Today we're joined by our friend, Jessi Bridges to talk about teaching Shakespeare in our homeschools. Jessi wrote a fantastic article on Shakespeare in the spring issue of Learning Well Journal and in this episode, we're breaking it all down. Jessi shares about why we should read Shakespeare, and great outline of lesson plans, books to read, and more! This episode was so inspiring. Enjoy! EB Nesbit's Shakespeare for Children Tales from Shakespeare by the Lambs Subscribe to Learning Well Journal Get back issues to the magazine Learning Well Blog Learning Well on IG Alicia on IG Annie on IG

Today, Annie and I covering everything on our Currently Lists--what we're currently reading, eating for lunch, what we're working on and more! Tell me in the comments what's on your Currently List too! Subscribe to Learning Well Journal Get back issues to the magazine Learning Well Blog Learning Well on IG Alicia on IG Annie on IG

Today, we're are discussing how their homeschool year has been--the good and the bad. We're also sharing our top three curriculum pieces from this year. So many great resources here! We end the episode with some discussion on church and hard times too. Links from the episode: Get back issues of Learning Well Journal Watch Alicia's full list of favorites from this year Compass Classroom Brit and World Lit Apologia Biology Homeschool in the Woods Studies Beautiful Feet Books Geography

If you're a millenial, it's pretty likely that you were strongly encouraged to get a four-year college degree. Probably the trades, or any non-college options, were not encouraged at all. After a generation like this, we now have overwhelming student debt and a major shortage of tradesmen. What is the solution? Should we discourage our kids from going to college? Annie and Alicia are discussing it all in today's episode. Durable Trades by Rory Groves Subscribe to Learning Well Journal Get back issues to the magazine Learning Well Blog Learning Well on IG Alicia on IG Annie on IG

Today Annie and Alicia are talking about WOMEN and the role they play in families, in society and basing this conversation around the theme of the spring issue of Learning Well Journal, which comes from Proverbs 14:1. That verse says: "a wise woman builds her home, but folly with her own hands tears it down." They'll cover common sins that women struggle with and then practical ways to also build up your home. Subscribe to Learning Well Journal Get back issues to the magazine Learning Well Blog Learning Well on IG Alicia on IG Annie on IG

Welcome to season 3! Today on the podcast, Annie and Alicia are flipping through the hot-off-the-press, issue ten of Learning Well Journal. They're highlighting some of the articles in the gorgeous new issue and hitting on topics like: laying the foundation for teens to have lasting faith, setting up a nature table in your home, and why a Christian's garden should be the most beautiful garden around. Subscribe to Learning Well Journal now to receive the new spring issue! Subscribe to Learning Well Journal Get back issues to the magazine Learning Well Blog Learning Well on IG Alicia on IG Annie on IG

Today on Learning Well Podcast Annie and Alicia are discussing stress in motherhood. They speak to worry taking over our thoughts and what we could and should do instead. They then go into very practical ways to mitigate stress in our roles as mothers by getting good systems in place. Something for everyone in this one! Enjoy! Subscribe to Learning Well Journal Get back issues to the magazine Learning Well Blog Learning Well on IG Alicia on IG Annie on IG

LW Podcast is back after a nice Christmas break! Yay! Today Annie and Alicia are talking about wrapping up a year of memories and taking account of the good things before racing on to the next thing. They are highlighting some of the best moments and articles and memories from Learning Well Journal and they're sharing what they're reading too in the new year. Subscribe to Learning Well Journal Get back issues to the magazine Learning Well Blog Learning Well on IG Alicia on IG Annie on IG

Today Annie and Alicia are sharing their very favorite Christmas picture books. These books have stood the test of time in their homes and they think they might do the same for your family. Get the full list of our favorite Christmas picture books Sign up for the November Savoring Simple Joys Challenge Learning Well Journal CHRISTMAS Edition Subscribe to Learning Well Journal Learning Well Blog Learning Well on IG Alicia on IG Annie on IG

Today we are continuing to puruse the pages of the winter issue of Learning Well Journal and expand upon topics covered in that issue and Annie and Alicia are discussing the art of written correspondence. We're reading an old letter from a WWII soldier written to his wife the day after D-Day and talking about how writing things down is so important. We share some practical tips, some stories, and we also get into the books are are currently reading. I think you're going to be inspired by this one! Sign up for the November Savoring Simple Joys Challenge Learning Well Journal CHRISTMAS Edition Subscribe to Learning Well Journal Learning Well Blog Learning Well on IG Alicia on IG Annie on IG

Today, Annie and Alicia are discussing the theme for winter: PEACE. We could all use a little of that right? Peace is the theme for the winter season of Learning Well Journal and of the podcast too. They're talking about practical ways to cultivate more peace in your home and in your family life. Also, they're discussing the brand new issue of Learning Well Journal and their favorite articles, both the practical and the ones that feel like giant hugs! Sign up for the November Savoring Simple Joys Challenge Learning Well Journal CHRISTMAS Edition Subscribe to Learning Well Journal Learning Well Blog Learning Well on IG Alicia on IG Annie on IG

