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Episode 13: Ten Minute Tip - 1 Easy Tool To Stay Balanced

Are you frustrated and tired because you can't follow through on your goals?  Are you feeling overwhelmed but can't pinpoint why?  Here is a quick tip to figure out what is holding you hostage and an easy way to be set free.
 
Resources
Wellness Wheel (provided by Real Appeal)- file:///Users/pamelakimikafer/Desktop/Wellness%20Wheel.pdf
Daily Planners with a purpose
https://www.horacioprinting.com/collections/all 
Habitudes by Dr. Tim Elmore - Habits and attitudes of a leader
https://www.amazon.com/Habitudes-Book-Self-Leadership-Faith-Based-Leadership/dp/1931132054
 
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Episode 12: Bless Your Community and Others! Learn the Hows and Whys of Service Projects.

Are you itching to get out and serve your community but you are at a loss for ideas?  Would you like to encourage your kids to to think of others and learn how to be the hands and feet of Christ?  Do you want to get your kids out of the home and into the community with their service?  Join us as we share service project ideas, how to plan them and keep it all organized!  Go bless others and God bless you!  
Check out this link to a basic spreadsheet that can help you keep everything organized.  Copy the original and make the changes you need then head over to our facebook page and share your service project ideas there! 
Service Project Spreadsheet Template:
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1Y5Bi3ehp-rqc0KBs7LwIRbnVyksGLsyeScCZubT2Zb0/edit#gid=648446662
Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/7250732051606613
 

Episode 11: Ten Minute Tip - Benefits of Community when you have a Terrible Horrible No Good Very Bad Day

Everyone has had one of "those" days, or weeks, or months, right?  In this episode, you will hear how community helped us through a really terrible week and how that can be possible for you too.  Be encouraged!
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Episode 10: Mission Statement Part 2: Determining What you do

By now you should be very clear about who you are and have a few key words or phrases that you can use to start creating your mission statement.  If you have not done this first step, make sure you go back and listen to Part One of this series which is Episode 8.  "Who you are" defines your foundational beliefs. "What you do" determines how you live out those beliefs in your community.  Your Mission Statement is one of the most valuable tools you will use to help you establish and guide your community.
 
Here is a Charlotte mason link:
https://www.amblesideonline.org/index
 
Here is a Classical Education link:
https://classicalacademicpress.com/pages/what-is-classical-education
 
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Episode 9: Tip 4: Add Time and Peace to Your Week by Planning Your Meals

Does the thought of meal planning make you cringe? Would you like to have some extra margin in your week?  This tip is a super simple way to add time and peace to your life.  In this ten minute tip, Pam will share a meal planning system she learned from Chelsi Jo on her Systemize Your Life Podcast.  Here is a link to the step by step guide: https://chelsijo.co/2022/05/27/episode-8-simple-meal-plan-ideas/ 
Happy Eating!
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Episode 8: Mission Statement Part 1: Determining Who you Are

Are you ready to begin your mission statement?  Are you lost with where to begin? Can you easily define who you are and what you do? 
 In this podcast, we will begin to walk you through the questions to ask when determining “Who You Are” for your mission statement.  Determining Who You Are is the first step in authoring a clear and directive Mission Statement that will guide your steps as you grow your community. Lay a great foundation for the future by praying and thinking through these important questions before you begin!
Hebrews 10:25 “And let us not neglect our meeting together, as some people do, but encourage one another, especially now that the day of his return is drawing near.”
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Episode 7: Are You Searching for the Perfect Homeschool Community? Find Out if YOU are Being Called to Lead.

Are you dissatisfied with your current homeschooling relationships? Do you wish the perfect homeschool community existed in your town? 
Maybe YOU are the answer! Before you say, “I could never lead a homeschool community!”, listen to this episode! You might be surprised to find that you are perfectly fitted to step out in faith and follow a call that God is putting on your heart!
If you have the humility, willingness and courage to take a step of faith, be assured that God will meet you and provide for you!
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Episode 6: Tip 2: I Said This You Heard That & A Grown-Up’s Guide to Kids’ Wiring

Do you find yourself offending people with your words or are does it seem that others tend to misunderstand you or hurt your feelings?  Do you struggle to say what you really mean or to connect with kids in your classes? These 2 books by Kathleen Edelman hold the secret to speaking life into every relationship you have.  By studying the Ancient Greek temperaments, you hold the key to giving grace and building others up according to THEIR needs.  Learn the art of communication by giving the gift of encouraging words.  This podcast is a review of two books: I Said This You Heard That and A Grown-Up's Guide to Kids' Wiring.  Get them!
https://a.co/d/6RIztP2 - I Said This You Heard That Amazon Link
https://a.co/d/2b3utby - A Grown-Up's Guide to Kids' Wiring
 

Episode 5: Struggling to Lead Your Homeschool Co-op? Creating this ONE Thing Will Help

Are you worried about making the wrong choices for your co-op?  Are you wasting time on opportunities that don’t fit your community?  Are you lost in the weeds with all the decisions that need to be made?  
In this episode we will talk about what a Mission Statement is and why you need one based on Godly principles that will stand the test of time.
Many times when we begin building our community we waste a lot of time talking, meeting, and rehashing issues that don’t improve the connection or foundation of our co-op.  The best way to stay focused on what is most important, is to create a solid Mission Statement.  
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Episode 4: Build Strong Connections in Your Homeschool Community With These Two Strategies.

Hello Friends!
Want to avoid the pain of a lonely and disconnected community? In today’s episode, we are discussing two principles that you can always fall back on to provide a foundation for strong relationships within your community. 
Intentionality and Consistency.  We discuss why these two principles are key for homeschool moms to be able to build relationships with each other.  We are too busy to just count on friendships developing if we are not willing to put in the time and effort that it takes! As a leader we will give you tips and resources that you can build in intentionality and consistency to your group so relationships can thrive.  
 
Resources mentioned:
Moms in Prayer International:  https://momsinprayer.org/
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