Best of Life as a Lifeschooler: Unhurried Homeschooling with Ana Willis

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Unhurried Homeschooling

We hope you are enjoying your summer break!  Here’s one of our best episodes to brighten your summer day:  What a joy to chat again with my friend, Ana Willis! Ana calls herself an “unhurried homeschooler,” giving a nod to one of her (and my) homeschool mentors, Durenda Wislon. (Both Durenda and Ana will be speaking at this year’s Lifeschooling Conference!)

Ana is the unhurried homeschool mom of 3, wife, health coach, social media and online marketing strategist, and blogger. She loves to encourage, inspire and empower moms to go from stressed to blessed by providing them with the tips, strategies, and resources they need to succeed.

Ana is the founder of They Call Me Blessed and Hebrew for Homeschoolers, and the creator of 5 Days to Your Best Homeschool Years, Grow Your Blog Partying in 30 Days, and the Beyond Blessed Life Planners. She also leads a vibrant online community for moms on Facebook.

Here are some of the questions I asked Ana on the show:

  • Ana, you and I have known each other about a year and we had the chance to room together at a blogger conference last year, which was so much fun! It’s been exciting watching your journey of moving into an RV full time and lifeschooling on the road! Tell us more about that. What are some of the advantages and how do you deal with the unique challenges of homeschooling in a small space?

 

  • How did you begin your homeschooling journey?

 

  • Many homeschoolers bring the school model home because we all tend to just do what we know. Is there anything in particular that helped shape your educational philosophy?

 

  • The definition of lifeschooling is “the individualized process of discovering your child’s God-given gifts and talents primarily through real life experiences that happen within the context of your family’s unique situations and missions.” Is there a part of that definition that particularly speaks to you and share with us a bit more about how your family incorporates lifeschooling?

 

  • How has unhurried homeschooling strengthened your relationships with your children?

 

  • I know you’ve had some health struggles recently. How have you navigated through some of those tough times?

 

  • What are some of the gifts that you have seen early on in your children and how have you tailored their education around the development of those gifts?

 

  • Tell us more about your community, Ana, and how you balance being a Proverbs 31 businesswoman with homeschooling and caring for your family.

 

 

And don’t forget, you can hear more from Ana this July at our virtual Lifeschooling Conference! Tickets go on sale in June, but you can sign up to be notified at www.LifeschoolConference.om by clicking “Grab my Free Ticket.”

Unhurried Homeschooling – Ana Willis

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Unhurried HomeschoolingWhat a joy to chat again with my friend, Ana Willis! Ana calls herself an “unhurried homeschooler,” giving a nod to one of her (and my) homeschool mentors, Durenda Wislon. (Both Durenda and Ana will be speaking at this year’s Lifeschooling Conference!)

Ana is the unhurried homeschool mom of 3, wife, health coach, social media and online marketing strategist, and blogger. She loves to encourage, inspire and empower moms to go from stressed to blessed by providing them with the tips, strategies, and resources they need to succeed.

Ana is the founder of They Call Me Blessed and Hebrew for Homeschoolers, and the creator of 5 Days to Your Best Homeschool Years, Grow Your Blog Partying in 30 Days, and the Beyond Blessed Life Planners. She also leads a vibrant online community for moms on Facebook.

Here are some of the questions I asked Ana on the show:

  • Ana, you and I have known each other about a year and we had the chance to room together at a blogger conference last year, which was so much fun! It’s been exciting watching your journey of moving into an RV full time and lifeschooling on the road! Tell us more about that. What are some of the advantages and how do you deal with the unique challenges of homeschooling in a small space?

 

  • How did you begin your homeschooling journey?

 

  • Many homeschoolers bring the school model home because we all tend to just do what we know. Is there anything in particular that helped shape your educational philosophy?

 

  • The definition of lifeschooling is “the individualized process of discovering your child’s God-given gifts and talents primarily through real life experiences that happen within the context of your family’s unique situations and missions.” Is there a part of that definition that particularly speaks to you and share with us a bit more about how your family incorporates lifeschooling?