My daughter, Sophia, and I sit down for a look at what it's like to be a kid that's homeschooling through high school. We talk about what her day in the life is like, what courses she's currently taking, what she's reading, what her post high school plans are, teens and social media and tons more! I think you're going to love this fun conversation. Links from the episode: Our high school curriculum Apologia Biology Credits Before College Career Testing Learning Well Journal CHRISTMAS Edition Subscribe to Learning Well Journal Learning Well Blog Learning Well on IG Alicia on IG Annie on IG

Today on LW Podcast, Annie and Alicia discuss a brand new, very special edition of Learning Well Journal: the Christmas Edition based around HOPE and Romans 15:13. They share some of the stories behind creating this issue, how vintage Christmas cookies are where it's at, and why we should focus on the hope and peace we have right now. They also share about what they're preparing for now, how being the guidance counselor of your homeschool is a tricky role, and so much more! Learning Well Journal CHRISTMAS Edition Subscribe to Learning Well Journal Learning Well Blog Learning Well on IG Alicia on IG Annie on IG

How we should think about the legacy of marriage. Anniversaries of marriage and sobriety. Serious things we're considering and very unserious things we're considering. What to do when it feels like the weight of the world is on our shoulders and what to do with all those apples. Today Annie and Alicia are having a 'currently' conversation. They're sharing all the things they're currently considering, starting, finishing, hoping for, and more. Use code LWJFREESHIP through the end of September for FREE SHIPPING on all available back issues. Back issues here! Learning Well Journal: https://www.learningwellcommunity.com/magazine/ Learning Well Blog: https://www.aliciahutchinson.com/blog/ Learning Well on IG: https://www.instagram.com/learningwell Alicia on IG: https://www.instagram.com/overatalicias Annie on IG: https://www.instagram.com/sweetannie

Today on the podcast, Alicia and Annie share why they started homeschooling 16 and 7 years ago...yes, because it was really cold outside, plus many more reasons. They talk about some of the red flags they saw in the school system and how one of them had to exercise some submission in marriage for a time. They also dive into some of their favorite things to listen to, pop culture, and and real look at life as a homeschool mom. Hannah on IG: https://www.instagram.com/hannahhomegrown/ Learning Well Journal: https://www.aliciahutchinson.com/magazine/ Learning Well Blog: https://www.aliciahutchinson.com/blog/ Learning Well on IG: https://www.instagram.com/learningwell Alicia on IG: https://www.instagram.com/overatalicias Annie on IG: https://www.instagram.com/sweetannie

Do you love homeschool mornings? In this episode, Annie and Alicia are sharing a rundown of all the things they use in their morning meetings with their kids. Annie has all elementary kids and Alicia has teens and elementary kids, so no matter the age of your kids, you'll find some fun and purposeful ideas in this episode. Find the links and details to the resources they talk about in this episode here: Homeschool Morning Meetings Learning Well Journal: https://www.aliciahutchinson.com/magazine/ Learning Well Blog: https://www.aliciahutchinson.com/blog/ Learning Well on IG: https://www.instagram.com/learningwell Alicia on IG: https://www.instagram.com/overatalicias Annie on IG: https://www.instagram.com/sweetannie

In this episode we share some of our very favorite homeschool tools–the things we can’t live without, and a few things we could, but definitely don’t want to. Join us as we get excited about the upcoming homeschool year! Learning Well Journal: https://www.aliciahutchinson.com/magazine/ Learning Well Blog: https://www.aliciahutchinson.com/blog/ Learning Well on IG: https://www.instagram.com/learningwell Alicia on IG: https://www.instagram.com/overatalicias Annie on IG: https://www.instagram.com/sweetannie KONOS Timeline Planner Thriftbooks.com White board Comb binder Laminator Watercolor class from Brighter Day Press

We're kicking off the fall season of the podcast and Learning Well Journal and the theme for the season is: enthusiasm! We're basing this season around 1 Peter 3:13. Today Alicia and Annie are discussing the character trait of being enthusiastic about life opposed to being a big Debbie Downer, or apathetic if your name happens to be Debbie. They talk about how they can teeter towards apathy and ways that we can remedy that. They'll also highlight several of the articles they loved in Issue 8 of Learning Well Journal and finally, they try not to dwell too much on the fact that neither one of them is sleeping very well anymore (because they're getting a little old). Learning Well Journal: https://www.aliciahutchinson.com/magazine/ Learning Well Blog: https://www.aliciahutchinson.com/blog/ Learning Well on IG: https://www.instagram.com/learningwell

Hello, friend!! We're back!! Remember when Alicia went on a podcast break in December of 2019? Well it was a long break, but she's back! And this time she's got her friend and editor, Annie, as her co-host. In this short re-entry episode, they'll lay out what hopes and goals are for this podcast and what it will look like for this season. Join in every other week as Annie and Alicia offer a beautiful alternative to an ever-changing culture. They'll discuss all things home, homeschool, faith, and family. Welcome back! Learning Well Blog: https://www.aliciahutchinson.com/blog/ Learning Well Journal: https://www.aliciahutchinson.com/magazine/

Christmas can be crazy! We could all do with a few tried-and-true Christmas hacks, right? These are things I have been doing in our home from almost the beginning and they have saved me time and time again. SO many times I will find this notes-to-self and want to give myself a little pat on the back for that gift to my future self! These Christmas hacks are simple, very doable and you'll want to implement them right away. YOUR future self will thank you too! Show notes: https://www.aliciahutchinson.com/christmas-hacks/