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232: Why You’re (Probably) Not Showing Love to the One that Needs it the Most

God said that we need to Love our neighbor like how we Love ourselves. So the question is, "Are you Showing yourself the same amount of Love that you Pour into Others?" If you're being hard on yourself, getting upset for not completing tasks, feeling overwhelm creep in... then this episode is to help you to STOP heading down that path. Let's feed YOUR Soul today... -Kawai Let's be Friends! -> https://www.instagram.com/kawai_ahquin Website -> http://www.kawaiahquin.com

Nov 10, 202314 min

231: Don’t let Traditional School Dim your Kid’s Light

Do you notice a shift in your child's behavior since they've been in traditional school? Have you've been considering Homeschooling? In this episode you'll learn a few questions to ask your child and a new way to look at homeschooling for your child. -Kawai Let's be Friends! -> https://www.instagram.com/kawai_ahquin Website -> http://www.kawaiahquin.com

Nov 3, 202320 min

230: When you Feel like you’re Failing at Patience

Here's what may be missing: Jesus in your daily decisions Communicating Where you are At Emotionally Checking in with Yourself -Kawai Let's be Friends! -> https://www.instagram.com/kawai_ahquin Website -> http://www.kawaiahquin.com

Oct 31, 202320 min

229: You’re (probably) Not Praising Your Kids Enough- & How You’re Praising can Lead to Something Greater in Your Kids Confidence

Are you Praising your kids with an Auto-response? Did you know your kids can see through your unauthentic Praises? What questions can you ask to Develop their Own Confidence? What else can Your say when Praising them? -Kawai Let's Connect → https://www.instagram.com/kawai_ahquin Website -> http://www.kawaiahquin.com

Oct 20, 202316 min

228: 3 Tips on Saving Money WHILE Celebrating Halloween All Month Long.

2 Activities for the Price of 1: Paint pumpkins > display > then Carve them Split into 2 Huaka'i : Pumpkin Patch for Activities & Buy your pumpkins at the local Nursery- Support 2 Small Businesses instead of 1! Fill your Calendar with FREE TRUNK of TREATS & Fall Festivities -Kawai Let's be Friends! -> https://www.instagram.com/kawai_ahquin Website -> http://www.kawaiahquin.com

Oct 16, 202320 min

227: 2 Halloween Crafts You Can Turn into Keepsakes

Footprint Ghost/ candy corn Canvas Here's an Example of the Canvas we Used https://www.michaels.com/product/cre-canvas-panel-8x8-5pk-10634869?cm_mmc=PLASearch-_-google-_-MICH_Shopping_US_N_Kids_N_PMAX_BOPIS_N-_-&Kenshoo_ida=&kpid=go_cmp-18514200221_adg-_ad-__dev-c_ext-_prd-10634869&gclid=Cj0KCQjw1aOpBhCOARIsACXYv-cW1gwVmcawAnXa8GQmXxxzcq2AA9WxFFIrVJNZAKXOvNdPF0hm5hoaAml2EALw_wcB Salt dough ghouls, cats or hats Find the recipe I used here: https://unsophisticook.com/salt-dough-recipe/ BONUS: Updates on Halloween Garland from Ep: 130 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/homeschooling-entrepreneur-mom-kid-entrepreneurship/id1575109247?i=1000583424311 -Kawai Let's be Friends! -> https://www.instagram.com/kawai_ahquin Website -> http://www.kawaiahquin.com

Oct 14, 202315 min

226: Why the Library is One of Our Regular Fieldtrips... I Mean FAVORITE Huaka’i!

