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Wichita Kansas Stake PodcastWichita Kansas Stake PodcastS1 E02 President Alicia HarrisonAlicia Harrison, originally from the Bay Area of California, lived there until the age of 15. The only daughter of William and Wilma Bower and sister to 3 brothers, she had many spiritual experiences in her youth. Her parents, both converts to The Church, were dedicated in their callings and to living the gospel of Jesus Christ.  Living in an environment with other active youth and the Oakland Temple helped set a foundation for her future. After the death of her maternal grandfather, everyone but her oldest brother who was married moved to Hutchinson, KS. Her time in California prepared her f...2025-04-0251 minGal Pals WatchGal Pals WatchGal Pals Watch Sue Bird: In the ClutchEpisode 106: Sue Bird: In the Clutch Hi sports gays, and all the other queers! This month Sarah got to talk about sportsball, specifically women's basketball, and boy did they like doing that! This 2024 documentary about WNBA and Seattle Storm legend Sue Bird has it all - drama, triumph, heartbreak, humanity! Alicia confirms that if you are not a basketball girlie this is still a great movie. Hope you enjoy :) Further reading: Seattle Times review by Chase Hutchinson Sue Bird Wikipedia 2025-01-0252 minLearning WellLearning Well89: Christmas Gifts for the ones who don't Need a ThingJoin Alicia as she shares thoughtful, useable gifts that will create memories for the kids who don't need a thing! No one needs another junky plastic toy, right!? These ideas will help you finish your shopping list and give your kids something they'll appreciate longer than a fleeting moment of unwrapping the paper. Enjoy! Links from the Episode:  CTC MATH KiwiCo Crates Magazines: Nature Friends, Brio, World Magazine Journals Kayaks Puzzleboard  Learning Well Magazine Learning Well Magazine Back Issues2024-12-1012 minHeart & Soul HomeschoolHeart & Soul HomeschoolChristmas and Older Kids with Alicia HutchinsonAlicia Hutchinson is back this week to talk about all things Christmas and especially the importance of allowing your traditions to grow alongside your kids as they get older.Learn more about Alicia's work at www.aliciahutchinson.com and connect with her on Instagram @overatalicias and @learningwell.Have a question, comment or suggestion for the show? E-mail Emilie at heartandsoulhomeschool@gmail.com. She'd love to hear from you! #homeschool #homeschooling #homeschoolmom #homeeducation #schoolchoice #christianeducation #education #educationpolicy #educationreform #faithandlearning #family #faithineducation #faith #christianity2024-12-1023 minLearning WellLearning Well88: My Thoughts on Homeschooling High SchoolIn today's episode, Alicia covers homeschooling high school and why she things you should go for it! She touches on transcripts, planning the high school years, dual enrollment, co-ops and tons more.  If you're looking for more info on homeschooling high school here are some links:  CTC Math High School Homeschool Planning Pack New Curriculum Picks for 11th Grade Homeschool Curriculum Picks for 12th and 10th Grades Apologia Self-Paced Courses Learning Well Journal Back Issues Learning Well Journal Christmas Issue Learning We...2024-12-0322 minHeart & Soul HomeschoolHeart & Soul HomeschoolLearning Well with Alicia HutchinsonEmilie is joined by Alicia Hutchinson, publisher of the Learning Well Journal, to chat about the importance of beauty in our homes and school. The Learning Well Journal is a beautiful magazine especially for homeschool moms. Learn more about Alicia's work at www.aliciahutchinson.com and connect with her on Instagram @overatalicias and @learningwell.Have a question, comment or suggestion for the show? E-mail Emilie at heartandsoulhomeschool@gmail.com. She'd love to hear from you! #homeschool #homeschooling #homeschoolmom #homeeducation #schoolchoice #christianeducation #education #educationpolicy #educationreform #f...2024-12-0319 minLearning WellLearning Well87: How to Simplify the Christmas SeasonIn this episdoe, Alicia is sharing ways to actually simplify the Christmas season so you can actually enjoy it with your people. Easy, practical tips you can implement right away.  In this episode:  No Sweat Nature Study Classes CTCMath Get the Learning Well Journal Christmas Edition Learning Well Journal Back Issues Subscribe to magazine Get Back issues of magazine Get LW Planner  2024-11-1917 minThe Greta Eskridge PodcastThe Greta Eskridge PodcastHome Schooling in High School--Yes You Can! with Alicia HutchinsonI am delighted to introduce you to today’s guest, my friend Alicia Hutchinson. Alicia and I have been online friends for a long time, and I have enjoyed learning from and have been inspired by her through those years. Alicia is a home schooling mom of 4, the founder of the Learning Well Community and the Learning Well Journal. She is not afraid to go deep and in fact, she’d much rather go deep than waste time with small talk. As a result, we dive deep right away in this podcast episode where we talk about a lot of t...2024-10-2951 minLearning WellLearning Well85: De-Stressing with the Beauty of NatureIf you have felt a little stressed lately, this episode is for you. Getting outside can give us the endorphins to lift stress, clear our heads, and make us breathe a little deeper. In this episode we're talking about finding peace with the beauty of nature--beauty is the theme of the winter issue of Learning Well Journal!  Links from the episode:  Alicia's Lesson Planner Learning Well Journal Get back issues of Learning Well Journal 2024-10-2214 minLearning WellLearning Well84: 5 Adding Beauty to the EverydayIt's always been important to me that my family views our home as a haven. When they walk in I want the smell, the feeling, the state of things to feel cozy and safe and like--home. I've never thought to achieve that that it meant having a massive home or spending a ton of money. I've actually found that many things that are inexpensive or free make our homes feel the most beautiful. Today I'm sharing five ways to make your home feel little more beautiful.  My list for everyday beautiful things. Links from the e...2024-10-1515 minLearning WellLearning Well83: Building a Beautiful Home LibraryHave you been building a home library for your family? If so, what are the criteria for actually making the purchase of a book to add to it? What constitutes as a beautiful book? That's the topic we're discussing today. My friend Katie Klein wrote about this topic in the winter issue of Learning Well Journal--coming soon! In today's episode, I'm sharing how I've built our home library and tips on how I shop for books too.  Links from the episode:  Alicia's Lesson Planner Learning Well Journal Get back issues of Learning Well Journal 2024-10-0815 minLearning WellLearning Well82: Slow Starts to the Homeschool YearToday, let's talk about the start of our homeschool year. How is it feeling to be back to homeschool? Has it been a rough start to the year? Does it feel like the routine has clicked into place yet? If not, how can we course correct and have a great year? We're going to get into all of that today!  