April Edwards – Embracing Home

Dear Homeschool Parent: Read This on the Hard Days

12 lessons from 15 years of homeschooling—what I’ve learned, what I’d do differently, and what I wish I knew sooner If you’re a homeschooler, this one’s for you! But even if you’re not, I think you’ll find encouragement here too. This post is a bit longer than usual because I wanted to share plenty of…

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When Life Gets Complicated – 4 Helpful Lists

April EdwardsMom Life, Productivity

In seasons where everything feels upside down a few tools can keep you going. Life can be exceptionally hard. There have been seasons full of days where I wake up and just focus on the next few hours. In my house there are interrupted schedules, strong emotions, unexpected setbacks, and lots of family. I am…

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Choose Your Own Adventure – Climbing Out of Overwhelm

April EdwardsMom Life, Productivity

There are many paths to take back to a less stressful lifestyle. How you get there depends on you and what is in your path. Do you remember the Choose Your Own Adventure books? That was the shelf of the school library that I always checked first. Each book was well-loved with pages worn and…

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Reading Superpowers: My Book Stack

April EdwardsMom Life, My Reading Stack

If your nightstand is stacked with half-finished books and your library checkout list is a little ambitious, you’re in good company! Here are some tips. Reading multiple books at once doesn’t have to feel overwhelming—with some small changes, it can actually make reading easier, more fun, and a perfect fit for your busy life. If…

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15 Ways to Avoid Writing Work

April EdwardsWriting

I wouldn’t consider myself a procrastinator, but this list says otherwise… . Please feel free to share this post! Share Reflection Questions:What keeps you from your creative projects?How does daily life get in the way of your long-term goals? I would love to hear from you. Which one resonated with you the most? Now that…

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Weird Things I Do To Slow Down

April EdwardsSabbath Living

Hustle and stress have become the norm, but they’re not what I want to invest my time or energy in. Over the years, I’ve built a list of intentional ways to slow down—here are some of my favorites. “Normal” in our society is stress, hurry, overwhelm, an empty bank account, mountains of debt, and anxiety.…

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5 More Roadblocks That Stop My Productivity – Part 2

April EdwardsMom Life, Productivity, Uncategorized

Like a sudden road closure, I feel disoriented and lost at times. Here are more places in my life that may not be obvious where I often get stuck and feel overwhelmed. Part 2 of places where I can feel overwhelmed and stuck. I know firsthand how frustrating it can be when productivity comes to…

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Join me on Substack!

April EdwardsMom Life, Writing

Hey! Hello! 😁 I am so glad you have found my blog! This is my home place where I test out writing work, post weekly articles, and share updates on my books. I love having my own corner of the internet that I can call my own. Unfortunately because of bots and ugly internet trolls,…

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The Roadblocks That Stop My Productivity – Part 1

April EdwardsMom Life, Productivity

Like a sudden road closure, I feel disoriented and lost at times. My productivity gets completely blocked and the way forward feels complicated. Here are 5 relatable ways I get stuck. What stops me from being productive? I have a list of areas where I often get stuck and completely blocked. Like a sudden road…

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Insights from My Journey Through Charlotte Mason’s Volumes

April EdwardsHomeschooling, My Reading Stack

My goal was to revive my parenting skills, refuel for my next season of homeschooling, and enjoy doing deep learning in a vibrant community of intelligent women. Mission accomplished!!! 😁 . “A person is not built up from without but from within… a life of the mind is sustained upon ideas.” – Charlotte Mason Vol…

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