Are you utilizing your Library to it's fullest potential? Listen in on How we are utilizing the Library in our Homeschool & What Life Skills they're getting out of it! -Kawai Let's be Friends! -> https://www.instagram.com/kawai_ahquin Website -> http://www.kawaiahquin.com

Oct 9, 202320 min

225: Power Tip: 5 Lazy Dinner Hacks for the Productive Moms

Include Fast 3 for an Quick Meal Make Extra of a Big Pot Meal, Freeze them & Re-heat Soups & Sandwiches Make Extra Pre-cooked Meats, Freeze them & Re-heat Have an Appetizer Dinner -Kawai Let's be Friends! -> https://www.instagram.com/kawai_ahquin Website -> http://www.kawaiahquin.com

Oct 6, 202323 min

224: Create Yourself a Highlight Sheet & Why it’s Important

Some may call it a "Brag List" or an even an "Elevated Resume". But why should you make one if you're a stay at home mom, homeschooler or an Entrepreneur? In this episode, you'll discover how this is not only good for others to know, but also for your own confidence. -Kawai Let's Connect → https://www.instagram.com/kawai_ahquin Website -> http://www.kawaiahquin.com

Oct 2, 202318 min

223: 2 SIMPLE Community Entrepreneur Events your can have your Kids Start in

Want to get your kid started in Entrepreneurship but don't want the hassle of finding customers, making an entire business or marketing? Here's a 2 SIMPLE Community Entrepreneur Events your can have your Kids Start in. -Kawai Let's be Friends! -> https://www.instagram.com/kawai_ahquin Website -> http://www.kawaiahquin.com

Sep 29, 202319 min

222: When you Talk Yourself OUT of Opportunities

Have you ever had an opportunity handed to you? You prayed about it, maybe even started it but once in the middle of it, you stopped? In this episode we'll talk about ways you may be talking yourself out of opportunities. -Kawai Let's Connect → https://www.instagram.com/kawai_ahquin Website -> http://www.kawaiahquin.com

Sep 25, 202326 min

221: Fear of Missing Out: When You’re Afraid that Your Kids will be Missing Out on Traditional School Extracurricular Activities, Sports, and other opportunities

Are you Afraid that your children will miss out on extracurricular activities, sports, and other opportunities that's available in traditional schools and not at the forefront of Homeschooling? In this episode we'll talk about many ways you can provide the SAME opportunities for your child in your homeschool. -Kawai Let's be Friends! -> https://www.instagram.com/kawai_ahquin Website -> http://www.kawaiahquin.com

Sep 18, 202320 min

220: Power Tip: Alexa can be Your Spelling Assistant

Wanna save your time & breath :) when your kid asks you to spell a word over and over again? Let Alexa become your new Spelling Assistant! Listen in on how she can help you with Homeschool & Homework. -Kawai Let's be Friends! -> https://www.instagram.com/kawai_ahquin Website -> http://www.kawaiahquin.com

Sep 15, 20237 min

219: De-Bunking the Top 3 Myths about Working and Homeschooling

Let's De-Bunk the Top 3 Myths about Working and Homeschooling The 3 MYTHs we're Gonna De-Bunk & How to Start Homeschooling You HAVE to be a SAHM to Homeschool You can't have a Full-time Job or Business if you want to Homeschool If you work, you HAVE to work from Home -Kawai Let's be Friends! -> https://www.instagram.com/kawai_ahquin Website -> http://www.kawaiahquin.com

Sep 12, 202318 min

218: Why YOU are the BEST TEACHER for your KIDS

Are you on the fence of Homeschooling and ever said, "I don't think I'm the best teacher for my kids."- NEWS FLASH! You are! And it's because you are BEST person for this Job. In this episode you'll learn WHY you don't have to KNOW everything to be your Kid's Best Teacher and How you ALREADY HAVE what it takes. Kawai Let's be Friends! -> https://www.instagram.com/kawai_ahquin Website -> http://www.kawaiahquin.com

Sep 8, 202319 min

217: Power Tip: Simple French Fry Breakfast Hash your Kids can make too!