 

  • How has unhurried homeschooling strengthened your relationships with your children?

 

  • I know you’ve had some health struggles recently. How have you navigated through some of those tough times?

 

  • What are some of the gifts that you have seen early on in your children and how have you tailored their education around the development of those gifts?

 

  • Tell us more about your community, Ana, and how you balance being a Proverbs 31 businesswoman with homeschooling and caring for your family.

 

 

And don’t forget, you can hear more from Ana this July at our virtual Lifeschooling Conference! Tickets go on sale in June, but you can sign up to be notified at www.LifeschoolConference.om by clicking “Grab my Free Ticket.”

Virtual Business Skills To Fund Full Time Travel

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The Roadschool Moms team continue to answer the million $ question for fulltime RVing families! How do you make money on the road? Whether your just starting your business or if it’s time for a business tune-up, this is the show for you!

On this episode of Roadschool Moms, Mary Beth (MB) and Kimberly (KT) host the fourth show of this five-part series, Making Money as a Virtual Business Owner. Hit the replay to listen to the exclusive interview with returning guest, Bryanna Royal.

Learn how to start a Virtual Business from scratch!

Bryanna, is talking to you if you answer any of the following questions with a YES!

Do you dream about traveling full time? It is possible! With a virtual business you are able to become location independent and work where you want when you want.

SPECIAL OFFER!  Roadschool Moms Listeners… Get Bryanna’s New Course “How to Start a Virtual Business So You Can Travel Full Time” for $50 off!!! with Promo “FTF”

Not sure what business to start? At the beginning of the course, we will walk through how to figure out what the best business is for YOU. You want your business to be something you enjoy, that makes you money and allows you to travel.

Wondering how to get your business up and running? I get it! Starting is the hardest part. We will go through a step-by-step process to show you where to start and what steps to take to grow your business.

How can I start a business while still keeping up with my current bills and life? I will be the first to say it isn’t easy and will take dedication. Which is why I have made this course very straightforward with actionable items right out of the gate to get you to your end goal as quickly as possible. No fluff, just straight steps and tips for making your dream a reality.

SPECIAL OFFER!  Roadschool Moms Listeners… Get Bryanna’s New Course “How to Start a Virtual Business So You Can Travel Full Time” for $50 off!!! with Promo “FTF”

If you missed the first show in this new series, hit the replay to learn about making money on the road as a blogger. In addition, the series includes developing successful business plans as a chef, RV roof installer, or virtual business owner.

This isn’t the first Roadschool Moms episode dedicated to making money on the road. As a matter of fact, the very first podcasts feature three (3) fulltime RVers that fund their travels successfully from an independent location income stream. Through their experience, these two fulltime RVing entrepreneurs later broadcast their Top 10 Ways to Make Money on the Road. Scroll through the RSM library on iTunes to find more than 100 podcast replays that contain episodes to finding the roadmap for revenue on the road.

Roadschool Moms is a live, one-hour weekly broadcast dedicated to the needs and challenges facing today’s roadschool moms. Kimberly Travaglino, co-founder of Fulltime Families, and Mary Beth Goff, the creator of Road Trip Teacher, team up every week to offer listeners a fresh take on homeschooling while traveling full time across America’s backyard.


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Homeschooling In Alaska -HIRL Episode 101

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Free homeschooling podcast about homeschooling on the road in Alaska.Have you ever wanted to pack up your kids and take them on the road for a homeschooling adventure? On this episode we interview a family who spent 3 months on the road adventuring in Alaska.

Corey and Jessica Hulen and their 4 children drove from their home in California and spent the summer traveling the Alaska Highway. We interview them about how they made this adventure happen, why they did it, what it looked like and the blessings and challenges of traveling and homeschooling for a few months in a 26 foot trailer as a family of six.

If you have ever wanted to try roadschooling or extended travel, you will not want to miss this episode.


EPISODE TIMELINE
:48 Fluff Time 
4:22 North to Alaska Interview – Corey/Jessica Hulen
28:35 Wrapping it up
29:18 The show is over. What is Coming up next?


