Best Kawai Ah Quin | Business Doula & Homeschooling Mom Podcasts (2025)

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274: Mama Systems That Actually Work (For Us) 32:05

10d ago32:05

32:05

Real-life rhythms, chore strategies, and sanity-saving systems from a homeschooling mama of 5. Let’s be real—keeping a household running, homeschooling the kids, and keeping everyone fed (without losing your mind) requires more than just a good planner. In this episode, I’m opening up our real-life mama systems: the chore rhythms, life skills train…

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273: What We Learned Outside the Lesson Plan 31:09

27d ago31:09

31:09

Spoiler alert: Some of the best lessons don’t come from a textbook. In this episode, we’re talking about the learning that happens off the page—in the dirt, in the backyard, in the chicken coop, on the trail, at the playground, and in all those beautifully unplanned moments that make homeschool feel alive.From incubating quail eggs to building bike…

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272: This Curriculum Is Not the Boss of You 17:05

2M ago17:05

17:05

Feeling behind? Burnt out? Like the stack of curriculum you bought is staring you down with judgmental eyes? Been there, mama. 🙋🏽‍♀️ In this episode of Dreams, Dirt & Grace, we’re talking about the moment when your beautiful, color-coded homeschool plan falls apart—and what to do next. I’m sharing real stories, honest struggles, and what I’ve learn…

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271- Homeschooling in the Wild: How to Keep It Joyful, Simple & Rooted in What Matters 26:38

2M ago26:38

26:38

In this episode, we’re diving into the real-life mess and magic of homeschooling. Whether you're knee-deep in lesson plans, wondering if you're "doing it right," or just trying to survive another day without someone crying over math (and it might be you), this one’s for you. We’ll talk about: How to simplify your homeschool rhythm What to do when y…

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270: “What If I Just Gave It All Up?” When You’re Tempted to Walk Away from the Calling (of Being a SAHM) 23:57

3M ago23:57

23:57

Ever wonder if all this staying home, pouring out, and homeschooling is really worth it? In this honest episode, I’m sharing a moment where I almost walked away from the calling—and what helped me stay rooted. We’ll talk about the tug-of-war between purpose and pressure, and how God reminded me that this season of motherhood matters deeply. Takeawa…

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269- Oxygen Masks & Messy Homes: Setting the Atmosphere as a Mom 27:36

3M ago27:36

27:36

Ever notice how your home shifts with your mood? I sure have—and it was a wake-up call. In this episode, we’ll talk about why moms set the atmosphere of their homes, how our emotions, rhythms, and spiritual walk ripple through our families, and how even the smallest self-care moments can shift everything. Mama, you have more influence than you real…

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268- When I Realized I Was the Problem (Submission, Leadership & God’s Grace in Marriage) 20:05

3M ago20:05

20:05

What if the biggest thing standing in the way of God's plans for your family… is you? In this vulnerable and heart-changing episode, I share the costly and humbling lesson I had to learn about submission—what it really means to walk in biblical order within our homes, and how I unintentionally distracted my husband from hearing God's direction. If …

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267 — Preparing for Your Homeschool Year (Even If You Don’t Feel Ready) 29:17

4M ago29:17

29:17

Preparing for Your Homeschool Year (Even If You Don’t Feel Ready) 🌿 With faith, flexibility, and a whole lot of grace Feeling behind before the homeschool year even starts? You’re not alone, friend. Whether your books haven’t arrived, your plans feel scattered, or your confidence is shaky—this episode is a gentle hug and a deep breath for your home…

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266: Part 10: Hope – Holding on to what God is doing—even when you can't see it yet. Through the Fire series 23:53

4M ago23:53

23:53

Sometimes hope feels like the hardest thing to hold onto—especially when the ending of your story looks nothing like what you pictured. In this final episode of our Through the Fire series, I’m sharing how God taught me to hold on to hope—not because I had all the answers or could see the whole plan, but because He was still with me in the unknown.…