Links from the episode:  Nicole the Math Lady Alicia's Lesson Planner Learning Well Journal Get back issues of Learning Well Journal 2024-10-0113 minTwo Big Egos in a Small CarTwo Big Egos in a Small CarEpisode 197: Interview Special: Boff Whalley on Sanctuary plus new film Firebrand and new album, Wild God by Nick Cave and the Bad SeedsSend us a textCharles and Graham talk to Leeds based writer and musician, Boff Whalley about his new musical for Red Ladder Theatre Company. Sanctuary - co-written with playwright, Sarah Woods - is a brand-new musical that welcomes us in and asks the question: do we want safety and freedom for only ourselves, or for us all? Graham reports on meeting Chris Simpson (from the band Magna Carta) about the book he has written chronicling the history of one of the UK's less well know bands from the 70's.Graham a...2024-09-2839 minLearning WellLearning Well81: Being BoldWelcome to season 5! Today on the podcast, Annie and Alicia are flipping through the brand new fall issue of Learning Well Journal. They're highlighting some of the articles in the gorgeous new issue and hitting on topics like: school choice, creating a homeschool mission statement, getting back to our roots in homeschooling, and much much more! Subscribe to Learning Well Journal now to receive the new Fall issue! Subscribe to Learning Well Journal    Get the back issues of LWJ2024-08-0631 minLearning WellLearning Well80: Annie and Alicia Curriculum Picks Part 2Today Annie and Alicia are sharing their new homeschool curriculum picks for the coming homeschool year. This is part two from their convo last week. In this episode, they are covering what they're using for history, science, and all other subjects. Get the links to all the curriculum HERE. Sponsor for this episode: Check out CTCMATH! Subscribe to Learning Well Journal  Get back issues to the magazine Learning Well Blog Alicia on YouTube Learning Well on IG Alicia on IG Annie on...2024-07-3042 minLearning WellLearning Well79: Annie and Alicia's Curriculum Picks Part 1Today Annie and Alicia are sharing their new homeschool curriculum picks for the coming homeschool year. This will be a two part series. In this episode, they are covering what they're using for Bible, math, and laguage arts.  Get the links to all the curriculum HERE. Sponsor for this episode: Check out CTCMATH! Subscribe to Learning Well Journal  Get back issues to the magazine Learning Well Blog Alicia on YouTube Learning Well on IG Alicia on IG Annie on IG2024-07-2339 minLearning WellLearning Well78: Don't Complicate Things: Simplifying Your HomeschoolIn this episode, Annie and Alicia are talking about very practical ways to simplify your homeschool. Enjoy!  Subscribe to magazine Get Back issues of magazine Get LW Planner2024-06-041h 22Learning WellLearning Well77: The Best Summer (Tips) EVER!In this episode, we're getting ready for summer. Here are Annie and Alicia's BEST tips for the BEST summer!   Subscribe to magazine Get Back issues of magazine Get LW Planner Books for a better homeschool next year:  For the Children's Sake For the Family's Sake Better Late Than Early A Charlotte Mason Education series  IG Reel with homeschool book ideas Another IG Reel with homeschool book ideas Summer Reads List:  The Consequences of Ideas Loving Soren Forever Young by Hayl...2024-05-211h 02Learning WellLearning WellS04 E01 | The Summer of Patience: Learning Well JournalWelcome to season 4! Today on the podcast, Annie and Alicia are flipping through the brand new summer issue of Learning Well Journal. They're highlighting some of the articles in the gorgeous new issue and hitting on topics like: what patience looks like on an everyday basis for a homeschool mom, why we should be simplifying our homeschools, doing math in the kitchen, and more!  Subscribe to Learning Well Journal now to receive the new spring issue! Subscribe to Learning Well Journal 2024-05-0751 minLearning WellLearning WellS3E06 | To Be Or Not To Be: Teaching Shakespeare in your HomeschoolToday we're joined by our friend, Jessi Bridges to talk about teaching Shakespeare in our homeschools. Jessi wrote a fantastic article on Shakespeare in the spring issue of Learning Well Journal and in this episode, we're breaking it all down. Jessi shares about why we should read Shakespeare, and great outline of lesson plans, books to read, and more! This episode was so inspiring. Enjoy! EB Nesbit's Shakespeare for Children Tales from Shakespeare by the Lambs   Subscribe to Learning Well Journal  Get back issues to the magazine Le...2024-04-0946 minLearning WellLearning WellS03E05 | Currently Reading and Lunching and moreToday, Annie and I covering everything on our Currently Lists--what we're currently reading, eating for lunch, what we're working on and more! Tell me in the comments what's on your Currently List too!  Subscribe to Learning Well Journal  Get back issues to the magazine Learning Well Blog Learning Well on IG Alicia on IG Annie on IG2024-03-261h 03Learning WellLearning WellS03E04 | We're Picking Favorites (Curriculum!)Today, we're are discussing how their homeschool year has been--the good and the bad. We're also sharing our top three curriculum pieces from this year. So many great resources here! We end the episode with some discussion on church and hard times too. Links from the episode: Get back issues of Learning Well Journal Watch Alicia's full list of favorites from this year Compass Classroom Brit and World Lit Apologia Biology Homeschool in the Woods Studies Beautiful Feet Books Geography   2024-03-121h 05Learning WellLearning WellS03E03 | Consider the TradesIf you're a millenial, it's pretty likely that you were strongly encouraged to get a four-year college degree. Probably the trades, or any non-college options, were not encouraged at all. After a generation like this, we now have overwhelming student debt and a major shortage of tradesmen. What is the solution? Should we discourage our kids from going to college? Annie and Alicia are discussing it all in today's episode.  Durable Trades by Rory Groves Subscribe to Learning Well Journal  Get back issues to the magazine Learning Well Blog Lear...2024-02-2759 minLearning WellLearning WellS03E02 | A Wise Woman Builds Today Annie and Alicia are talking about WOMEN and the role they play in families, in society and basing this conversation around the theme of the spring issue of Learning Well Journal, which comes from Proverbs 14:1. That verse says: "a wise woman builds her home, but folly with her own hands tears it down."  They'll cover common sins that women struggle with and then practical ways to also build up your home. Subscribe to Learning Well Journal  Get back issues to the magazine Learning Well Blog Learning Well on IG...2024-02-131h 05Learning WellLearning WellS03E01| Faith, Nature, Gardening: an Intro to Spring 2024Welcome to season 3! Today on the podcast, Annie and Alicia are flipping through the hot-off-the-press, issue ten of Learning Well Journal. They're highlighting some of the articles in the gorgeous new issue and hitting on topics like: laying the foundation for teens to have lasting faith, setting up a nature table in your home, and why a Christian's garden should be the most beautiful garden around.  Subscribe to Learning Well Journal now to receive the new spring issue! Subscribe to Learning Well Journal  Get back issues to the magazine Learning Well Bl...2024-02-0657 minLearning WellLearning WellS02E05 | Are We Stressed Out?Today on Learning Well Podcast Annie and Alicia are discussing stress in motherhood. They speak to worry taking over our thoughts and what we could and should do instead. They then go into very practical ways to mitigate stress in our roles as mothers by getting good systems in place. Something for everyone in this one! Enjoy! Subscribe to Learning Well Journal  Get back issues to the magazine Learning Well Blog Learning Well on IG Alicia on IG Annie on IG2024-01-301h 10Learning WellLearning WellS02E04 | Focus on the Good Things: A Highlight ReelLW Podcast is back after a nice Christmas break! Yay! Today Annie and Alicia are talking about wrapping up a year of memories and taking account of the good things before racing on to the next thing. They are highlighting some of the best moments and articles and memories from Learning Well Journal and they're sharing what they're reading too in the new year.    