Are you new around here? Nice to meet you. I’m Rachael.
MY STORY
Thirteen years ago we moved to California and had our first baby. It was an exciting but lonely time in a new state. During this transition from working to being a stay-at-home mom, my husband came up with the idea of starting a blog.
So in 2011 I put a very ugly template up on WordPress and started writing things on the Internet. Throughout my time online I have written about everything from debt-free living, to natural health, to chronicling our homeschooling life!
Not only has blogging allowed me to stay connected with friends and family, but it has followed me into many seasons of creativity, including learning photography, publishing my first e-book, being a regular contributor to the Wild and Free community, and creating practical courses for new homeschool moms.
WHAT YOU’LL FIND HERE
My homeschool mom super power is systems and simplified planning! So if you’re looking for actionable ideas, you’ve come to the right place. Here on the blog you’ll find bingeable articles on the following topics:
- Yearly recaps of our homeschool
- Answers to common homeschooling questions
- Systems for the home
- Book lists and book review archives
- Simple blogs and journals of our daily life
Want more? Try:
- My free planning sheets and printable book lists
- My most popular download, The Ultimate Homeschool Mama Book List found here!
- A curated list of our favorite homeschooling resources over the years
WHERE TO FIND ME
As my children have grown and changed, I’ve moved most of my writing to my Substack where I bring you candid updates, book reviews, favorite resources, and observations about faith and motherhood. (It’s really my very favorite place to write!) You can also find me on Instagram where I post daily in stories and monthly highlights of our life. LISTEN IN Are podcasts your thing? Check out this list of guest podcast appearances where I discuss topics like organization, planning, and unschooling!
MY WORK
You can find some of my essays, tutorials, and photography in the following publications:
Wild and Free Handcrafts: 32 Activities to Build Confidence, Creativity, and Skill
Delighting in the Days of Childhood print collection
