The Big Life Organizer, Inspirer, and Planner!! My gift to you :)

Hello, Beloved Blogtribe ♥
I couldn't wait until tomorrow, so I am sharing now :))

I have a special gift for you :D

In the midst of organizing, inspiring, and making some planning for my own life, I decided to offer this giant 86+ page e-organizer to you!

I am so excited to share this big huge project (for me AND you!).

I am testing out a pdf hosting site, and these materials will only be available until October 12th, so download while you can :))

Also, I could only upload 5 files, so I am going to walk you through setting up your own planner right here right now :) Thankfully, I provided an example of a partially filled out organizer (mine), so it will hopefully help you through the more confusing parts (my "writing" is the purple text - no surprise :)).

If you love this planner so much and want to gift me back, please feel free to visit my homepage (www.wildsacredsoul.com) and click the "I would love to contribute" button in the sidebar :) If I get enough contributions (assuming that is positive feedback), I may buy extended time for folks to download this organizer :))

Let me give you the links (just right click and save), and then I will walk you through them.

My free Big Life Organizer Inspirer and Planner
An example of how to fill it out
The extra monthly sections
The project planner worksheets
The event planner worksheets

Okay, my plan is to print the files out double sided and put them in a 3-ring binder, with a manila envelope hole punched for receipts for the month and stuff waiting to be incorporated into the organizer.

I designed it specifically for me as a self, a home-maker, a mama, a family learning facilitator, a blog-based business owner, a part of a tribe (close friends and family), and a piece of a community. I tried to make it flexible enough to accommodate varying lifestyles, though.

I plan to use 3 big tab dividers: the first section (schedule) does not have or need a tab, the first tab is "inspiration", the second tab is "projects", and the third and final tab is "miscellaneous" or "technicalities" -- I haven't finalized a cool name for that tab yet :))

In the first section (schedule), there is

• the cover page which is either self-explanatory, or you can reference my example (downloaded file from above) for how to fill that page out
• a basic run-down of what our days usually look like -- I included this to kind of reference back to on days when life feels unstable and I want to ground myself in a schedule that I knows feeds my soul and nourishes my family
• a similar weekly schedule
• another similar monthly schedule, with a space at the bottom to include typical monthly things that don't fall on a specific day of the week in the month
• ideas for the month gives me a place to save my brainstorming or ideas I come up with while making dinner or talking about something with my kids
• the actual monthly calendar that you will fill out spans 2 pages and is left intentionally blank, because I have no idea what month you may start this project. The 8th column on the right is for something you do every month (like I put my blog post ideas). Also, I use a post-it note for my current to-do list and shopping list (I usually stick it over the days that have already passed). I have also taped a piece of paper to the top of the calendar in the past, so it flips up out of my way whem I need to see the whole month. I like the post-it notes, so I can just transfer them easily to the next month when needed. p.s. - I have 3 "to do" notes: "now", "soon", and "eventually".
• future planning is so you don't end up with 50 pages of pure monthly calendars to keep track of future events. I just jot down a date and easy title and fill it into the actual calendar when the month comes. Also, you will notice there are enough months to repeat the month you are on for next year -- I like that so I can add annual events that I don't want to forget about for next year :) If there are fliers or invites that comes with something for the calendar, I stick them in my binder pocket so I can find them easily when the time comes.
• the next page could have had a whole page dedicated to the budgeting, I know. But I wanted it short and sweet. I wanted to make sure that each area of my life got nourished in some monetary way each month. The "to do this month" is self-explanatory, as well as the meal ideas (we love to try new foods and not forget about some favored dishes :))
• the next page (what we are learning through joyfully living) is our homeschool page to record what we are learning throughout the month in the various state-required subjects. In my example, I only do my 5-year-son, because my oldest daughter's info looks different since she is homeschooling through a charter school and they provide their own paperwork. But you can easily draw a line or more to create columns and do 1 child per section - chances are, the closer your kids are in age, the more similar their learning is going to be :)

The 2nd section (and after the first tab) is called Inspiration, and it includes:

• a list of things that inspire me
• my values/areas grid, which can be explained here, that spans 2 pages. I made several boxes across and down , but if you need more, feel free to print out an extra page or 2. These boxes are so small, I thought they could capture the essence of where those 2 concepts meet, but you know you can include a whole page dedicated to each box in this binder if you want :)) Check out my example to see what areas (down/rows) I included.
• a vision board for self - a place to attach pictures, words, quotes, whatever inspires me to align with self and manifest my dreams for myself
• a mission statement for my self. What do I want my self to be like, to aspire toward, etc. There are some incredible blog posts across the web with ideas for mission statements. A mission statement just helps me feel grounded and clear
• stuff I want -- oh, do I love making lists of things I want. Even more, I love that they actualize once I have listed them!! There were a few things that I didn't need to include in my example from the list I made a few months ago -- yeehaw! :))
• a vision board, mission statement, and stuff list for home, family, family learning, business, tribe, and community
• at the end I tape a sheet of paper on 3 edges to the one in the binder, so it can serve as a pocket to hold stuff waiting to be incorporated into that section :))