I'm all about repurposing left over's for another dish & I learned a way to use all the left over french fries that your kids do not eat after eating take-out (& spending a gazillion dollars) Step 1: Take home left over Fries, store in a large ziplock bag & place in the freezer. (You can also utilize frozen store-bought fries) When you're ready to make the French fry Hash: Ingredients: Chopped breakfast meats (bacon, ham, sausage)- 4 bacon & 4 sliced ham 8 Scramble Eggs Chopped frozen fries (we used a quart size bag of fries) oil to pan fry (1-2TBs) Seasoning to Taste (salt, pepper, 21 seasoning, green goddess or garlic butter) Additional Toppings or Add-ons: Shredded Cheese, Sour cream, veggies Instructions: Fry breakfast meat in a large sauce pan or wok. Once browned, poured in eggs. Stir and toss until eggs are cooked. Remove from heat and set on side back into bowl used to scramble eggs Add oil & fries. Toss until fries are heated and crispy. Add back in scrambled egg & meat mixture. Mix thoroughly & serve! -Kawai Let's Connect → https://www.instagram.com/kawai_ahquin Website -> http://www.kawaiahquin.com

Sep 4, 20239 min

216: HOW to maintain Work-Life Balance as a Homeschooling Entrepreneur Mom.

H: Health- Stopped allowing my weight to determine the value of what I looked like. Instead I do things that FEEL good to my body. Move, Workout, Eat (take time after meals to see how my body reacts- tired, sluggish, heart burn), Simple skincare (wash my face in the shower, use moisturizer, lip care). DOESN'T have to be daily. Instead Set up a Routine. O: Outside- Outdoors grounds me, fresh air, being in my garden. What can you do to give yourself a BREAK? W: Worship- Open my bible app, turn on worship music: Set the TONE for your day & Use it to Rest, Come back from a Distruption -Kawai Let's Connect → https://www.instagram.com/kawai_ahquin Website -> http://www.kawaiahquin.com

Sep 1, 202326 min

215: Our Not-So-Normal-Curriculum for our 2023-2024 Homeschool Year

Are you trying to find a way to Create a Homeschool that Fits YOUR Ohana? In this episode, my hope is to inspire you to create a homeschool that Speaks to your Kids, That you'll love to Teach and That Fits Your Lifestyle -Kawai Let's be Friends! -> https://www.instagram.com/kawai_ahquin Website -> http://www.kawaiahquin.com

Aug 28, 202324 min

214: Why asking ”What Curriculum do You Use?” is NOT the Best Question to Help Build Your Homeschool for Your Kids

Every Child is Unique. Their Learning Style. Their Interests. Their Communicative Skills. So that is Why My "Curriculum" or Their "Curriculum" may NOT fit your Kids or your Homeschool. In this episode, we'll talk about better questions to ask fellow Homeschoolers. -Kawai Let's be Friends! -> https://www.instagram.com/kawai_ahquin Website -> http://www.kawaiahquin.com

Aug 25, 202317 min

213: Our Generosity Homeschool Project: Educational Kits for Maui Ohanas. & How you can Start your Own!

Our Homeschool this year started with our Hearts. Since the devastating wildfire in Lahaina left many without anything, we wanted to give back in whatever little ways we could. In this episode you'll Learn how many Lessons a Homeschool Yard Sale can give your Keiki! Then turn it into a Fundraiser to give it more Purpose and Heart. Hopefully it'll inspire more generosity not only in your homeschool, but in your home too. Click Here if you want to do more for Maui: https://www.kaainamomona.org/social-links?fbclid=PAAaYcy8yHrR3jBKhbgPstPNShmXswwUldm1IvV3mF-PTxQPtKtjel3Hlzrmk_aem_AUG9I99RrEqamF-qpuoGYYoT8_L2gRtx2X8rqxYKXZni1zD4qEvV6Uyg9m8ENrlMIjw Mahalo, -Kawai Let's Connect → https://www.instagram.com/kawai_ahquin Website -> http://www.kawaiahquin.com

