Best Marci Goodwin Podcasts (2024)

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Episode 16 - Tips For Your First Homeschool Convention 31:49

6y ago31:49

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Homeschool Conventions are one of the best and most overwhelming resources for homeschool moms. One one hand, it's a weekend packed full of resources put together to help you in all areas of your homeschool life. There are speakers, workshops, and the vendor hall. You are bound to find what you need. On the other hand, it's a weekend packed full of…

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Episode 15 - The Great Vaccination Debate 35:10

6y ago35:10

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Childhood vaccinations are a hot topic for parents. It seems at times there are two camps warring against each other. Is it possible to meet somewhere in the middle? Aurie and Marci share their vaccination experiences and open the topic up for debate.By Snarky Homeschool Moms

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Why Can't You Just Go To Sleep?! 32:35

6+ y ago32:35

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Thanks to her precious little ones, Aurie hasn’t slept in years. So that is the focus of this episode. Aurie and Marci chat about why kids won’t go to sleep (even though they desperately need it), sleep tips that work on some kids and not on others, and share a foul-mouthed (but on the money) look at what really goes through sleep deprived parents’…

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Episode 13 - Christmas Tree Adventures 30:39

6+ y ago30:39

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We sat down to chat about Christmas and ended up talking about Christmas trees the whole time. Here are a few Christmas tree topics we covered: 7:40 - Dogs, cats, and Christmas trees do not mix well 10:08 - Is it fake or artificial? 10:33 – Christmas tree needles, glitter, and Easter grass everywhere 16:57 – Why you should never rescue kittens from…

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Episode 12 - The Great Pet Explosion of 2017 33:48

6+ y ago33:48

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So the 7 children between them don't make life crazy enough, why not add a few more pets into the mix. In 10 days, Marci and Aurie go from 1 dog and a sugar glider between them to 2 dogs, 1 sugar glider, 4 chinchillas, 2 cats, and one less mouse in the world. In this episode, we talk about pet adoptions, background checks, the natural habitat of th…

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No Denim Jumpers, But Plenty Of Spackle 29:17

6+ y ago29:17

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Are denim jumpers the stereotypical uniform of the homeschool mom? What do homeschool moms really wear and why? Play along with us on Instagram #WhatThisHomeschoolMomWore and show us your homeschool mom fashion! Show Notes: 0:53 the stereotypical homeschool mom uniform 4:30 denim jumper vs. mini skirt 5:57 Are you homeschooled or a homeschooler? 8:…

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Real And Rambling 31:36

6+ y ago31:36

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So, this is the podcast episode where we reveal the real Aurie and Marci and ramble about podcasting, food, raising headstrong boys, and working from home. Show Notes 1:10 The 2:1 Conference 4:00 WAHM mom woes 7:30 What are you guys like in real life?/Aurie doesn't eat adult food. 9:15 Marci is a food snob. 12:18 Apparently, we imparted knowledge! …

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Episode 9 - Social Media, Screen Time, and Kids 33:27

6+ y ago33:27

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We admit it. We LOVE social media. We met on social media! Our lives and livelihoods are build around social media. And, don't forget the electronic devices! Phones, tablets, laptops... Can you imagine life without them? As awesome as social media and our devices are, they can be distracting and destructive if not used properly. That's why we need …

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Episode 8 - Sleepless Nights, More Side-Tackling, and Time For Mom 33:27

6+ y ago33:27

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Being a mom is hard. It demands all your time. I'm talking 24/7. There are always mouths to feed, a house to clean, groceries to get, laundry to do, kids who won't sleep, and a practice or two to get to. As awesome a moms all are, there comes a time when she just needs time for herself to rest and recharge and become the mom she wants to be again. …

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Episode 7 - Creative Ways To Flood Your Bathroom Floor 33:43

7y ago33:43

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Sometimes, instead of getting mad, you just have to admire the creativity involved in your kids' epic messes. Because before we had kids, we had no idea how many ways there were to flood a bathroom floor. 0:33 Aurie forgets our podcast name 5:36 Chocolate covered sister 7:40 The Great Lego Boat Flood Of '17 10:44 How much does a water-logged toilet…

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Episode 6 - Do You Even Know What Socialization Means? 33:46

7y ago33:46

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What's the number one question people ask homeschool moms? "What about socialization?" First off, if you want to start a fight with a homeschool mom, ask her that question. We usually get that question while we are out and about and the kids are either playing with friends or chatting with the docent at the zoo that they've just met about the uniqu…

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Episode 5 - Teaching Modesty Without Being A Prude 29:28

7y ago29:28

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We didn't even want to do this podcast. I mean, bring up modesty and people think you are wearing a prairie skirt and a turtleneck and forcing your daughters to do the same. That's not us. But if that's you, that's fine. This isn't a bashing or a preaching podcast. It's all about why we think teaching modesty is important, but how we each have our …

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Episode 4 - Kids And Chores 28:50

7y ago28:50

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It seems there are two camps when it comes to kids and chores. Those who are all for kids doing chores and those who are against it. Both groups have their reasons, and we are not here to bash either. Instead, Aurie and Marci discuss chores vs. responsibilities, age appropriate tasks, and teaching life skills so kids can survive on their own when t…

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Top 10 Back To Homeschool Supplies {or Aurie Loves Staples} 30:57

7y ago30:57

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Back to school supply shopping looks a bit different than traditional school shopping. Each family has their own favorite tools and resources depending upon their personalities and their style of homeschooling. Listen in as the Snarky Homeschool Moms share their top 10 back to homeschool supplies. In this episode, you will also learn: Why Aurie lov…

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Episode 2 - Don't Judge Our Clean Houses 26:40

7y ago26:40

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Some women worry about being judged for their messy houses. We get judged for keeping clean houses. Seriously, it's a thing. Listen in on our discussion about the why and how of keeping a clean house, underjams, and tips for keeping kids art messes to a minimum. 1:26 Aurie reveals her startling secret 5:09 The point where Marci wonders if she and A…

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Episode 1 - Day Trips With Your Kids While Keeping Your Sanity 31:17

7y ago31:17

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Listen in as Aurie and Marci share their tips for taking successful day trips with your kids and keeping your sanity at the same time! 0:35 After 7 years, Marci still can't say Aurie's name correctly. 3:00 Aurie live an hour from lots of cool stuff. Marci lives in the middle of corn. 4:00 Tips for planning daytrips 5:07 Aurie's daytrip game-changer…