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265: Part 9: Identity- Rediscovering Who YOU are in Him… When the Title is Stripped Away. Through the Fire Series 20:55

5M ago20:55

20:55

Who are you when the title is gone? In this raw and reflective episode of Through the Fire, we explore what it means to rediscover your identity in Christ after the role, the dream, or the achievement you clung to has been stripped away. I’m sharing the personal journey of losing the title “Firefighter,” and the deeper work God did to remind me tha…

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264: Part 8: Rebuilding – Finding purpose again when your path gets shaken and How God used the fire to refine you into something stronger. Through the Fire Series 21:40

5M ago21:40

21:40

What happens when the dust settles after everything falls apart? In this deeply personal episode, I share how God used the fire—not to destroy me, but to refine me. I open up about the false identities I didn’t know I was still carrying… and how, in the aftermath of a dream that didn’t end how I hoped, God began to rebuild something deeper, stronge…

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263: Part 7: Faith in the Unknown- Choosing to trust God when the next step isn’t clear. Through the Fire Series 18:55

6M ago18:55

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What happens after the disappointment—when the plan falls apart, and you’re left holding questions instead of answers? In this heartfelt episode of Dreams, Dirt & Grace, we step into the vulnerable space that comes after the fire. The space where God feels quiet, the next step isn’t clear, and you’re wondering if you missed something—or if you’re j…

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262: Part 6: Peace – Finding God’s Presence in the Heartbreak. Through the Fire Series 15:30

6M ago15:30

15:30

When the ending isn’t what you prayed for and the heartbreak feels heavy, peace might be the last thing you expect… and yet, somehow, it’s what God offers in the middle of the wreckage. In this tender episode of Through the Fire, I’m sharing what it looked like to find peace after being released from Fire Academy—just weeks before graduation. The k…

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261: Part 5: Expectation – When What You Hoped For Doesn’t Happen, and the Outcome Stings. Through the Fire Series 14:16

7M ago14:16

14:16

Through the Fire – Part 5 | Dreams, Dirt & Grace What do you do when you obey God, pour your heart into the journey, and the ending still doesn’t look like what you hoped for? In this episode, I’m sharing the heartbreak of being released from Fire Academy just weeks before graduation—and the peace God gave me in the middle of it. This is a real loo…

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260: Part 4: Provision – The Way God Showed Up and Sustained Me in Impossible Moments. Through the Fire Series 23:01

7M ago23:01

23:01

Sometimes God doesn’t remove the fire. Sometimes... He just holds you through it. In this episode, I’m sharing how God provided in the middle of my hardest moments—not by making things easy, but by giving me just enough strength, just enough grace, and just enough peace to keep going. Provision didn’t always look like I expected. It wasn’t flashy o…

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259: Part 3: Discouragement – Facing the Voices of Doubt, Fear, and Exhaustion. Through the Fire series 16:15

8M ago16:15

16:15

Through the Fire – Part 3 | Dreams, Dirt & Grace What do you do when you’re doing everything right—surrendering, obeying, showing up—and still feel like you’re falling apart? In Part 3 of the Through the Fire series, I’m sharing one of the lowest points in my Fire Academy journey. The moment I failed in front of everyone. The moment the whispers go…

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258: Part 2: Obedience – Saying Yes When You Don’t Know the End of the Story (“Through the Fire” series) 20:29

8M ago20:29

20:29

Part 2: Obedience – Saying Yes When You Don’t Know the End of the Story Saying yes to God sounds brave… until you’re walking it out in the middle of exhaustion, uncertainty, and doubt. In Part 2 of Through the Fire, I’m sharing the real and raw moments of what obedience looked like for me—saying yes to Fire Academy without knowing the outcome, trus…

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257: Through the Fire Series: Trusting God When the Outcome Breaks Your Heart: Part 1… Surrender – Laying It All Down When God Asks You to Step Into Something Hard 34:06