Aug 22, 202323 min

212: Power Tip: Best Appliance to Teach your Kids How to Cook

Cooking is a part of Adulting that is a vital Skill. Although it may be intimidating to trust your kids with appliances, I've found that this appliance has by far been the Simplest and Safest for my kids to Learn on! Plus they can make quite of bit of meals on it! Donating: Maui's devastation is surreal and I have friends who have lost everything. In efforts to help the affected kids with an intentional heart, my friend, Leslie and I are hosting a School Supply & Homeschool drive for a group of Homeschooling Mamas. If you'd like more info or would like to give, please reach out to me on IG: https://www.instagram.com/kawai_ahquin -Kawai Website -> http://www.kawaiahquin.com

Aug 19, 202313 min

211: Simple Ways to Teach your Kids How to Have a Charitable Heart

Teaching your Values and Beliefs in your Home covers Parenting, Homeschool and Preparing your Kids to be Good Big Humans. It will Shape the Way they Work or do Business. If Having a Charitable Heart is a Value that Speaks Volumes to You, then listen in on this episode to hear Simple Ways you can Teach it to Your Keiki. Donating: Maui's devastation is surreal and I have friends who have lost everything. In efforts to help the affected kids with an intentional heart, my friend, Leslie and I are hosting a School Supply & Homeschool drive for a group of Homeschooling Mamas. If you'd like more info or would like to give, please reach out to me on IG: https://www.instagram.com/kawai_ahquin -Kawai Website -> http://www.kawaiahquin.com

Aug 14, 202325 min

210: Ways Homeschooling feels LONELY & What To Do if you start to Feel this Way

This was a FEAR of mines & my hubbies when we first started looking into homeschooling. But we learned how work through it (because even after researching and prepping, those lonely days still came) AND how to finally prevent the LONELY feeling from ever coming back. -Kawai Let's be Friends! -> https://www.instagram.com/kawai_ahquin Website -> http://www.kawaiahquin.com

Aug 7, 202321 min

209: 3 Reasons why YOU (Mama) SHOULD have Another Stream of Income for your Household

It's becoming a popular thing to add on another stream of income. But if you're on the brink of jumping into one, this episode will go over why it's right for you and your ohana! -Kawai Let's be Friends! -> https://www.instagram.com/kawai_ahquin Website -> http://www.kawaiahquin.com

Aug 4, 202321 min

208: Our Littlest is 3! Lessons from your Youngest Child.

Our youngest of our 5 kids just turned 3 and we are coming to the realization that the little babies in our life are growing up (way too fast). So while I sit here and reminisce, I also came up with lessons that this little guy has taught us. With the hopes that you will find similar lessons with your little one too. -Kawai Let's be Friends! -> https://www.instagram.com/kawai_ahquin Website -> http://www.homeschoolingentrepreneurmom.com

Jul 31, 202328 min

207: What Homeschool Style is the BEST?

It can be overwhelming to not just start Homeschooling your kids, but now you have to figure out which STYLE is best for your family?! In this episode you'll learn the BEST Homeschool Style that'll fit your family's unique needs. -Kawai Let's be Friends! -> https://www.instagram.com/kawai_ahquin Website -> http://www.homeschoolingentrepreneurmom.com

Jul 29, 202321 min

206: Power Tip: 10 minute Sunday Routine to Set up the Week for Productivity

Here's my Weekly Planning Routine that I utilize to keep my family & myself productive during the week! You'll learn how to plan your week with ALL the tasks & events in your busy life... while still allowing for flexibility & spontaneity! -Kawai Let's be Friends! -> https://www.instagram.com/kawai_ahquin Website -> http://www.homeschoolingentrepreneurmom.com

Jul 25, 202321 min

205: Educational Summer Activity Series: Part 4: Build a Business in 10 Days, Day 6-10

