. Many of you may not co...

Homeschool Focus – Creating Memories ~ Episode 476 What is your homeschool focus? If it is not creating memories the children won’t remember what they learned. Sure learning is not always fun and games but there is a time to add a fun element to your homeschool day, and guess what? They won’t even know they are doing school. Our job as parents is to instill in our children a love of learning that will stay with them for a lifetime. Are you up to the challenge? I am! Join me on this episode of V...

Stress-Free – Field Trip Tips We’ve all been on a field trip that was a disaster. Taking kids who are excited, no matter what age on a trip can be an unforgettable activity. Now add the stress of planning, packing lunch, and all the things that go with it, and well…it is a fiasco waiting to happen. In this episode, we will tackle so tried and true techniques to make stressful field trips a thing of the past. As a kid I loved field trips, they were the highlight of our year – and they can be fo...

It’s time for school … but what if you feel like a homeschool failure? Can’t get anything done? Is your life overwhelming? You came to the right place. Get that encouragement you need — with our special speaker Melanie Young, wife, mother, homeschool mom, author and speaker. Maybe you’ve met Melanie and Hal on the road at a local event, if not you don’t know what you are missing. Melanie is a dynamic speaker and brings her southern charm and great sense of humor to all of her presentations. Hal...

Homeschool Head Start ~ Military Families ~Episode 475 How do homeschool military families do it? Here is a homeschool headstart for you even if you are not from a military family! If you want to give your child a head start in their educational journey, here is your chance. Surprise, surprise it isn’t all about academics, but you are a smart parent so I’m sure you already know this fact. The journey is not complete without an understanding of life skills such as making good decisions. In this ...

Homeschool Curriculum Buying Guide – What to Buy & Where Thanks to our sponsor Media Angels Membership site – where you can find K-12 Science Curriculum, novels, and resources for history and writing. First of all, there is no one perfect curriculum and believe me I’ve made mistakes. When my son was five I purchased a math curriculum and he was struggling so much, I decided to buy another one mid-year at someone’s recommendation. That too turned into a disaster. The best way to buy homeschool...

Back To School Tips by Homeschool Veteran, Felice Gerwitz ~ Episode 474 It is that time, and with the coming of the school calendar, it is time for some really great back-to-school tips by our podcast network founder, Felice Gerwitz. She homeschooled for thirty-one years and in that time learned what worked and what did not work. In this episode, she drills down to the basics that will help your homeschool journey. Visit my website at MediaAngels.com for curriculum, novels and so much more for...

Let’s Talk About… “Help! I Want To Change My Curriculum” with Felice Gerwitz – Special Replay Do you want a change? A change in curriculum? In this podcast, veteran homeschool mom, Felice Gerwitz gives you the tools you need to select the best curriculum you can for you and your family. Show Notes – Help! I Want To Change My Curriculum… I can give you all my favorite books and curriculum, but my tastes might not be yours. In fact, often what I love in books – is not what others like. And vice ...

Homeschool Minute – Getting Things Done ~ Episode 473 What is in a minute? 60 seconds to get something done! Some of the most productive people I know have three things going for them. One, they do not waste time, two, they know how to multi-task, and three they have a plan or a list. So, do you want to make a change in your life and join those super-productive people? Listen to this episode! Visit the MediaAngels.com website for great information and curriculum for homeschool families. The ch...

What are the best summertime outdoor activities — well they can range from those that please the most active child to those who would rather sit and read a book. Yet, there is just something about being outdoors that makes us happy! The sun, the sky the bugs… okay, well we want to avoid those as much as possible but still enjoy being in the beautiful world that God gave us. In my last podcast (Best Summertime Rainy Day Activities Episode 277) I went over some things like rules that are importan...

Unruly Kids ~ Just For Kids Episode Hey moms, grab the kids, unruly kids if you have any of those on hand. This is a Just For Kids episode of Vintage Homeschool Moms and we are going to tackle the issues of misbehavior and the logic behind getting along with others. So, bring your child along as you listen to my episode here Visit my website at MediaAngels.com for books, a membership site, character planners, and more. I recommend the Truth Seekers Mystery Series, these three novels are an adv...