Subscribe to Learning Well Journal  Get back issues to the magazine Learning Well Blog Learning Well on IG Alicia on IG Ann...2024-01-161h 02Learning WellLearning WellS02E03 | The Best Christmas Picture Books on our BookshelvesToday Annie and Alicia are sharing their very favorite Christmas picture books. These books have stood the test of time in their homes and they think they might do the same for your family.  Get the full list of our favorite Christmas picture books Sign up for the November Savoring Simple Joys Challenge Learning Well Journal CHRISTMAS Edition  Subscribe to Learning Well Journal  Learning Well Blog Learning Well on IG Alicia on IG Annie on IG  2023-11-281h 16Learning WellLearning WellS02E02 | We Should Write It DownToday we are continuing to puruse the pages of the winter issue of Learning Well Journal and expand upon topics covered in that issue and Annie and Alicia are discussing the art of written correspondence. We're reading an old letter from a WWII soldier written to his wife the day after D-Day and talking about how writing things down is so important. We share some practical tips, some stories, and we also get into the books are are currently reading. I think you're going to be inspired by this one! Sign up for the November Savoring Simple...2023-11-141h 05Learning WellLearning WellS02E01 | Winter: Peace and the PracticalToday, Annie and Alicia are discussing the theme for winter: PEACE. We could all use a little of that right? Peace is the theme for the winter season of Learning Well Journal and of the podcast too. They're talking about practical ways to cultivate more peace in your home and in your family life. Also, they're discussing the brand new issue of Learning Well Journal and their favorite articles, both the practical and the ones that feel like giant hugs! Sign up for the November Savoring Simple Joys Challenge Learning Well Journal CHRISTMAS Edition  2023-10-3140 minLearning WellLearning WellS01E07 | POV: You're Homeschooling Through High School--a Conversation with my Teen DaughterMy daughter, Sophia, and I sit down for a look at what it's like to be a kid that's homeschooling through high school. We talk about what her day in the life is like, what courses she's currently taking, what she's reading, what her post high school plans are, teens and social media and tons more! I think you're going to love this fun conversation. Links from the episode:  Our high school curriculum Apologia Biology Credits Before College Career Testing Learning Well Journal CHRISTMAS Edition  Subscribe to Le...2023-10-1758 minKindled Podcast | Truth and Grace, BoldlyKindled Podcast | Truth and Grace, BoldlyShould Everyone go to College? | Alicia Hutchinson | Ep. 216We had so much fun in part 1 I brought her back for part 2! Is college essential for everyone? How do I teach my kid to think critically? This and more in today's conversation with Alicia Hutchinson. SPONSORS We Heart Nutrition Visit WeHeartNutrition.com | Use code KINDLED for 20% off your first order! Good Book Mom Visit GoodBookMom.com to see everything that comes with membership, including other Premium Content and a Book Club (coming in October!) Use the code: HALEY for $5 off a year...2023-10-131h 02Learning WellLearning WellS01E06 | Let's Stick to the Classic Christmas CookyToday on LW Podcast, Annie and Alicia discuss a brand new, very special edition of Learning Well Journal: the Christmas Edition based around HOPE and Romans 15:13. They share some of the stories behind creating this issue, how vintage Christmas cookies are where it's at, and why we should focus on the hope and peace we have right now. They also share about what they're preparing for now, how being the guidance counselor of your homeschool is a tricky role, and so much more!  Learning Well Journal CHRISTMAS Edition  Subscribe to Learning Well Journal  Lea...2023-10-0345 minLearning WellLearning WellS01E05 | A Currently ConversationHow we should think about the legacy of marriage. Anniversaries of marriage and sobriety. Serious things we're considering and very unserious things we're considering. What to do when it feels like the weight of the world is on our shoulders and what to do with all those apples. Today Annie and Alicia are having a 'currently' conversation. They're sharing all the things they're currently considering, starting, finishing, hoping for, and more.  Use code LWJFREESHIP through the end of September for FREE SHIPPING on all available back issues. Back issues here! Learning Well Journal: https://www.le...2023-09-261h 02Learning WellLearning WellS01E04 | We Homeschool Because it's Cold Outside and MoreToday on the podcast, Alicia and Annie share why they started homeschooling 16 and 7 years ago...yes, because it was really cold outside, plus many more reasons. They talk about some of the red flags they saw in the school system and how one of them had to exercise some submission in marriage for a time. They also dive into some of their favorite things to listen to, pop culture, and and real look at life as a homeschool mom.  Hannah on IG: https://www.instagram.com/hannahhomegrown/ Learning Well Journal: https://www.aliciahutchinson.com/magazine/...2023-09-121h 09Learning WellLearning WellS01E03 | Good Morning! Homeschool Morning MeetingsDo you love homeschool mornings? In this episode, Annie and Alicia are sharing a rundown of all the things they use in their morning meetings with their kids. Annie has all elementary kids and Alicia has teens and elementary kids, so no matter the age of your kids, you'll find some fun and purposeful ideas in this episode.  Find the links and details to the resources they talk about in this episode here: Homeschool Morning Meetings Learning Well Journal: https://www.aliciahutchinson.com/magazine/ Learning Well Blog: https://www.aliciahutchinson.com/blo...2023-08-2954 minLearning WellLearning WellS01E02 | Our Favorite Homeschool Tools + Midwest "Salads"In this episode we share some of our very favorite homeschool tools–the things we can’t live without, and a few things we could, but definitely don’t want to. Join us as we get excited about the upcoming homeschool year! Learning Well Journal: https://www.aliciahutchinson.com/magazine/ Learning Well Blog: https://www.aliciahutchinson.com/blog/ Learning Well on IG: https://www.instagram.com/learningwell Alicia on IG: https://www.instagram.com/overatalicias  Annie on IG: https://www.instagram.com/sweetannie   KONOS Timeline Planner Thriftbooks.com White bo...2023-08-151h 10Learning WellLearning WellS01E01 | Enthusiastic and a Little OldWe're kicking off the fall season of the podcast and Learning Well Journal and the theme for the season is: enthusiasm! We're basing this season around 1 Peter 3:13. Today Alicia and Annie are discussing the character trait of being enthusiastic about life opposed to being a big Debbie Downer, or apathetic if your name happens to be Debbie. They talk about how they can teeter towards apathy and ways that we can remedy that. They'll also highlight several of the articles they loved in Issue 8 of Learning Well Journal and finally, they try not to dwell too much on the fac...2023-08-011h 02Learning WellLearning WellS01E00 | Hello, friend! We're Back! Introducing Learning Well PodcastHello, friend!! We're back!! Remember when Alicia went on a podcast break in December of 2019? Well it was a long break, but she's back! And this time she's got her friend and editor, Annie, as her co-host. In this short re-entry episode, they'll lay out what hopes and goals are for this podcast and what it will look like for this season. Join in every other week as Annie and Alicia offer a beautiful alternative to an ever-changing culture. They'll discuss all things home, homeschool, faith, and family. Welcome back!  