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I'm Katrina

This is my little space on the interwebs. I love helping people learn more about homeschooling, natural living, and Jesus. I have a special place in my heart (and blog) for new homeschoolers though, if that's you, click below!

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Have you ever thought about eating a more traditio

Have you ever thought about eating a more traditional foods diet??

In this blog post I tell you why you’d want to AND how to get started!

Just a reminder: know matter where we are in our journey of living a more natural/health filled life, We don’t have to be perfect. Small changes are better than no changes!

What’s your biggest hurdle in eating a more traditional/Whole Foods diet?

Sometimes I get tasked with holding the creatures

Sometimes I get tasked with holding the creatures while the kids play…even when the kid asking isn’t mine 😂♥️ I wouldn’t have it any other way though! Sharing in a love of nature is something I always want to be doing!

Do you know the “nature prediction” that uses woolly bears??

Simply put: the more orange/brown the more mild the winter. The more black, the harsher the winter. So if you go by this one… we’re going to have a pretty mild winter 🤷🏼‍♀️ I’m a snow lover though so I hope we get at least ONE big-ish snow lol

Have y’all checked out the blog lately?!? Bran

I feel like this needs repeated over…and over…

I feel like this needs repeated over…and over…and over. To everyone, everywhere.

And not just because of what is going on in our society at the moment. But in general.

If I make a choice different than yours, it doesn’t mean you made a wrong choice. And vice versa.

It ALSO doesn’t mean that I think you made the wrong decision. For real. Your choice is your choice. My choice is my choice. No judgement. No anger. No doubt. No anxiety. Just different choices, by different people, with different life experiences, feeling and thoughts.

It’s OK if we make different choices!!! In fact, it’s probably a good thing!!

So stop worrying if you are making the “right” decision because others around you are making a different one.

Just a little PSA from your friendly neighborhood

Just a little PSA from your friendly neighborhood homeschool mama 😝 scroll through!!

Just a little PSA from your friendly neighborhood Homeschool mama (that never thought she’d be a homeschooler)

There is NO right or wrong way to homeschool!!! Whether you want to jump into Charlotte mason, unschooling, classical conversations, an online/virtual distance learning program, or doing all of the above. We’ve been doing this for 8 or 9 years, depending on whether you want to count preschool, and we still change some things up every year.

It’s ok to say “this curriculum is NOT working for me/us/this child” and sell it or give it away. Or save it for a sibling that may benefit from it later!

It’s ok to take ALL the breaks. We need breaks. The kids need breaks. Have them jump on the trampoline. Get a drink of water. Run. PLAY in the water. PRAY (alone and together) Scream in a pillow 🤪 then get back to work (or don’t, that’s ok too)

Don’t take yourself (or the kids) too seriously. For real. Your day will go much better if you can just laugh at yourself a bit.

Find friends. Not because you’ll be the weird unsocialized homeschoolers. But because we need community. We need people to do life with. We need people that have been there. We need to be able to text someone and say “hey, I’m/we’re struggling wanna go to the park?!”

Remember that you are more than smart enough to do this. You do NOT need a degree, or to know all the things. God will equip you. You CAN outsource something if you need help. Plus you will learn right along side your babies. I know I do, and it’s one of my favorite perks of homeschooling.

Trust God. He’s got you. And your kiddo’s. You’ve got this!

Oh…and btw I’m proud of you 🤗

Baby watermelon to almost ready watermelon!! (Suga

Baby watermelon to almost ready watermelon!! (Sugar baby watermelons) I love growing food 🥰

I’ve been reading up on how to know when to harvest your watermelons but I’d love to hear your tried and true tips in the comments below!!

My little garden harvest! Arkansas little little l

My little garden harvest! Arkansas little little leaf picking cucumber, purple basil, lemon balm, and dragon tongue beans.

We made a salad out of this and added some tomatoes from the garden and some salad from the grocery store. One day the salad mix won’t be from the store lol - I’m just not sure where to put it to keep the groundhogs out yet keep it shaded!

What’s growing in your garden?

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#theanchoredhippie #backyardgarden #wannabehomesteader #wannabehomesteaderintheburbs

I’ll be honest and say that, I have struggled so

I’ll be honest and say that, I have struggled some as an adult learning more about our American history - or really realizing what actually happened. I don’t think my brain fully comprehended certain things until I was homeschooling my own kiddos.

Don’t get me wrong I love America and am so grateful to live in a free country and even more grateful for those who have fought to make/keep it a free country.

It’s just been an internal dialogue in my mind.

I think this quote explains how I feel perfectly!

America has never and will never be perfect but I’m still grateful and proud to be an American!

“We celebrate Independence Day not because of what happened on one day in 1776, but for all the good that has happened since that day.

What was started in 1776 was a seed of liberty. You cannot criticize a seed, or a sprout, or a sapling for not yet being a full grown tree. And you can’t criticize a full grown tree for having once been a seed, sprout, or sapling.

That’s what we celebrate on July 4th. We are not celebrating a perfect nation. We are celebrating the premises and promises upon which we were founded that led to progress. We are celebrating an imperfectly implemented but valiantly preserved experiment in self governance. “

My little garden harvest this am 😍🥰
I didn’t get to take a “insta” worthy photo before the kids started eating it all 😂😂
Eversweet everbearing strawberries
Dragon tongue bush beans
Green beans from @greenstalkgarden (grown in my green stalk too!)
I love growing food 😍 what’s your favorite thing to grow??