Kid Entrepreneur Project that allows their imagination to go beyond! (Day 1-2) Brainstorm Ideas for a Problem they can Solve (Day 3-5) Do Market Research (Day 6-7) Create a Business Name (Come up with a Few & Have the family Vote!) What does their business do & what problem will it solve? List of Products (Keep it Simple: 1-3) Would their business be brick & mortar or online? Who is their target market? (ages, boys, girls, gamers, athletes, etc) (Day 8-9) Let's Talk Money Cost to Start? Cost of Products? How many product/ services do you need to sell to profit? How long would that take? How & Where will you sell it? (Day 10) Can they start this now? Is this a business they can start now? YES: put it into motion with real dates & goals NO: What would be a better timeframe? What do they need to do to start it up? Funding More research Developing the product -Kawai Let's be Friends! -> https://www.instagram.com/kawai_ahquin Website -> http://www.homeschoolingentrepreneurmom.com

Jul 21, 202325 min

204: Educational Summer Activity Series: Part 4: Build a Business in 10 Days, Day 1-5

Kid Entrepreneur Project that allows their imagination to go beyond the Box! (Day 1-2) Brainstorm Ideas for a Problem they can Solve Invention of a New Product What is something that would make your life easier? video games, toys, chores, etc Making a Product/ Food to Sell that they love what is something that you like to do or eat Service that can be provided if someone did something for you that'll help you out, what would it be? community, church, friends (Day 3-5) Do Market Research Are there anyone that does this? What do they charge? Similarities of the other Business to their Business Differences of the other Business to their Business -Kawai Let's be Friends! -> https://www.instagram.com/kawai_ahquin Website -> http://www.homeschoolingentrepreneurmom.com

Jul 17, 202320 min

203: Educational Summer Activity Series: Part 3: Restaurant Nights

Want a night off from dinner duty? Have the kids do it by creating Restaurant Nights! Pick a theme/ name for the Restaurant Have them Prep & Create Ambiance : Menu, Decor, uniform, music, etc Give every kid a role & responsibilities: Host, Server, Cook Pick a date & enjoy the experience -Kawai Let's be Friends! -> https://www.instagram.com/kawai_ahquin Website -> http://www.homeschoolingentrepreneurmom.com

Jul 14, 202316 min

202: Educational Summer Activity Series: Part 2: STEAM Egg Drop

This Activity covers: Science, Math, Engineering, Arts/Crafts Raw Eggs Recycled materials Connectors (tape, glue, string, stapler, etc) Learn about the structure of the eggshell > https://www.pitara.com/science-for-kids/5ws-and-h/what-makes-the-egg-shell-so-strong/ Build Egg Protector: Talk about how "...spread out the force over time and redirect the impact of the force so that the egg itself does not directly hit the ground." Here's the resource to help you teach: https://sciencing.com/how-to-drop-an-egg-without-breaking-it-by-using-straws-and-rubber-bands-12750715.html younger kids (no time limit & no limit to materials) older kids (time limit and/or limit to materials) do it by self or in a group Test out your Egg protectors: Throw off balcony, out second story window, off a ladder or throw up into the air & back down Open your container and see if your egg protector worked! Over 200 Episodes & 2 Year Anniversary!!!! That means I want to Double the Gifts! Today is the LAST DAY to ENTER! Here's how YOU can get one of the 2 Gifts! (Amazon Gift card!) Leave a Raving Review on Apple Podcast Take a Screenshot of your Review & Share it to your IG Stories Tag me @Kawai_Ahquin on the Stories Rules: One Review + Story Share = 1 Entry One Entry per Person Must Leave Review & Story Share between 6.30.23 - 7.7.23 Winner will be chosen on 7.9.23 and contacted via IG -Kawai Let's be Friends! -> https://www.instagram.com/kawai_ahquin Website -> http://www.homeschoolingentrepreneurmom.com