Learning Well Blog: https://www.aliciahutchinson.com/b...2023-07-2723 minHomeschool Insights - Biblical Home Education Inspiration in Under 10 Minutes!Homeschool Insights - Biblical Home Education Inspiration in Under 10 Minutes!Building Community (Even When You’re New in Town) - Alicia HutchinsonThe school year’s almost over. What now? Alicia Hutchinson joins Yvette Hampton to talk about wrapping up the homeschool year, homeschool traditions, planning for summer and the new year, and building community – even when you’re new in town. This is an excerpt from Alicia's interview for the Schoolhouse Rocked Podcast. For more Biblical homeschool encouragement listen to the Schoolhouse Rocked Podcast every Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday. Watch this full conversation on our YouTube channel. Alicia Hutchinson is a homeschooling mom to four kids and founder of Learning Well Community and Learning Well Journal, a quarterly print magazine that covers...2023-06-0604 minHomeschool Insights - Biblical Home Education Inspiration in Under 10 Minutes!Homeschool Insights - Biblical Home Education Inspiration in Under 10 Minutes!Practical Steps for Building Community - Alicia HutchinsonThe school year’s almost over. What now? Alicia Hutchinson joins Yvette Hampton to talk about wrapping up the homeschool year, homeschool traditions, planning for summer and the new year, and building community – even when you’re new in town. This is an excerpt from Alicia's interview for the Schoolhouse Rocked Podcast. For more Biblical homeschool encouragement listen to the Schoolhouse Rocked Podcast every Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday. Watch this full conversation on our YouTube channel. Alicia Hutchinson is a homeschooling mom to four kids and founder of Learning Well Community and Learning Well Journal, a quarterly print magazine that covers...2023-06-0508 minHomeschool Insights - Biblical Home Education Inspiration in Under 10 Minutes!Homeschool Insights - Biblical Home Education Inspiration in Under 10 Minutes!Summertime Character Development - Alicia HutchinsonThe school year’s almost over. What now? Alicia Hutchinson joins Yvette Hampton to talk about wrapping up the homeschool year, homeschool traditions, planning for summer and the new year, and building community – even when you’re new in town. This is an excerpt from Alicia's interview for the Schoolhouse Rocked Podcast. For more Biblical homeschool encouragement listen to the Schoolhouse Rocked Podcast every Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday. Watch this full conversation on our YouTube channel. Alicia Hutchinson is a homeschooling mom to four kids and founder of Learning Well Community and Learning Well Journal, a quarterly print magazine that covers...2023-05-3004 minHomeschool Insights - Biblical Home Education Inspiration in Under 10 Minutes!Homeschool Insights - Biblical Home Education Inspiration in Under 10 Minutes!Fun Summer Learning Opportunities - Alicia HutchinsonThe school year’s almost over. What now? Alicia Hutchinson joins Yvette Hampton to talk about wrapping up the homeschool year, homeschool traditions, planning for summer and the new year, and building community – even when you’re new in town. This is an excerpt from Alicia's interview for the Schoolhouse Rocked Podcast. For more Biblical homeschool encouragement listen to the Schoolhouse Rocked Podcast every Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday. Watch this full conversation on our YouTube channel. Alicia Hutchinson is a homeschooling mom to four kids and founder of Learning Well Community and Learning Well Journal, a quarterly print magazine that covers...2023-05-2905 minHomeschool Insights - Biblical Home Education Inspiration in Under 10 Minutes!Homeschool Insights - Biblical Home Education Inspiration in Under 10 Minutes!Stay the Course - Alicia HutchinsonThe school year’s almost over. What now? Alicia Hutchinson joins Yvette Hampton to talk about wrapping up the homeschool year, homeschool traditions, planning for summer and the new year, and building community – even when you’re new in town. This is an excerpt from Alicia's interview for the Schoolhouse Rocked Podcast. For more Biblical homeschool encouragement listen to the Schoolhouse Rocked Podcast every Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday. Watch this full conversation on our YouTube channel. Alicia Hutchinson is a homeschooling mom to four kids and founder of Learning Well Community and Learning Well Journal, a quarterly print magazine that covers...2023-05-2402 minHomeschool Insights - Biblical Home Education Inspiration in Under 10 Minutes!Homeschool Insights - Biblical Home Education Inspiration in Under 10 Minutes!End of Year Traditions - Alicia HutchinsonThe school year’s almost over. What now? Alicia Hutchinson joins Yvette Hampton to talk about wrapping up the homeschool year, homeschool traditions, planning for summer and the new year, and building community – even when you’re new in town. This is an excerpt from Alicia's interview for the Schoolhouse Rocked Podcast. For more Biblical homeschool encouragement listen to the Schoolhouse Rocked Podcast every Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday. Watch this full conversation on our YouTube channel. Alicia Hutchinson is a homeschooling mom to four kids and founder of Learning Well Community and Learning Well Journal, a quarterly print magazine that covers...2023-05-2305 minHomeschool Insights - Biblical Home Education Inspiration in Under 10 Minutes!Homeschool Insights - Biblical Home Education Inspiration in Under 10 Minutes!Evaluating the School Year With Your Kids - Alicia HutchinsonThe school year’s almost over. What now? Alicia Hutchinson joins Yvette Hampton to talk about wrapping up the homeschool year, homeschool traditions, planning for summer and the new year, and building community – even when you’re new in town. This is an excerpt from Alicia's interview for the Schoolhouse Rocked Podcast. For more Biblical homeschool encouragement listen to the Schoolhouse Rocked Podcast every Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday. Watch this full conversation on our YouTube channel. Alicia Hutchinson is a homeschooling mom to four kids and founder of Learning Well Community and Learning Well Journal, a quarterly print magazine that covers...2023-05-2204 minHomeschool Insights - Biblical Home Education Inspiration in Under 10 Minutes!Homeschool Insights - Biblical Home Education Inspiration in Under 10 Minutes!Wrapping up the Homeschool Year - Alicia HutchinsonThe school year’s almost over. What now? Alicia Hutchinson joins Yvette Hampton to talk about wrapping up the homeschool year, homeschool traditions, planning for summer and the new year, and building community – even when you’re new in town. This is an excerpt from Alicia's interview for the Schoolhouse Rocked Podcast. For more Biblical homeschool encouragement listen to the Schoolhouse Rocked Podcast every Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday. Watch this full conversation on our YouTube channel. Alicia Hutchinson is a homeschooling mom to four kids and founder of Learning Well Community and Learning Well Journal, a quarterly print magazine that covers...2023-05-1905 minHomeschool Insights - Biblical