Summertime Parties On The Cheap – Special Replay Summertime parties can cost a small fortune. In this podcast, we discuss yummy foods and ideas to keep your party within budget. Fun times can be had by all! Thanks so much to our sponsor Rebecca Farris and the Well Planned Gal Planners. Please visit our sponsors and thank them for their participation! Summertime can mean trips but it can also include DIY parties at home. When planning a summertime party you may want to consider the theme, whic...

Independence Day Fun ~ Episode 470 When was the last time your Independence Day Fun turned into something memorable for the entire family? It does not have to be a huge party but with these simple ideas, you can celebrate rain or shine. Do you need summer reading? How about the Truth Seekers Mystery Series, here: When the children were younger the first thing was to talk about Independence Day and what it means to our country. We discuss the brave men and women who stood for their ideals over ...

Novel Education ~ Episode 469 Can you teach using literature? What about teaching using a novel? Special guest Chad Stewart discusses how history, geography, and many other topics including critical thinking are just a few things that are experienced within the pages of a book. Visit novels by CR Stewart here Education covers a vast amount of topics and likewise, the teachers and methods vary. In today’s culture parents are concerned with the quality of available reading materials that are fam...

Best Summertime Day Trips — Special Replay Planning for summertime day trips or day trip is easy, fast and fun! It was the only vacation my family took for many years. With both my husband and myself, self-employed the business did not run if we were not here. Being the ever-resourceful couple, we decided to ditch our car and buy a conversion van, and the fun began! Our journeys started close to home. Museums, state parks, and the planetarium. We asked the big question — is this a day drive? If...

Summertime Unplugged Challenge It’s that time of year, time for the summertime unplugged challenge. What? You’ve never heard of it? Well, it is a thing. Now. I’m introducing the summertime challenge. Even if you do it for a day you will be blessed! Challenge yourself, your kids, and your extended family and spend a day without electronics. Yes. You. Can. Do. It. Join me for this fun podcast on finding life outside of your phone or digital device. Not just for fun! The Truth Seekers Mystery Ser...

Inexpensive Graduation Ideas On The Cheap with Felice Gerwitz and Meredith Curtis – Special Replay We have inexpensive graduation ideas on the cheap – are you ready? Have you started your high school graduation party plans yet? No worries! We’ve got you covered. Inexpensive graduation ideas are our specialty. Meredith has graduated five children and Felice five and two from college, so between them, they have quite an arsenal of ideas that you can implement even if you waited until the last min...

Homeschool Year-End Shortcuts ~ Episode 467 Are you ready for some homeschool year-end shortcuts? Are you finished with your school assignments or are close to them being done? Well, now is the time to show how much you’ve accomplished this year. Here are some of my best-kept year-end secrets. Listen to this podcast to learn more. Visit Media Angels to find out more about curriculum and summer reading books for your children. Year-end has such a final ring to it, and often I’d cringe thinking...

Please follow me on iTunes or your favorite cell phone app! The Best Experiential Gifts – Special Replay What are the best experiential gifts you can give? The ones that last a lifetime in memories! Whether the gift is for graduation, birthdays for that hard to buy for person in your life. While opening presents can be fun, the glamor soon wears off and the gift is forgotten. In fact, how many times can you remember wanting a gift, only to receive it and see that it wasn’t worth the wait! In t...

Party Shortcuts – Episode 466 Birthdays. Graduations. Special Events. Oh. My! Party shortcuts and planning are the only way I survive hosting events, and in the many years of motherhood, grandmotherhood (yes, that is a thing), and having the largest house so of course family comes here. Join me as I share my best secrets for hosting with you. Visit my website at Media Angels.com for great books, character planning guides and so much more. The latest and greatest party I finished hosting was t...

Let’s Talk About The Best Graduation Gifts that Teens Really Want! With five children and a group of friends with many children, I’ve participated in my fair share of graduation celebrations in recent years. However, it was after really thinking about my own graduation and those of my children that I realized what children really desire is not what they receive. In this podcast, Felice shares her ideas of what a graduation celebration should be and ways you can make lasting memories with your o...