Jul 7, 202314 min

201: Educational Summer Activity Series: Part 1: Genealogy Story Tree

This activity covers the Subjects of: History, Language Arts, Arts/ Crafts, Researching, Culture & of Course Family Materials: Paper & Something to Write with (Pens, Color Pencils, Markers) Type it our & Print it Pictures of your family or have kids draw them Device to Zoom (book times with family for story time. BONUS: Record it!) Listen to Homeschool Our Way Podcast with Elan Page where I'm interviewed about Five ways to Organically Incorporate History and Culture into your Family's Everyday Education: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/2-five-ways-to-organically-incorporate-history-and/id1691449153?i=1000617804156 200th Episode & 2 Year Anniversary!!!! That means I want to Double the Gifts! Here's how YOU can get one of the 2 Gifts! (Amazon Gift card!) Leave a Raving Review on Apple Podcast Take a Screenshot of your Review & Share it to your IG Stories Tag me @Kawai_Ahquin on the Stories Rules: One Review + Story Share = 1 Entry One Entry per Person Must Leave Review & Story Share between 6.30.23 - 7.7.23 Winner will be chosen on 7.9.23 and contacted via IG -Kawai Let's be Friends! -> https://www.instagram.com/kawai_ahquin Website -> http://www.homeschoolingentrepreneurmom.com

Jul 3, 202316 min

200: God Gave you this Time to Be a Mom. Are you Wishing it Away?

200th Episode & 2 Year Anniversary!!!! That means I want to Double the Gifts! Here's how YOU can get one of the 2 Gifts! (Amazon Gift card!) Leave a Raving Review on Apple Podcast Take a Screenshot of your Review & Share it to your IG Stories Tag me @Kawai_Ahquin on the Stories Rules: One Review + Story Share = 1 Entry One Entry per Person Must Leave Review & Story Share between 6.30.23 - 7.7.23 Winner will be chosen on 7.9.23 and contacted via IG -Kawai Let's be Friends! -> https://www.instagram.com/kawai_ahquin Website -> http://www.homeschoolingentrepreneurmom.com

Jun 30, 202319 min

199: How to Homeschool During the Summer, Address Each Kid’s Needs and Still fill it with Adventures!

Are you trying to figure out what to do with your kids during the summer break? You want to fill it with learning, but not make it boring? Or you're becoming overwhelmed with catering to each individual kids needs? In this episode you'll learn why it's important to continue your kid's learning through the summer. How you can focus on each child's learning needs in just 15 minutes a day! And YES, you can still have a summer full of adventures! -Kawai Let's be Friends! -> https://www.instagram.com/kawai_ahquin Website -> http://www.homeschoolingentrepreneurmom.com

Jun 26, 202316 min

198: You’re NOT for EVERYONE & your Homeschool & Business WILL still Thrive

Are you starting to share your homeschool ways or your business ventures with others? You're excited and you share with your friends, your family and even on social media! Then one day you open up the comments section or your DMs and someone leaves a negative response. This is an episode to help encourage you through the haters, trolls and negativity that may unfortunately enter your space. -Kawai Let's be Friends! -> https://www.instagram.com/kawai_ahquin Website -> http://www.homeschoolingentrepreneurmom.com

Jun 23, 202317 min

197: Managing Screen Time in Your Homeschool

Are you worried that your kid will be asking to watch TV or their tablet while you homeschool? Are you trying to figure out HOW to successfully fit screen time into your homeschool? Here's how you can do it! In this episode you'll learn that Managing screen time starts OUTSIDE of homeschool How to Strategically use Screen Time in your Homeschool for Success How to balance Screen Time & Homeschooling to Benefit you and your kids. Here's the Links to Previous Episodes on How we Set Boundaries for our Screen Time (Using Chores): Episode 138-140: Kid's Chore List Series https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/homeschooling-entrepreneur-mom-kid-entrepreneurship/id1575109247?i=1000586700757 -Kawai Let's be Friends! -> https://www.instagram.com/kawai_ahquin Website -> http://www.homeschoolingentrepreneurmom.com

Jun 19, 202320 min

196: Power Tip: Where to find CHEAP Workbooks and Curriculum for your Kids that you’ll Actually USE in your Home

Definitely listen to this episode if you want to save you money AND get great homeschool books that you'll actually use! Here's the tips (you can over buy if you don't do this): Make a list- Kid name, Subject, Grade-level, Learning Style Check book for missing pages, written pages (i'll still buy if not too much) Ask yourself: How will it fit into your life, homeschool, daily schedule? -Kawai Let's be Friends! -> https://www.instagram.com/kawai_ahquin Website -> http://www.homeschoolingentrepreneurmom.com

Jun 16, 202312 min

195: Are you Allowing your Mom Guilt to affect your Bottom Line in your Finances?