Home Education Inspiration in Under 10 Minutes!Homeschool Insights - Biblical Home Education Inspiration in Under 10 Minutes!From Teen Mom to Homeschooler - Alicia HutchinsonThe school year’s almost over. What now? Alicia Hutchinson joins Yvette Hampton to talk about wrapping up the homeschool year, homeschool traditions, planning for summer and the new year, and building community – even when you’re new in town. This is an excerpt from Alicia's interview for the Schoolhouse Rocked Podcast. For more Biblical homeschool encouragement listen to the Schoolhouse Rocked Podcast every Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday. Watch this full conversation on our YouTube channel. Alicia Hutchinson is a homeschooling mom to four kids and founder of Learning Well Community and Learning Well Journal, a quarterly print magazine that covers...2023-05-1809 minMurder, Mystery & Mayhem Laced with MoralityMurder, Mystery & Mayhem Laced with MoralityPanelist, award-winning author & “unshackled suspense” expert- Alicia AnthonyAlicia is a two time Golden Heart® finalist and Silver Quill Award winner. Alicia finds her inspiration in exploring the dark, dusty corners of the human experience. She recently released her book, Fractals, and also has a Blood Secret Series you need to check out! Connect with this amazing author on Instagram: @aliciaanthonybookd2022-03-2731 minHomeschool Conversations with Humility and DoxologyHomeschool Conversations with Humility and DoxologyLiving Well and Learning Well (with Alicia Hutchinson)Homeschooling and all the other parts of life are intertwined. How can we both live well and learn well as homeschool families? Are there practical tips and strategies that can help? Mindset shifts to change the way we approach our days? Alicia Hutchinson (mother of 4, including a homeschool graduate) joins us on this episode of Homeschool Conversations to discuss these and many other topics! I can’t wait for you to listen in. Show notes and Full Transcript: https://humilityanddoxology.com/alicia-hutchinson Year of Memory Work: https://humilityanddoxology.com/year-of-memory-work/ Find Alicia online: ht...2022-01-2439 minModern Miss MasonModern Miss MasonLearning & Living Well - With Alicia HutchinsonToday I have another gem for you. Alicia Hutchinson (@overatalicias) and I have been hanging around the homeschool blogosphere and then Instagram for many years. Our children are a similar age and I feel like we’ve evolved from young enthusiastic homeschoolers into mentors and mother encouragers, side by side but with a mere 3,906 miles between us. Alicia is wife to Jarrod, mum to 4 children, home educator as well as the founder and leader of the wonderful Learning Well Community ( https://www.aliciahutchinson.com )She’s always been a great inspiration and encouragement to me not only as a fellow educ...2021-03-2955 minThe Voices In Our Heads w/ Krystyna HutchinsonThe Voices In Our Heads w/ Krystyna HutchinsonEpisode #49 - IntegrityYou survived another week - damn, Jan! I'm glad you're here. I'm with Waffle Child on today's episode and on it, you get: - Kevin's ice cold visit - Fuckboi Theater: Inappropriate Insta DM Edition - Bey & Jay, Barack & Michelle, Alicia & Swizz - Turns out I truly madly deeply cannot spell for shit!! - and a deep dive into Nathaniel Branden's 6th Pillar of Self-Esteem: 'TEGRITY!  website | www.KrystynaHutchinson.com email | TheVoicesInOurHeadsPodcast@gmail.com social | @KrystynaHutch 2020-09-021h 02Learning WellLearning Well53. Christmas Hacks You're Gonna Want to HearChristmas can be crazy! We could all do with a few tried-and-true Christmas hacks, right? These are things I have been doing in our home from almost the beginning and they have saved me time and time again. SO many times I will find this notes-to-self and want to give myself a little pat on the back for that gift to my future self!   These Christmas hacks are simple, very doable and you'll want to implement them right away. YOUR future self will thank you too! Show notes: https://www.aliciahutchinson.com/christmas-hacks/2019-12-1034 minLearning WellLearning Well52. Gifts Ideas for Kids Who Have EverythingIt is so hard to find gifts for kids who have everything! With the holidays upon us, once again, I wonder what to get for my kids–that’s right–those gifts for kids who have everything. This can be so tough! Last year, I asked my kids what they wanted for Christmas and the most I got for an answer was a glazed-over set of eyes–they had no idea because they didn’t need a thing! We’ve done the Christmas gift formula of something you need, something to wear…want…read and it’s worked great! But...2019-11-2651 minLearning WellLearning Well51. Christmas Q+A: Gift Etiquette, Grandparents, Budgeting + MoreSetting a Christmas budget and getting all the gifts purchased can be the most stressful part of the whole holiday.  Today on the podcast, I’m continuing a four-week series of Christmas Q+A’s! This week, I'm answering all your questions about the Christmas budget, gift buying for grandparents, and more. Head here for all the details and show notes: https://www.aliciahutchinson.com/christmas-budget/2019-11-2118 minLearning WellLearning Well50. The Most Fun Games Your Entire Family Will LoveThe holidays are coming and that means family gatherings and that could mean sitting around awkwardly making small talk. But it doesn’t have to! This week on the podcast, I’ve rounded up a TON of family board games and card games that your entire family will LOVE! These family board games are just for littles, but they will include everyone in the family–even teens that don’t like anything and grandparents that want to keep it traditional. You’ll find over 20 suggestions for keeping your family gatherings fun and light and full of laughing a...2019-11-1926 minLearning WellLearning Well49. Q+A: Advent, Traditions and Staying Sane this ChristmasWe all want to make Advent a special time in our homes. We all want Christmas traditions that all our kids remember and enjoy. And of course, we all want the secret to staying sane this holiday season! Today on the podcast, I’m kicking off a four-week series of Christmas Q+A’s and I cannot wait for it! For the first week, I’m sharing all about our Advent resources and favorite traditions in our home. The next four weeks, I’ll be posting a new Christmas Q+A on the podcast and it’ll lo...2019-11-1420 minLearning WellLearning Well48. Get Excited to Cook! My Favorite CookbooksDo your favorite cookbooks inspire you to cook more? They totally do that for me! When I’m standing in a friend’s kitchen, I usually find my eyes going to their cookbook shelf, pulling a few off and seeing what’s inside. A great cookbook can inspire me to use different ingredients, plan better menus for my family and try new things. But we can definitely get stuck in a cooking rut. A new cookbook can get you out of it! This post will show you over 11 of my very favorite cookbooks for myself and my...2019-11-1229 minLearning WellLearning Well47. 12 Ways to Have a More Peaceful Holiday SeasonChristmas brings so much joy and activity--but what happens when that joy gives way to stress and overwhelm. The season is much too short to spend it stressed out. This year, let's have a more peaceful holiday. We've gone too far sometimes and loaded our holiday plates too full. We need to prioritize the Christmas season and decide what's most important before the season gets away and leaves us in a total funk. I've had Christmases like that. The ones where I'm overwhelmed for 3/4 of December, Christmas day hits before I'm prepared, and I'm so...2019-11-0543 minLearning WellLearning Well46. Q+A: Feeding a Large Family, Homeschooling Multiple Ages, Work Time and More...Feeding a large family, homeschooling a wide variety of ages, scheduling work time and more…. Every week on the podcast, I’m releasing a bonus Q+A episode full of your questions. I’ve seen other podcasters do this and I love listening in to the random questions that come in. This week, we’re talking feeding a large family without feeling like you’re drowning, homeschooling all the ages, scheduling work time, and lots more! Below you’ll find the show notes and the list of questions and their timestamps.  