9M ago34:06

34:06

Welcome to a new Series... Through the Fire: Trusting God When the Outcome Breaks Your Heart This isn’t just a story about Fire Academy. It’s a series about what happens when you say yes to God—and then the story doesn’t go the way you thought it would. Through the Fire is a deeply personal journey of surrender, obedience, disappointment, and the k…

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256: Homeschooling Without Losing Your Sanity (Or Your Grace) 48:15

9M ago48:15

48:15

Here's a real look into homeschooling—I'm going over what has worked for me, but more importantly what hasn’t, and why it’s okay if it’s not picture-perfect. We'll talk about how incorporating God in center of your homeschool is crucial. How we (us mamas) could be the problem with our homeschool. Why we may be unintentionally forcing things to happ…

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255: Welcome to the Dirt: Growing Dreams, One Messy Step at a Time 41:34

10M ago41:34

41:34

I did it! I rebirthed the Homeschool Entrepreneur Mom Podcast to Dreams, Dirt & Grace! In this episode we’ll talk about the heart behind Dreams, Dirt, and Grace— How to plant those forgotten dreams, Why the messy, gritty parts of life are where growth truly happens and the importance of giving ourselves Grace through it all. Here’s the link to my f…

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253: My Secret to Making it Through Challenges 28:47

1y ago28:47

28:47

Whenever you decide to do something new, lean into your purpose, head towards something God is pulling you towards.... Challenges start flying at you! Does the Challenges Slow you Down? Change your Course? Make you Quit?! In this episode, I'm here to encourage you that You are a Superwoman too! Download My gift to you: Unschooling & Deschooling Pac…

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252: Socialization Series: Are you Making Friends as an Adult 18:19

1y ago18:19

18:19

YES! Mamas! It's just as Important for YOU to be Socializing (like your kids). Plus it you are now the Example for them. Download My gift to you: Unschooling & Deschooling Packet Here: http://www.kawaiahquin.com/freebie -Kawai Let's be Friends! -> https://www.instagram.com/kawai_ahquin Website -> http://www.kawaiahquin.com…

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251: You're (Probably) Ignoring it! How to Listen to Our Bodies as Mamas 20:13

1y ago20:13

20:13

When your body starts to break down, it's actually telling you that you NEED more than just REST. In this episode we'll talk about How these things affect your body too: - the Season that you're in - the Relationships you have with the things in your life (& it's more than the relationship you have with people) - things you can DO to help Heal your…

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250: Socialization Series: Peer Pressure. Did you know there's Good & Bad Types & are you Teaching BOTH? 15:49

1+ y ago15:49

15:49

Most of us have been taught or only teach our kids about the Negative effects of Peer Pressure. Did you know that there are Positive Benefits of Peer Pressure too? Teach your kids about BOTH! WHY? because when your kids are socializing and building relationships, they will be faced with BOTH. Let's talk about it. Download My gift to you: Unschoolin…

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249: Socialization Series: Stranger Danger VS Tricky Adults 18:49

1+ y ago18:49

18:49

Download My gift to you: Unschooling & Deschooling Packet Here: http://www.kawaiahquin.com/freebie Socialization includes EVERYONE that your child (intentionally & unintentionally) interact with. Which includes Strangers. In this episode, I'll be talking about the difference between Stranger Danger & Tricky Strangers. How Stranger Danger instills F…

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248: Anniversary Episode! Mamas, Don't Give Up on Your DAYDREAMS! 25:50

1+ y ago25:50

25:50

Sometimes we get caught up in Making a Living that we Forget to Make a Life. Has god been pushing you towards a Purpose & have you NOT taken a Step? Have you (unintentionally) placed your Daydreams into Park instead of just slowing down to take a break? There have been times in my life where I did the same, but now, I'm living my own Daydreams and …

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247: Transitioning from Homeschool to Summer (That's sets you up for your next Year!) 15:21