If you're noticing that your finances are always in catch up mode, it may be your mom guilt and it probably is around big event like birthdays, holidays and celebrations. In this episode you'll learn how you can still create Great memories, while not breaking the bank. Here's another episode that can help you too! EP 150: Power Tip: How to Celebrate Birthdays for Big Families without Breaking the Bank! Literally the Gift that keeps the Kids ( & You) Having Fun! -Kawai Let's be Friends! -> https://www.instagram.com/kawai_ahquin Website -> http://www.homeschoolingentrepreneurmom.com

Jun 12, 202319 min

194: Tests don’t define Your Kids. How to Use Standardize Testing to Encourage rather than Discourage Your Children.

Instead of creating Stress, Worry, Self-Doubt, Anxiety around Testing... BUILD a Solid Test Taking Foundation by Creating a Testing Environment that's Relaxed, Build Confidence and doesn't have unwanted Expectations. Resources: HSLDA: https://hslda.org/ Washington Homeschool Info: https://washhomeschool.org/ -Kawai Let's be Friends! -> https://www.instagram.com/kawai_ahquin Website -> http://www.homeschoolingentrepreneurmom.com

Jun 9, 202319 min

193: Why I send my Kid to Preschool even though I Homeschool

Yes, I send one of my kids to preschool even though I Homeschool the rest. WHY? Ultimately it's because we realized it was the BEST thing for her. But in this episode, I'll go through the reasons why we do it & the benefits we seen from sending our kids to preschool. -Kawai Let's be Friends! -> https://www.instagram.com/kawai_ahquin Website -> http://www.homeschoolingentrepreneurmom.com

Jun 5, 202320 min

192: Power Tip: How to Keep the Clutter AWAY for Good! Especially in your Kid’s Room

Do you walk into your kid's room after they said they cleaned it and can barely take a step without stepping on 5 things?! A few years ago it was like that for us, until we implemented a simple system to keep the clutter away. And when the clutter starts to creep back, this system is designed for you to catch it and take care of it before it becomes overwhelming. -Kawai Let's be Friends! -> https://www.instagram.com/kawai_ahquin Website -> http://www.homeschoolingentrepreneurmom.com

Jun 2, 202326 min

191: Part 2: Someone is Waiting for you to Share Your Story, So Let’s Start Sharing

In Part 2 of this Series, we'll go over over: How did you get comfortable with sharing your story How you can get started with sharing & work through that messy phase PS: I'd love for you to Share your Story with me on IG! https://www.instagram.com/kawai_ahquin -Kawai Website -> http://www.homeschoolingentrepreneurmom.com

May 26, 202323 min

190: Part 1: Someone is Waiting for you to Share Your Story

Today we'll talk about: How I started sharing my story Why it's important to share your story Difficult times I shared my story & how I overcame it Stay tuned for Part 2 on Friday: How did you get comfortable with sharing your story Advice for others- struggling -Kawai Let's be Friends! -> https://www.instagram.com/kawai_ahquin Website -> http://www.homeschoolingentrepreneurmom.com

May 22, 202324 min

189: 10 Lessons I learned with being with my Hubby for 20 years that integrates into your Homeschool, Business and Mama Life

After being with my hubby longer than living without him... I've learned that there are many lessons and Power Tips we've learned together that can help you with your relationship, Homeschool, Business and Mom Life... My hope is that one of these can help ignite or re-ignite that spark in your relationship -Kawai Let's be Friends! -> https://www.instagram.com/kawai_ahquin Website -> http://www.homeschoolingentrepreneurmom.com