SHOW NOTES: h...2019-10-3118 minLearning WellLearning Well45. Creating a Christmas Bullet JournalChristmas brings so many things for our brains to hold; gift lists, checklists, addresses, recipes, dates to remember and so much more. Post-It notes are not going to cut if for this occasion. We need a place we can hold everything in one place. Are you like me on this? You see the PERFECT gift idea for that hard-to-buy-for person on Instagram or read a great gift list post, then your kid needs help with something, you get pulled away from the great idea and then *poof!*the idea is gone forever. BUT, what if y...2019-10-2918 minLearning WellLearning Well44. Q+A Session V: Meal Planning, Delegating, Make Up and More!Meal planning, delegating, homeschooling high school and everything in between...Every week on the podcast, I’m releasing a bonus Q+A episode full of your questions. I’ve seen other podcasters do this and I love listening in to the random questions that come in. This week, we’re talking about meal planning, saying yes and saying no, skincare and makeup, and lots more! 1. [1:14] Meal Planning...what is working for you right now? 2. [3:28] Do you sleep? Seriously how do you do it all? What do you delegate? 3. [7:41] What are your favori...2019-10-2420 minLearning WellLearning Well43: 7 Lessons I Learned on VacationWe recently had the dreamiest family vacation. We traveled to Germany and Austria. You can read about how we budgeted and planned too. The most unexpected thing that happened on the trip for me: the lessons learned in Europe. I wasn’t expecting it. I was prepared to have the trip of a lifetime and see amazing things. But the life lessons? I wasn’t prepared for that. Over our 10 days in Europe in learned a lot about myself. I realized how insanely fast my pace is and how it needs to stop. I observed a lot of...2019-10-2234 minLearning WellLearning Well42. Q+A IV: Homeschooling w/ Toddlers, Working Out, My Fall Reading List and MoreThis week, we’re talking about homeschooling with toddlers, when to work out, my fall reading list, and lots more! Get all the links and details from this episode here: https://www.aliciahutchinson.com/qa-4/2019-10-1723 minLearning WellLearning Well41. The Great Laundry DebacleThere are many different systems and tools to make laundry a little less daunting, but if you're in a rut--you need a pick-me-up! (And I do too!) So, in this episode of the Over at Alicia's podcast, we're talking all about the Great Laundry Debacle. We'll cover some very different laundry system tactics, tricks and hacks, and some tools that just might help laundry day get a little more fun. For all the details from this show: https://www.aliciahutchinson.com/laundry/2019-10-1540 minLearning WellLearning Well40. Q+A with Alicia IIILet's hang out for another round of Q+A! This week we're talking mom guilt, knowing when you're teaching the right things in your homeschool, if you can be too early to start homeschooling, routines and more!    Get the show notes and all the details from the episode here: https://www.aliciahutchinson.com/qa-3/2019-10-1020 minLearning WellLearning Well39. Should We Dare to Be a Different Kind of Family?The world is running at too fast of a speed. We can't slow it down, but we can slow our own pace and run our own race. Let's talk about daring to be a different kind of family...the kind that might say NO to what everyone else is saying YES to. The different kind of family that might not join in the thing that everyone else is joining, just to preserve our time together. Head here for the show notes: links from the episode and a book list about breaking the busy pace: https://www.aliciahutchinson.c...2019-10-0831 minLearning WellLearning Well38. Q + A with Alicia IIThis week, we’re talking husbands, homeschooling and marriage. We're talking about getting started in blogging and one of my favorite things: Morning Routines and lots more! Show notes: https://www.aliciahutchinson.com/qa-2/2019-10-0327 minLearning WellLearning Well37. How a New Morning Routine Can Save Your DayA good morning routine can make or break your day. Not every morning will be perfect, but having a good plan in place is always the best policy. This episode will cover all things morning routines and how they can literally save your day! I'm not expert and I'm constantly tweaking my routine and working hard to get up early--it's not easy! Listen in for tips on getting up early, a morning routine that's saving my day right now, and a bunch of tools that will help your morning routine get a whole lot easier! ...2019-10-0129 minLearning WellLearning Well36. Q+A with Alicia IWhat podcasts am I listening to? The household routine we have found most invaluable? Homeschooling teens and more on the first installment of Q+A with Alicia.  Get the shownotes here: www.aliciahutchinson.com/36  2019-09-2633 minLearning WellLearning WellThis is What Happens When We Love Our Families WellSo often we can feel like we’re not making an impact. We’re not making a big enough difference or doing anything that will shape the world. But if we’re loving our family and loving them well, I truly believe we are in fact making a difference in a big way. As a stay-at-home mom, there have been days where the world has felt so big and loud and my life has felt so small and insignificant. It can start to lead me down a path of wonder what my purpose is. What difference am I making...2019-09-2435 minLearning WellLearning Well34. Bonus Episode: Our Curriculum Plans and Picks for 2019-20Everyone homeschool mama loves to talk about their curriculum picks for the new school year. This is the audio version of our curriculum picks and plans for the new school year, 2019-20!  To get all the links, head here: https://www.learningwellcommunity.com/curriculum/ 2019-09-1935 minLearning WellLearning WellHow to Make Your New Fall Routine a Little EasierJumping into a new fall routine can be easier said than done. It's harrrrrrd sometimes to go from the carefree days of summer, staying up late, and oddly-timed meals to the more stringent routine of fall. On this episode of the podcast, I am breaking down why it's so hard sometimes to settle into that fall routine and seven ways to make it a little easier to get back into the swing of things. We'll be talking about meal planning--what's easiest for me right now, how to minimize decision fatigue--something that's probably really taking up...2019-09-1726 minLearning WellLearning Well32: The Truth About Being a Mom for Me Right NowSometimes being a mom is sheet bliss. Your kids are (sorta) behaving, dinner is in the oven, and it feels like you may have just hit your stride. But that’s not the truth about being a mom–we learn things along the way, we try to work on our shortcomings, but we never really master it. Try as we might. The truth about being a mom is that it’s hard–really hard. But it’s so good. Really good. It wrecks us in the most beautiful ways–refining us, making us better humans. This last episode...2019-06-1124 minLearning WellLearning Well31: 6 Insanely Simple Ways to Keep Your Home CleanerToday, let’s talk about keeping our home cleaner. I will admit, my house is not normally messy, but clean is another story. Summer is upon us and that can mean a lot more sand, dirt, and grass clippings being drug through the door. On the podcast today, we’re talking about six insanely simple ways you can keep your home cleaner. What to keep under your bathroom sink, what to remove, and what to do before bed to name a few things. Ready for a cleaner home? Let’s do this.   