1+ y ago15:21

15:21

Is transitioning into Summer easy for you? Do you have it planned or do you just eventually Stop? In this episode I'll teach you how we transition into Summer where Learning still happens, Fun is Included and Starting back up again in the Fall isn't Hard. Download My gift to you: Unschooling & Deschooling Packet Here: http://www.kawaiahquin.com/fre…

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246: Socialization Series: The Benefits of Socializing with Different Age Groups 21:28

1+ y ago21:28

21:28

There are quite a bit of benefits to socializing your kids with different age groups! From learning patience, how to teach other kids, to having empathy, to being able to learn from different perspectives and so much more. In this episode we'll talk about it so that you can find ways for your kids to have the opportunity to gain these benefits too.…

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245: Socialization Series: How to Integrate in your Everyday Lives 13:39

1+ y ago13:39

13:39

Socialization doesn't have to be a "Hard thing to do". There are Simple ways to integrate it into your daily lifestyle. In this episode I'll tell you how and how to teach your kids how to do it. Building their Life Skills in Communication, Relationship building & their Confidence. Download My gift to you: Unschooling & Deschooling Packet Here: http…

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244: Socialization Series: It Doesn't Only Happen in School 16:39

1+ y ago16:39

16:39

Socialization is one of the TOP Objections that many people have when it comes into jumping into Homeschooling. In this 6-part Series we will dissect Socialization.... 1. How it doesn't happen Only in School 2. How to Integrate it to your Everyday Lives 3. Benefits of Socializing with Different Age Groups 4. Stranger Danger vs Tricky Adults 5. Peer…

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243: Learning from people who have Experience vs People who have None 15:15

2y ago15:15

15:15

Download My gift to you: Unschooling & Deschooling Packet Here: http://www.kawaiahquin.com/freebie This might seem obvious, but think about anytime you have taken advice from someone who never had direct experience, training or an adequate amount of time in that area. Were they REALLY the best Resource for learning about that subject? In this episo…

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242: 10 Marriage Tips to Strengthen your Connection, Relationships, Family, Homeschool & Home 27:46

2y ago27:46

27:46

Wanted to share Our Top 10 Marriage Tips. Take what speaks to you and your hubby, integrate it into your life and see what happens. Download My gift to you: Unschooling & Deschooling Packet Here: http://www.kawaiahquin.com/freebie -Kawai Let's be Friends! -> https://www.instagram.com/kawai_ahquin Website -> http://www.kawaiahquin.com…

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241: Striving for a "Balanced Life" is going to drive you Nuts! Here's an alternative... 19:34

2y ago19:34

19:34

I was searching for a "Balanced Life" myself and realized that it wasn't serving me and it probably isn't serving you either. In this episode you'll learn about how striving for a "Balanced Life" will always leave you feeling like you're at the edge of stress. Instead I'm going to give you a new perspective on what to strive for in your life, so th…

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240: What to do when you have a Big Change in your Schedule. Can you Still Homeschool or do you Have to send your kids to Public School? 21:24

2y ago21:24

21:24

Recently got asked: How will you still Homeschool? Will you be sending your kids to public school? There is so much Freedom in Making Homeschool Fit INTO Your Life vs Your Life Conforming to your Homeschool Schedule. & YESSSS... Homeschool can fit into your schedule no matter what Life changes (going back to college, new career, new opportunities) …

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239: Power Tip: Why Taking Down Christmas before the New Year helps you Start 2024 Fresh 13:44

2y ago13:44

13:44

Holidays can be stressful & decorations can be a reminder of that! Here's why taking down your Holiday Decor will do so much greatness for your New Year goals, homeschool and even for your wellbeing. Plus you still can Download My gift to you: Unschooling & Deschooling Packet Here: http://www.kawaiahquin.com/freebie -Kawai Let's be Friends! -> http…

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238: How Your Perspective on School could be Ruining your Homeschool. The Importance of Deschooling and Unschooling. 20:11

