April Edwards – Page 2 – Embracing Home

Podcast Ep. #010 – finding courage: a dedication to Aunt Stacie

Today’s episode is a little more personal. I want to open up and share where I found the courage to begin writing and eventually start this podcast. In this special 10th episode, I take a personal look at the origins of my writing journey and the courage it took to start this podcast. I reflect…

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My Easy Meal Solution: Lunch-a-Bowls

April EdwardsMom Life, Travel with Kids

My favorite solution for picnics, road trips, and lunches for picky eaters. It’s basically a charcuterie board in a bowl. They can be basic and simple or more sophisticated depending on who it’s for. I am all about practical solutions and helpful ideas. So knowing that it is the time of year when we are…

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Enjoying Fall in the Arizona Desert

April EdwardsSeasonal Planning

The Arizona desert does not change drastically in the fall. It is a slow cooling down and not much visual change. Most of the local trees stay a dusty green color throughout the year. There are very few trees that actually show the change of the seasons in my neighborhood. This means that I need…

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Rabbit Holes & Learning for Enjoyment

April EdwardsMom Life, My Reading Stack

Sometimes adult life can become repetitive or dull. I find that when that happens I am often stuck in a loop of output without exciting input. My theme for September has been “delightful education”. I have discovered that as a homeschool mom (and simply as an adult bringing up children) it is my job to…

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Why I Write & Developing My Writing Process w/Joanna Bischoff

April EdwardsMom Life, Writing

Learn how my writing journey started and how I developed a unique process that ignites my creativity and passion for storytelling. Along the way, I’ll share practical tips for your writing life. I stood in the parking lot as the sun was setting behind a few trees that cast long shadows. A friend from the…

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Homeschooling – Why, How & Tips for Success

April EdwardsHomeschooling, Mom Life

A peek into this unique life-style that has defined most of my adult life. How I started homeschooling, the benefits I have seen, and how I keep going. I have been Homeschooling and Home Educating for over 15 years. This career has defined most of my adult life. It began when my oldest was 4…

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My Burnout Breakthrough: Embracing Less for a Fuller Life w/Joanna Bischoff

April EdwardsHomemaking, Mom Life

Sharing my story and the catalyst for change in my life. [& short video clip] Before I hit burnout I tried to fix things by reading stacks of productivity books written by business executives. As an overachiever, I love trying new productivity tools and reading non-fiction to gather ideas. I tried to add to my…

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Build a Restful Weekend – 4 Questions for Ideas

April EdwardsMom Life, Productivity, Sabbath Living

Building a restful weekend can be tricky in a culture that moves too fast-paced and has little understanding of the desire to slow down. We have lost the art of building downtime on weekends that fill us up and bring us energy for the week ahead. When I began changing what my weekends looked like,…

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🎙️Podcast Episodes – #003 and #004

April EdwardsSubtle Resistance Podcast

Don’t miss these great conversations! In this week’s podcast episode my friend Jalynne and I talk about solutions for dealing with decisions. We have both had times of burnout and exhaustion from trying to do everything. Jalynne is the kind of friend that celebrates with you when your week goes well and holds you up…

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In Memory of Woofie 🩵🐾

April EdwardsMom Life

Remembering stories of joy and companionship while holding the grief and loss of our sweet dog. It was November 2007 and my pregnant belly made the perfect shelf as I sat in a plastic chair in the adoption area. I held a miniature dapple dachshund puppy as it snuggled and wriggled against my chest and…

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