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Finding Flow & Focus in my Writing Routine

Posted on Author April EdwardsPosted in Writing

I have found so much comfort in my Writing Routine. Through the process of slowing down, and getting settled in my space, I can transition smoothly. I can turn my attention to the tasks of my writing session. I can leave my “Mom Brain” and get into “Writing Mode”. Habits are super important when adding…

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Daily Theme Ideas for Summer

Posted on Author April EdwardsPosted in Mom Life, Seasonal Planning

Summer can be very complicated. We all look forward to the different pace that summer brings. I always picture it being simple, full of popsicles, swimming, and fun. But it often does not end up that way. At least for me. Summer does not feel the same as it did in my childhood. It is…

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Stuck in the Fog of Wanting to Write

Posted on Author April EdwardsPosted in Writing

We can easily be stuck in the fog of having a message to share and not knowing how. This is the process that I went through. Your path may look very different than mine. I am still finding my way, learning, and on a journey of discovery. I am guessing that there will always be…

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5 Energy Levels in Homemaking & Working from Home

Posted on Author April EdwardsPosted in Homemaking

Managing myself is hard. I have to constantly assess what is most important and then spend time on those things. I must be diligent about how I invest my energy or it will be wasted on the unnecessarily urgent, the things that matter to other people, and the tasks that are fun. I have been…

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Practical Tips for Attending a Homeschool Convention

Posted on Author April EdwardsPosted in Homeschooling

Why should I go? Homeschool conventions are helpful because they create community, I can see the materials in person, and I can listen to great speakers. I am able to see friends I have made, make new ones, and connect with other homeschoolers from around the state. My favorite convention is AFHE: Arizona Families for…

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Why Decluttering Clears My Mind

Posted on Author April EdwardsPosted in Homemaking, Mom Life

My favorite way to feel in control of my environment is to declutter something when I am overwhelmed.  When I feel emotionally drained, scattered, frustrated, and/or defeated I tackle small spaces that need to be organized. So much of my life is investing into invisible things. I make an amazing, healthy, homemade meal and it…

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New to Homeschooling? – Start Here

Posted on Author April EdwardsPosted in Homeschooling

Welcome to Homeschooling! This is a unique lifestyle and can be a place where you and your kids will grow exponentially. Everyone enters homeschooling in a unique way. We each bring different family dynamics, personalities, and relationships to education. Learning at home is a journey for the parent who is teaching just as much as the…

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Gaining Control When I’m Overwhelmed

Posted on Author April EdwardsPosted in Mom Life

How to gain control when my head is spinning. Productive tips for moms, humans, and homemakers about what to do next. Article Outline: My Story Questions to Ask Practical ways to solve overwhelm Simple Checklist My Story The kids were gone at Home Depot with Jim. I had at least an hour to myself to do whatever…

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Why Hobbies Matter

Posted on Author April EdwardsPosted in Homemaking, Mom Life

My Story –   I have found that hobbies have become an important part of being “just April”. Myself. Just me. Not all the roles I play and things I do. But just me, creating something for the sake of creation. I used to tell myself that I will have hobbies when my kids are grown,…

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