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Recommended Resources:
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Kendra Twitter

Previous Episodes Mentioned:
All of them

Music clips used on this episode:
North to Alaska – Johnny Horton – Buy it here on iTunes
Springtime in Alaska – Johnny/June Cash – Buy it here on iTunes


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Family Man, Todd Wilson, Encourages Roadschool Moms Everywhere

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2014 09 21 FamilyMan Show Button  Are you doubting yourself again? Doubting your abilities?  Wondering if you’re screwing up your kids for life?  If so, you’re not alone!  We all have these doubts, but in this episode of Roadschool Moms, Todd Wilson, The Family Man, sets us all straight and reveals the often overlooked gifts of roadschooling.

Tune in for an hour that will change your perspective and give you the boost you need to restore your confidence.

You’ve got this Roadschool Mom!  Press play  – listen to Todd’s message everyday until it sinks in!

You can find more information about Todd including his speaking schedule at http://familymanweb.com/

Encouraging Reluctant Readers in your Roadschool

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Both Kimberly and Mary Beth have experienced the frustration of reluctant readers.  When you roadscholar is a reluctant reader there are many gentle approaches you can use to encourage their love of reading.

Stephanie Simpson, Usborne Rep at http://www.raisingusbornereaders.com joins the Roadschool Moms to discuss the methods she’s used to forge a life long love of reading in her rig.

 

Click play now to learn about all the resources available for reluctant readers and be sure to check out this shows Pinterest Board here: http://www.pinterest.com/roadschoolmoms/show-26-reluctant-readers-in-your-roadschool/

 

Setting the Foundation for a Great Roadschool Year

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In our 2nd episode of season 3, the Roadschool Moms discuss the 6 steps for laying a strong foundation for a rock solid Roadschool Year.

Whether your new to roadschooling, a brand new homeschool mom with an adventurous soul, or a veteran educator, tune in for insightful information that will help you set the tone for a school year you and your students will thrive in!

 

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Taking a Year Off to Go Around the World

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keeperofthehomeHave you ever dreamed of taking a year off to explore the world with your family?

Do you wonder…

  • How could we afford it?
  • Can you do it with small children?
  • Is there an airline ticket for that?
  • and how would we find safe, affordable housing?

Then be sure to click play on this podcast as Mary Beth and Kimberly are joined by Stephanie Langford, the creator of the popular blog, Keeper of the Home.

Stephanie shares with us how her family accomplished a 1 year, 30 country, (every continent) around the world journey.  What they learned as parents and as a family, how they funded their travels, and what their travel future holds for them.  She also talks about what it takes to run a successful blog.

Go ahead, press play and then start planning your own family adventure!

 

Healing with Essential Oils with Meli and Nick Paul

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healingoils Unless you have been living under a rock these past few years, you’ve probably heard about essential oils for healing and maintaining good health.  You may have even tried a few but soon realized there’s a bit of a learning curve when it comes to using oils in your every day life.

  • What is a carrier oil?
  • Which oil should I use for which ailment?
  • Are there oils that can be used for mood enhancement?
  • Is it safe to ingest oils?

In this episode of Roadschool Moms, Kimberly and Mary Beth talk with the oil experts from Shine Essential, Meli and Nick Paul to decode the mystery of essential oils.

The Pauls, who share their own oil success stories, break through the confusion and share with listeners some basic oil remedies and guidelines.

If you’ve been curious about essential oils and their health benefits, then this is the podcast for you.

Nick and Meli can also be reached and purchases can be made directly through their own site at: http://www.shineessential.com/

 

Top Tips for Keeping your Kids Safe

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Showbutton Heart2HeartMary Beth and Kimberly, your Roadschool Moms, share their top tips for keeping your family safe.

Whether it’s on the road or online, the Roadschool Moms Don’t want you to be scared – just be prepared.

The time to ensure your family’s safety is now. Make a plan, share it with your family.  Employ these tips and you and your kids will be well prepared for what life has to throw at you