Get all the...2019-05-2823 minLearning WellLearning Well30: 7 Tips for Traveling with KidsWhether you're heading out on a road trip or loading a plane, traveling with kids can be a tricky endeavor. Rewarding and wonderful--for sure! But tricky. You want to be prepared--but not TOO prepared and pack your entire house. You want to plan it out--but not TOO planned where you don't have any space to relax or explore the unknown. Today, let's talk about traveling with kids. The good, the bad, the ugly and how to prepare for it.   CLICK HERE for shownotes: https://www.aliciahutchinson.com/traveling-with-kids/2019-05-2125 minLearning WellLearning Well29: How to be Amazing at Home Management w/ Jen PepitoThere's nothing more refreshing than sitting down with a really smart friend and picking her brain. That's what I just did with my friend Jen Pepito about home management. Jen is a master at home management, and she has to be as a mom to seven and a business owner. In this episode of the podcast we're talking about all things home management: What really falls under that umbrella? Where to start if you're just feeling swamped. Little things you can do to get your kids on board. I love talking to Jen because she...2019-05-1447 minLearning WellLearning Well28: Spring Home Maintenance That'll Make Your Home SparkleSpring Cleaning is daunting and often makes a bigger mess than when we began. Cleaning our homes from top to bottom isn't necessary to make our homes sparkle this spring. In this episode, I'm sharing some really doable and simple tasks you can knock out in just a weekend or two. Best of all, these small tasks will make a BIG impact on how your home looks for spring and summer. You'll be ready to host your first backyard dinner party by next weekend!  Get all the details and show notes here: https://www.aliciahutchinson.com/spring-cleaning/2019-05-0718 minLearning WellLearning Well27: How to be a Good Introverted Mom w/ Jamie MartinAre you an introverted mom? Do you find yourself having to sneak away to your room for a moment's reprieve from constant talking and noise? Do you feel angry sometimes?  Are you constantly giving of yourself, but you know you need more quiet in your life?  Or are you an extrovert but you still need time alone? Do you want to understand your introverted friends and family more?  In episode 27, I'm chatting with author Jamie Martin of the Steady Mom and Simple Homeschool blogs. She's just written and published THE book on introverted moms and it...2019-04-3047 minLearning WellLearning Well26: Self Care for the Overwhelmed MomSHOW NOTES: https://www.aliciahutchinson.com/overwhelmed/ A few weeks ago, I shared some self care tips for moms. But not just any self care tips–some sort of tough love tips. Because moms are usually the best at taking care of others and the worst at taking care of themselves. But what happens when your the overwhelmed mom that can’t even begin to take better care of herself. What then? This motherhood journey includes so many seasons–for better or for worse. And none of us are immune to a few seasons...2019-04-2321 minLearning WellLearning Well25: Freezer Meal Cooking Club w/ KarynGetting dinner on the table every night can be a struggle. We're busy all day and then it never fails--the family needs to eat. Again. ;) That's where freezer meals come in and save the day. For this episode, I sat down with my friend Karyn. Karyn also homeschools her kids and we're in the same homeschool group together. I heard about Karyn's Freezer Meal Cooking Club and I (politely) invited myself. Her group needed a sub and I was happy to step in! We're chatting about how to set up your own club, why it's...2019-04-1653 minLearning WellLearning Well24: Clean House with Little KidsThey say trying to keep your house clean with little kids is like shoveling while it's still snowing. That's kind of true, but we don't want to end up on the next episode of Hoarders either. ;) Let me show you have you can have a clean home while you still have little kids in your house. On this episode of the podcast, I'm chatting with Liz Quick, homeschool mama of four little ones.  Liz is known on Instagram as someone who has cleaning her home down to an art form. She has a regular cleaning routine, she i...2019-03-1356 minLearning WellLearning Well23: Tough Love Tips for Self CareSelf care can mean a lot of things. We're probably most used to the message that self care means taking a long bath or buying a new candle. While these are good things, sometimes self care is more complicated than that.  In episode 23, I'm laying out six things that you need to STOP doing in order to take better care of yourself.  This might not be my most popular episode--there's a lot of tough love involved. But I'm speaking to myself as much as I am to you. Sometimes taking care means doing hard things--like sa...2019-03-0533 minLearning WellLearning Well22: Honest Talk: How to Protect Your Kids from Pornography w/ Greta EskridgeGreta Eskridge is here today sharing about something she is passionate about: talking to our kids about pornography and putting systems into place to help protect them against it. Selfishly, I asked her onto the show because this is a topic that I find hard to talk to my kids about--where does a parent even begin?  On the difficult topics, it can be tempting to skim over them, not teaching the hard lessons that are hard to talk about. Who wants to have a discussion about pornography with their teen guys? Not me! But after my conversation w...2019-02-271h 03Learning WellLearning Well7 Ways to Overcome Winter BluesI know so many people--including myself--that have struggled with the winter blues. It can feel like you're in a cave for months and there's no light at the end of the tunnel.   Something clicked in me a few years back and I decided to stop hating winter. Winter in Minnesota is way too long to wish away months and months of the year.   In this episode, I'm unpacking seven simple ideas you can do today to help with your winter blues. You don't have to hate winter--it's cold but there's so much beauty!   Shownotes and Details: https://www.aliciahutchinson.com/wint2019-02-1933 minLearning WellLearning WellEpisode 20: Easy Daily PlanningWe all plan our days a little differently, but I find that no planning at all leaves me feeling like I'm flailing. Not a good feeling. The episode covers how those new years goals come back into my day-to-day planning, the tools I use, and my little trick for reminding myself how much I get done in a day...even for those super unproductive days.   Click here for show notes: https://www.aliciahutchinson.com/planning/2019-02-1224 minLearning WellLearning WellEpisode 19: Creating an Enchanting Home w/ Julie BogartToday I get to talk with one of my favorite people, Julie Bogart, and her brand new book, The Brave Learner. In this episode, we're talking about creating an enchanting home--the whole plot behind being a brave learner--and why it's so important to create that magic at home. The Brave Learner is written as a guidebook for homeschool families, but this episode is for every mom that wants to create enchantment for her child. I was not homeschooled as a child, but my mom was definitely one who created all kinds of imaginative fun for us. 2019-02-051h 07Learning WellLearning WellEpisode 18: Our Favorite (and Least Favorite) Books from 2018 with Liz EnsorEver wish you could tune in to a great bookish conversation? Drop in on a convo about the best and worst reads in two book lover's reading year? If so, this podcast is for you! Liz Ensor and I get super honest about the books we loved the most and the least (!!) in 2018, what read alouds we loved, and what we're reading now.  