2y ago20:11

20:11

Your Traditional School Beliefs Deschooling yourself Unschooling your kids Where to Start? Download My gift to you: Unschooling & Deschooling Packet Here: http://www.kawaiahquin.com/freebie -Kawai Let's be Friends! -> https://www.instagram.com/kawai_ahquin Website ->http://www.kawaiahquin.com/By Kawai Ah Quin | Homeschool Coach & Kid Entrepreneurship Mentor

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237: Loudest Message We Give is How We Live 19:58

2y ago19:58

19:58

Here's some things to Ask yourself: Not only What are you achieving How are you incorporating Rest How are you Taking care of your soul What are you Speaking or NOT Are you Pleasing Others, Comparing or Distracted Do you have Boundaries How are you spending your time? Do you just TALK about something, or do you DO something about it -Kawai Let's be…

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236: STOP being the ”Good Girl” & How it’s HURTING you. 21:20

2y ago21:20

21:20

Fill in the blank: She is so Good at.... What have you've been told and what you've been trying to Live up to? This image has been molded around the person that people perceive you as. Because you are probably GOOD at those things. But in a society where it's Looked down on or people are Shamed for Sharing their struggles, now You feel like you can…

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235: Power Tip: My 5 Favorite Ways to Incorporate Learning into the Holidays 11:46

2y ago11:46

11:46

Here's the activties! Let them Bake! (Measurements, Home Ec, Doubling Recipe, Let them Shop for a Gift! (Budget, Taxes, Research, Plan it, Wrap it) Learn & Perform for the Family (song, poem, puppet show, acting) Plan a Family Outing (Scheduling, Planning, Budget, Meals, Drive time) Plan a Game Night (Games, Food, Prizes, Timeline, Group Work, Resp…

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234: Incorporating Gratitude into your Life with a Simple Keepsake Activity of Gratitude for your Ohana 12:39

2y ago12:39

12:39

Here's a way to continue to share gratitude in your family during this season. Activity: Give each person enough post-it notes for each member of the family Write down something they're grateful for about each person. If kids can't write, be their recorder (have them talk and write it down for them). Start with One family member at a time and each …

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233: Should you Follow or Not Follow the Suggested Reading Age/Grade Level on Books? 22:39

2y ago22:39

22:39

Do you have a struggling Reader and those "suggested Reading Levels" are causing more confusion rather than clarity? In this episode you'll learn a way to choose books that will BETTER support your child's reading progress and Tips on what to do for your struggling reader. -Kawai Let's be Friends! -> https://www.instagram.com/kawai_ahquin Website -…

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232: Why You’re (Probably) Not Showing Love to the One that Needs it the Most 14:56

2y ago14:56

14:56

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 Y…

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231: Don’t let Traditional School Dim your Kid’s Light 20:31

2y ago20:31

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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.kawaiahqui…

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230: When you Feel like you’re Failing at Patience 20:58

2y ago20:58

20:58

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.comBy Kawai Ah Quin | Homeschool Coach & Kid Entrepreneurship Mentor

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229: You’re (probably) Not Praising Your Kids Enough- & How You’re Praising can Lead to Something Greater in Your Kids Confidence 16:44

2y ago16:44

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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…

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228: 3 Tips on Saving Money WHILE Celebrating Halloween All Month Long. 20:34

2y ago20:34

20:34

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 …

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227: 2 Halloween Crafts You Can Turn into Keepsakes 15:42

2y ago15:42

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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-cW1gwVmcawAnXa8GQmXxxzcq2AA9WxFFIrV…

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226: Why the Library is One of Our Regular Fieldtrips... I Mean FAVORITE Huaka’i! 20:04

2y ago20:04

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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.comBy Kawai Ah Quin | Homeschool Coach & Kid Entrepreneurship Mentor

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225: Power Tip: 5 Lazy Dinner Hacks for the Productive Moms 23:41

2y ago23:41

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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.comBy Kawai Ah Quin | Homeschool Coach & Kid Entrepreneurship Mentor

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224: Create Yourself a Highlight Sheet & Why it’s Important 18:34

2y ago18:34

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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://ww…

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