May 19, 202314 min

188: Homeschool doesn’t last for 7 hours a day

If you think that you don't have time to Homeschool, your day is too full already or you think that Homeschooling is going to take 6-7 hours during the day... then this episode will help you see that Homeschooling will be less than half that time! -Kawai Let's be Friends! -> https://www.instagram.com/kawai_ahquin Website -> http://www.homeschoolingentrepreneurmom.com

May 15, 202323 min

187: How to Homeschool if you work a 9-5, Run a Business or Have a Busy Schedule

Do you feel a calling to homeschool your child because you know it would benefit their learning, their character or their wellbeing? But you have a job, a business or just a hectic schedule and you can't figure out where Homeschool will fit into you life.... this episode is for you. We started homeschooling when I worker 2-3/ 12 hour night shifts per week, while teaching online financial classes and my husband worked Monday through Friday day shift. Listen in to find out where homeschool can fit into your lifestyle. -Kawai Let's be Friends! -> https://www.instagram.com/kawai_ahquin Website -> http://www.homeschoolingentrepreneurmom.com

May 12, 202320 min

186: What a ”Normal” day looks like in our Homeschool

Ok, let's be real! Our "Normal" homeschool day has changed over the years. > It started with having a strict schedule and Curriculum for each subject. >Then evolved into simplifying our Curriculum to Books for the main subjects and learning how to leverage other courses & classes to help me teach. > Now I learned to integrate homeschool into our lifestyle. So here's my tips to help you envision if homeschooling will fit into your life. -Kawai Let's be Friends! -> https://www.instagram.com/kawai_ahquin Website -> http://www.homeschoolingentrepreneurmom.com

May 8, 202319 min

185: ”Can’t you just Commit to Something for the Next 20-30 years?!” Why You Should STOP being Ashamed of your Multi-Faceted Self!

My 39th birthday is coming up & as I reflect upon my 20s & 30s, I had a moment where I felt ashamed of doing so much in my life, having so many interests, wanting to try a "new thing". I've been told, "Why can't you just stick to something for 30 years?"... OR "You're doing something NEW again?" I had my own moment of self-doubt and shaming myself. Until I flipped the script to: "I love how I'm able to experience SO much in my life" In this episode, my hope is to inspire you to do the same. -Kawai Let's be Friends! -> https://www.instagram.com/kawai_ahquin Website -> http://www.homeschoolingentrepreneurmom.com

May 5, 202317 min

184: I don’t want to Teach US History! Integrate YOUR Culture into the Education of Your Kids.

Hawaiian History was what I was raised in, with a Sprinkle of US History in High school Now as a Homeschooler,- especially moving to the Mainland, I realized that what's more important at this point (elementary) is learning about THEIR Culture, Ethnicity and the History of their Ancestors. Here's How you Can Start with your own Kids. -Kawai Let's be Friends! -> https://www.instagram.com/kawai_ahquin Website -> http://www.homeschoolingentrepreneurmom.com

May 2, 202321 min

183: Encouraging Mothers to take Initiative to Get Out into the World! Simple Steps & Tips to Travel with your Family, with Cultural & Wellness Travel Planner, Anna Durkin

In this episode you'll learn: The Best Age you should start taking your kids to Travel with you How you can start to integrate traveling into your Busy Life Types of Activities you can do NOW with your Kids Baby Steps to Traveling with your family Practical Tips when Traveling Near & Far with your Family Get Your FREE Gift from Anna! 7 Secrets to More Rejuvenating Travel https://seekwildtravel.com/7secrets Connect with Anna on IG: SeekWildTravel https://instagram.com/seekwildtravel?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= Learn More about How she can Help you with your Next Adventure! https://seekwildtravel.com -Kawai Let's be Friends! -> https://www.instagram.com/kawai_ahquin Website -> http://www.homeschoolingentrepreneurmom.com

Apr 28, 202352 min