Listen in for some great tips and recommendations! Get all the links and show notes here: https://www.aliciahutchinson.com/book-reviews/2019-01-291h 10Learning WellLearning WellEpisode 17: Setting Goals + My Goals for 2019Whether you set goals, resolutions, or don't like to think about it--I'm talking to you in this episode. We're working through the "why's" of goal-setting, how to break your life down into different areas before you start goal setting.  Getting things out on paper and planning ahead is the way my brain works. I'm not good at winging it. I like a good, well-laid plan. That's not to say it goes that way, but at least I have a direction to move towards. Let's talk goals today on the podcast. I'm laying out my goals f...2019-01-2428 minLearning WellLearning WellEpisode 16: What Worked In 2018Happy New Year!!! Happy Season TWO!!! Happy all the things!!!! Ok wait though. Before we talk about goals and resolutions and all that good stuff, let's look back at 2018 first. There's so much to learn and so much gratitude when we take a little walk down memory lane.  So pleased to share what worked in 2018 and what changed for the better. I'd love for you to do this exercise too! Before making goals for the new year, take a few minutes to see what things from the old year you want to carry to the n...2019-01-2433 minLearning WellLearning WellEpisode 15: When Mama Loses Her MerryIt’s December! It’s time to string the popcorn, cut down your tree and do all the beautiful things we feel like December expects from us. We all know that mama conducts this merry Christmas train. But what about when mama loses her merry? Then what? What if mama’s just not feeling it? Losing your merry happens to the best of us. Ask me how I know.  We all have seasons where we're really down--depressed even, have babies and very little sleep, marriage problems, huge family troubles, and so much more. Throw Christmas in ther...2018-12-0420 minLearning WellLearning WellWhen You Want to Have a More Peaceful ChristmasChristmas brings so much joy and activity--but what happens when that joy gives way to stress and overwhelm. We've gone too far sometimes and loaded our holiday plates too full. We need to prioritize the Christmas season and decide what's most important before the season gets away and leaves us in a total funk.  I've had Christmases like that. The ones where I'm overwhelmed for 3/4 of December, Christmas day hits before I'm prepared, and I'm so bummed I've let it get so crazy! For me, I want this year to be different than those overwhelmed y...2018-11-2740 minLearning WellLearning WellEpisode 13: The Gift Guide for Kids Who Have EverythingWith the holidays upon us, once again, I wonder what to get for my kids--that's right--those gifts for kids who have everything. This can be so tough! Last year, I asked my kids what they wanted for Christmas and the most I got for an answer was a glazed-over set of eyes--they had no idea because they didn't need a thing! We've done the Christmas gift formula of something you need, something to wear...want...read and it's worked great! But when my kids even struggled to think of things for these four categories, we decided to...2018-11-2049 minLearning WellLearning WellHow to Homeschool at Christmas for a Meaningful HolidayEven though December gets busy, there are so many easy  ways you can homeschool at Christmas time. There's theatrical productions, the movies, the wonderful picture books and the Christmas baking. So many things you can be learning during the holidays. In this episode of Over at Alicia's I walk you through just what you can do to balance homeschooling and the holidays. I share how you can create space to allow room to still get a little school accomplished and still do all the festive things you want to do with your family. W...2018-11-1531 minLearning WellLearning WellEpisode 12: Company's Coming! Time for the Miracle HourWe have all the excuses. Our home is too small, too messy, too unfinished. But opening our homes and  having friends and family over is where memories are made! There's been SO many times where I don't want to stop the normal flow, get ready for company, and entertain--but I'm always happy when I do. I have a joke with my kids--"We're not awesome at some things, but we are AWESOME at doing a Shakedown for guests!" And we awesome at working against a timer, pulling together, and getting our home ready for company.2018-11-1320 minLearning WellLearning WellEpisode 11: Keeping It CozyWe all want to create a cozy home. When someone tells me my home feels cozy, they could not pay me a better compliment. I don't care about my home feeling perfect...perfect is boring. And too expensive. I don't need a huge house or a new house--just a cozy house where everybody feels welcome and safe and comfortable. This episode is all about creating that cozy oasis we're desiring. The show includes 7 tips you can do TODAY to make your home a little cozier. Read all the show notes and details here:  h...2018-11-0628 minLearning WellLearning WellWho we are, at our coreIn this premiere episode, you'll meet your host, Alicia Hutchinson. We'll discuss what it means to make a home, hard transitions, teen pregnancy, depression, how to hold these tough things close while we learn who we are at our core--as mamas, as humans.2018-08-3034 minRaising Lifelong LearnersRaising Lifelong LearnersRLL #07: Homeschooling and Learning Well with Alicia HutchinsonSimple ideas + Easy routines = Homeschooling with confidence... That's the philosophy behind the beautiful community that is Learning Well with Alicia Hutchinson. In this episode, Alicia and I talk about the beauty of an ever-evolving homeschool life and that all homeschools should look different from one another. The beauty of homeschooling is in the uniqueness. Join us and be inspired...  2018-02-1342 minThe Homeschool Sisters PodcastThe Homeschool Sisters PodcastEpisode 21: Blogging, Business and Homeschooling: Chatting with Alicia HutchinsonAre you a blogger, or working mama? Or are you just curious how the business of blogging works behind the scenes? The sisters are joined this week by one of their very favorite bloggers and owner of the Learning Well Community, Alicia Hutchinson! Listen in as they chat about the myth of "balance," and how Alicia and the sisters tackle homeschooling, work, parenting and homemaking without losing their minds. Plus, learn why you shouldn't blog for money. At least, not at first! If you're a working mama or interested in working f...2017-04-2550 minBrave WriterBrave Writer23. (S2E4) What is Learning Well? - with Alicia HutchinsonAlicia Hutchinson is the founder of Learning Well and a homeschooling mother of four. The funny thing about Alicia is that she never really saw herself as a mom – much less a homeschooling mom.Now Alicia can’t imagine life without homeschool.Alicia begins every day with a morning meeting. It started as a time to sit down, talk about the day and, on Mondays, go over the coming week. The meeting has grown to incorporate more activities and a daily focus.“What I’m doing as the home educator is I’m teaching t...2017-03-0644 min