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Baby tomatoes!!! 2 Cherokee purple and 1 mortgage

Baby tomatoes!!! 2 Cherokee purple and 1 mortgage lifter so far 🥰

I’m fairing much better this year even though there seem to be MORE groundhogs than last year. Our hard work is paying off. Should I do a video of our little garden? Of how we are keeping the groundhogs out??

If you have any more tips and tricks on keeping them out in all ears - I like to have back up plans lol!

The kids helped me fill in our 2nd raised garden b

The kids helped me fill in our 2nd raised garden bed in the rain today ♥️😂 I love that they love being out there getting dirty and enjoying it all with me!

This raised bed actually used to be part of their playground. It was a sandbox area that they didn’t really use. I think it’ll work perfectly!

#kidsteaders #homesteaderintraining #theanchoredhippie #growyourownfood #suburbangardening #backyardgarden

This little mourning dove (and its little family)

This little mourning dove (and its little family) bring me so much joy! I love watching and listening to it when I’m outside. They don’t mind being in the yard with me at all 😍

It is said that the mourning doves got its name because the sound they make is haunting, sad, and mournful. I think it’s beautiful!

I’m loving learning about them, can you tell?!

Y’all my @erincondren Teacher Lesson Planner cam

Y’all my @erincondren Teacher Lesson Planner came today and it is so gorgeous! As you can see, I went with the binder version this year, I think it will be perfect for homeschooling. It’s gorgeous and I can’t wait to tell y’all more about it in the YouTube video and blog post coming up!!

What’s your favorite lesson planner?! .
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#ectlp #ecteacherlessonplanner #erincondrenteacherplanner #homeschoolmom #homeschoolmama #naturalmama

This week, before the ink! I love doing a general

This week, before the ink! I love doing a general layout before adding any pen ♥️ anyone else add all the stickers before writing anything?!
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#ecsquad #erincondrenlifeplanner #weloveecweekly #weloveec #planneraddict #stickeraddict #homeschoolmom #sportsmom #crunchymama #naturalmama

First half of the week. I like to create an outlin

First half of the week. I like to create an outline and then leave some white space - to add things in and to leave a less cluttered feel (to me).

I’m also super excited about these stickers I made 🥰😍 I need to tweak a couple things but then they’re perfect!!

What’s your week look like?!

#ecsquad #weloveec #weloveecweekly #firsthalfoftheweek #plannercommunity #planneraddict #homeschoolmomlife

It’s been a pretty slow week here. I say slow bu

It’s been a pretty slow week here. I say slow but really, we just haven’t hit the crazy time of year yet (almost)! #firsthalfoftheweek #weloveec #ecsquad

FINALLY made the time to make some kombucha. Kombu

FINALLY made the time to make some kombucha. Kombucha is one of my FAVORITE things to make at home, partially because it is pretty simple. Also, because I love having one more way of getting probiotics into myself and my kiddos!

Unpopular opinion: I actually really like it without a 2nd fermentation - without all the carbonation!

Have you ever made your own kombucha? What’s your favorite way to drink it??

Y’all, this blogpost took me weeks to write 🤷

Y’all, this blogpost took me weeks to write 🤷🏼‍♀️ it’s just been such weird/rough couple of months. But now the post is up and I can’t wait for y’all to go see what planners I’m using for 2021!! Link in bio!

What planner(s)are you using??

Working on getting back into healthy habits and ro

Working on getting back into healthy habits and routines. When I’m stressed/out of routine, all my healthy habits go right out the window. These are the things that I should be doing MOST when I am stressed etc.

I’m trying to be gentle in getting back into the habits but I also really want to make sure I’m putting forth effort ya know??

Tell me in the comments below what is your most important habit, that helps you feel your best?

Btw the habit tracker is from my Etsy shop - it’s reddish because I need new ink and forgot 😂

#bodykindness #habittracker #homeschoolmomlife #homeeducator

Y’all.... I made a move into a new daily planner

Y’all.... I made a move into a new daily planner.... the passion planner!!! I was needing something more than my daily duo and something that had the weekends separated. This is also an undated version, which I usually hate BUT am currently loving!

Anyone else using a passion planner?!

Blog post coming Monday on my 2021 planner stack!!

#passionplanner #plannergirl #planneraddict #plannercommunity #plannerstack2021 #dailyplanner

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Hey friends!! I'm Katrina, a Stay-at-Homeschooling mama to 3 amazing kiddos! I share bits of my life here and on my blog, everything from homeschooling to gardening to planning! Hope you enjoy!

FIND ME HERE:
Homeschool Mom Clothes: http://www.theanchoredhippie.com/shop
My Etsy Shop: https://www.etsy.com/shop/TheAnchored...
$10 off first Erin Condren purchase: https://shrsl.com/2i2ij
Erin Condren Planners: https://shrsl.com/2i2ip
Shop my Amazon Favorites:
Blog: http://theanchoredhippie.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theanchoredhippie
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theanchoredhippie
Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/theanchoredhippie
For Business Inquiries: katrina@theanchoredhippie.com

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