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There is no right or wrong way to be a great homeschool mom. You already qualify as the best teacher and mentor on the planet for your kids. No one else cares as much about their success as you!

Instead of being too hard on ourselves, let’s have a little fun.

Invite a friend to Play Homeschool Mom Bingo!

• Print your game
• Mark off the ones you’ve completed
• Share the fun with friends!

Need help completing a square?

1. Turns baking into science

“Believe it or not, cooking and baking can be great teaching tools. You know what I always say….“Science is everywhere!”

You may be wondering how spending an afternoon baking chocolate chip cookies can relate to math and science. Then again, you may not care if the end result is cookies. Let’s go over the super important sounding words that are at the heart of learning in the kitchen.”

2. Buys copy paper by the case

3. Homeschool Master Goals Established… check!

4. Follows 2+ Homeschool bloggers

Ok, this one is subjective. If you are lucky enough to have homeschooling friend’s next door, like I did when I first began homeschooling you may not need to follow a homeschool blogger.

There are many, many, many moms (like me) who share their homeschool journey through their own blogs.

My favorite homeschool bloggers:

• Amy with Planning Playtime has amazing preschool goodies
• Ana with They Call Me Blessed
• Gena with Music in Our Homeschool
• Kelly with Happy You, Happy Family (not a homeschool blog… but she sees you through your screen)
• Don’t forget A Better Way to Homeschool (That’s me)

5. Asks homeschool questions in FB group

If you ask 100 homeschoolers a question, you will get 137 different answers. I may be a bit biased, but this little corner of the internet is the most encouraging I’ve found!

6. Owns a FANTASTIC pencil sharpener

My husband doesn’t understand.

He laughed when I told him how much I spent on this bad boy. But it’s a life changer.

It treats expensive, wonderful, quality pencils and cheap, peeling, “can’t hold their lead” pencils equally and without prejudice.

I will almost never say what I am about to say, but I can’t help myself.

Go buy yourself a Carl Angel 5 Pencil Sharpener right now.

7. Knows That LEARNING is the goal, not page numbers

What does successful homeschooling look like?

You’re gonna want this printable for your fridge.

8. Attends 1+ online or in-person homeschool conference

After I attended my first homeschool conference, I was hooked with connecting with other homeschool moms. Especially older homeschoolers.

There’s something magical about gleaning hard earned wisdom from people a little farther ahead of you than you are today.

Pro-tip: Make it a goal to find one GOLDEN nugget (wisdom, advice, or resource) from any conference you attend. It only takes one to make the whole conference worth your time and money!

Online conferences worth attending at least once:

Charlotte Mason Inspired

All Kerry’s Conferences and Workshops are amazing!

9. Knows where to ask MATH questions

I highly recommend collecting mathematicians for your homeschool journey. Yes, you’ll want a math roadmap, but sometimes you just need someone to explain things to you.

While I’ve collected a few math whizzes in my time homeschooling, I’ve also found some amazing YouTube teachers!

• Organic Chemistry Tutor! Wow this guy has made a huge difference for us
• Math Antics: Clear and easy to follow
• Math and Science: My personal favorite. He helped me remember how to do all the math things I forgot!

10. Has books in EVERY room of the house

Adoring books may be the one common trait of homeschool moms!

120 Classics to read

11. Ignores the “you should” comments

Everyone on the planet will give you advice about homeschooling. You’ll want to quickly learn to fine-tune who you collect advice from. Years ago, a friend taught me to inspect the life of the person who is freely giving me advice before listening.

12. New BUG?

Homeschool moms can turn anything into a learning activity, but the best homeschool moms hide the truth that kids are learning. Their kids believe they play all day!

• Discovers new bug
• collects it
• turns into science lesson for the week

13. Trains CHARACTER

14. Buys or creates printables

15. Confident that art, music, dance, and LEGOs are important

16. Loses sleep while thinking about teaching kids

17. Sometimes feels alone and overwhelmed

18. Sometimes feels alone and overwhelmed

19. Googles “how to make learning FUN”

20. Looking for affirmation  that she’s on right track

21. Has thought it might be easier if they go to school-school

22. Has gifts and abilities she wants to use in teaching but doesn’t know how

He came running up to me. “Mom!!!”

The gleam in his eyes elbowed my heart to focus. I had to walk faster than normal to keep up with him as he skipped stairs. He could hardly contain his excitement.

Our talented brickmaster just solved the problem of the century with a handful of Legos.

“How does a 16-year old get a foot pedal for his drum when he doesn’t want to spend his hard earned money?”

Build it with Legos!

Maybe it’s not the problem of the century to your neighbor, but this was a big issue for my son.

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Sitting in my kitchen staring at my computer thinking, “Can I make money from home?”

Before we go too far… My definition of HUSTLE is “busy movement and activity”.  I use the phrase hustle because it’s a popular search term. One of the biggest lessons I’ve learned is to make sure my work online is actually found. Write that tip down. No matter what YOU decide to do, that one is key!

I’ve tried lots of things to earn cash from home, but my favorite way is using what I call magic and monopoly.

I don’t want to turn my garage into a knife forge, or my living room into a craft creation warehouse. Is it too much to ask to simply wave my magic wand, pull an idea out of my head and make a little money?

LOL! I’m guessing you’ve had the same thought.

After years of trying to make measurable cash from my imagination, I finally did it well enough to share with you!

Magic.

An idea can earn income if you can package it in an attractive way and bring enough people to come and take a look at it. Our kids do this all the time when they set up a lemonade stand our front yards. The prettier the stand and the bigger the smiles the larger the sales, right?

It’s not hard to think of a great (or even just good) idea. As a homeschooler and blogger, my brain is always on creative mode. Printable, lessons, planners, and classes come to me in my sleep. I’m guessing you have some ideas too.

The Magic Happens when you learn to package your idea in a way that causes someone to stop scrolling on their screen just long enough to think, “Hey! I need that!” When the number of people who pause to look at your “thing” grows, so does your income. MAGIC.

Monopoly.

After creating about 100 printables for homeschoolers, teachers, and parents I began thinking, “HEY! I like what that seller over there created too. Is there a way that I can share her thing and make a few pennies too?” I call this monopoly money. Making a profit through the easy-peasy process of sharing other peoples creations. The business world calls this affiliate marketing. I call it monopoly- like the game. Because games are fun.

Creative Ways I personally have earned at least $300

Network marketing. Come on. Most of us have “tried it” at one point or another! I’ve been a part of Amway (In the old days) and Advocare in the more recent decade. In the end, network marketing just isn’t my sweet spot, but there are some incredible companies out there!

Blogging. This is where my online journey began and continues to grow today. “How can I turn my passion for writing and sharing stories into dimes, quarters, and dollar bills?” I earn income through ads, reviews, and selling products and classes I create all from my blog. All digital products. (Magic)

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If you want to grow your blog’s traffic, you’ll love this free workshop for bloggers: How to Get More Traffic With Fewer Posts.

In one hour, you learn how to get more traffic with fewer posts using the best blogging strategies backed by science. A lot of free blogging workshops aren’t worth your time, but I went through this one myself and can vouch that you’ll get a ton of new practical tips and tricks for converting visitors to fans who keep coming back.

Grab your spot by Sunday, May 5: –>>Sign up Here

Selling printables. “I’m making them for my own kids… “Can I package my printable to sell online?” YEP! (Magic) I began my journey uploading my creations to Teachers Pay Teachers and now sell them on my blog and in an online store too. Join the NEXT Free Make and Sell Printables Bootcamp

Affiliate Marketing. After taking a blogging class, I shared a link to the next series of training and earned $300. “Wait? WHAT!?!” You mean I can share other peoples golden products and classes and earn a small (or big) commission for that sale? YES!! (Monopoly)

Create e-Classes. “If I make classes online will people enroll?” YES!! (Magic)

List of Side Hustles for Homeschool Moms

Don’t let the word hustle throw you off. I get emails all the time from stay at home homeschool moms who are desperate to make a few hundred dollars a month. We homeschool moms who wake before dawn and stay up too late to work are the image of hustle- busy and moving toward our goals.

Download your FREE Printable List Here.

Just want a no-fuss list of ways to make money from home?

• Blogging
• Network marketing (Direct Sales)
• Affiliate Marketing
• Selling Digital Printables
• Sell Online Classes
• Answer Phones
• Tutor online
• Sell Photos
• Sell Crafts
• Sell your Clutter

But some of us need more than a no-fuss list. Some of us need a little more help and guidance. That’s why I created this guide.

Grab your printable Guide for working from home.

It includes:

• A Plan Checklist
• Five Ways I’ve Made $300+/each
• Work from Home Checklist
• 8 Goals for the Work from Home Mom
• Tips for Working with Kids Around

Use this guide to help you jump start your ideas, get yourself motivated and keep a hold of your family. When you’re done, do something cool with the paper! Psst! That’s another creative idea for your kids:).

My name is Rebekah Sayler, Professional Nerf Bullet Dodger, author of Homeschooling From the Inside Out, owner of A Better Way to Homeschool and homeschooling mom of five rambunctious sons. Yep. It’s as crazy as it sounds!

I am most thankful for the love and support of my husband of almost 30 years, Craig, for being my rock and best friend in this wildlife we created.

When I’m not dodging nerf bullets or stepping over piles of Legos, I create classes, printables, books, and resources to encourage Christian homeschool moms to trust the Lord in their journey. My heart’s passion is to share the truth that it is possible to educate your kids using God’s word as a guide while focusing on the holy trinity of homeschooling: heart, attitude, and character.

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