The 3rd section (and after the 2nd tab) is

• a place to keep track of the projects in the mix. If you are like me, this list will be long and often changing, so I plan to cover the page in clear contact paper and write on it with a dry-erase marker, or maybe use post-it notes again :)) I am infamous for following my flow, which often leads to not completing projects. I made this page 1-sided (the back is blank) in case you DID want to write on the page, and then you can just print a new one if needed ;))
• project ideas for self is a list with a blank page, which you can use as a vision board for beautiful photos, or attach a paper to make an envelop to hold inspiration, or both, or something else entirely
• the same for home, family, family learning, business, tribe, and community
• after any area of life (above) you can include a few project planning worksheets (file downloaded above) or some event planning worksheets (also a file downloaded from above) for the ideas you are wanting to manifest -- include as many or as few as you want in each area of life. It is a great place to keep all your ideas in one organized place

The 4th (after the 3rd tab) and final section is

• for miscellaneous information in each area of life. For example, in business, I may keep usernames and passwords or the name of a blog template I am partial to, or anything of the like
• address and phone number book - who knows, maybe your phone drops in the jacuzzi and you wish you had recorded that info somewhere (or is that just me?)

That is all I included. Of course, there is plenty or room for personalization there -- space to add pages or documents, room to decorate with zendoodles, stickers, or watercolor borders, whatever nourishes your soul and makes you WANT to open that book and keep track of stuff :))

On the front of my binder, I am going to make a sheet (to slide between the binder and that clear protector) with lists of what to update in there daily, weekly, monthly, etc. I think this will help me to not be overwhelmed by the sheer bulk and information inside :))

I may not take the whole binder out into life. I may staple the monthly calendar together, the manila envelope, and a sheet of paper to record things to incorporate later for my daily adventures outside of home and tuck them back neatly at the end of the day.

I really hope this helps you, inspires you, makes you feel like you are living more aligned with your values and aspirations. Enjoy, my love ♥

Are you living your values? (a free tool for you!)

Hello, Beloved Blogtribe ♥

I have been thick in reorganizing my life, in planning out some redesigning of my life (wahoooo!).

And as I was revisiting my prioreties in preparation for my next steps, I designed an easy tool to thoroughly explore just how much I was living my values. As I used this tool, I realized that this was the difference between feeling aligned in my life or not. Using this tool, I could iron out the kinks and see where I still had some room for growth.

Are you ready for it?

I made a list of my values. Now you make a list :)

Mine were love, connection, nourishment, honour, beauty, creativity, fun, joy, bliss, zen, adventure, green, abundance, sacred.

Then I made a list of the areas of my life: self, home, family, business, tribe, community.

And then I created a grid, with my values across the top and the areas of my life along the side. The box where they intersected, I brainstormed a bit how that did or could flower in my life.

For example, "love" and "self" were being kind to myself and pampering myself. "connection" and "self" became meditating and listening to my inner voice.

And on and on I went, sitting with each intersection and filling out each box.

Lots of mana for journalling. A clear picture of where I was and where I was headed.

Wow, I would often find myself saying.

I saved my values/area grid, and I am putting it somewhere special, somewhere secret.

Well, secret until tomorrow. And then you will receive another gift from me :))

I love you. Enjoy,

Growing a Whole Child

Hello, Beloved Blogtribe!!

I know I have been a bit MIA recently. I have been in the thick of life, still in the thick of it, but – thankfully – also in the thick of creative mode recently :))

So, I wanted to share my newbest creARTion with you :))

Drum roll please……..

Ta da!!



Isn’t it beautiful? It is a hand/digital hybrid beauty, and I’m so dang proud :D

Now a bit about it LOL

This is a home-style learning manifesto. It is the accumulation and synthesization and offering to you of all of the research I have done on homeschooling and unschooling (including my own child development education) + stuff from my own experience of doing it for the past 5-ish years with 3 children.

It is a simple, tidy, and interesting organization of subjects and the components of each subject. It is bursting with activity and project ideas for each little bit. It is learning how to translate everyday living into those neat little subjects school boards like to see. It is bringing it all back in to grow a whole child as slowly as feels right to us intentional parents. It is understanding how children grow and learn in a way that does them justice.

I kind of grew into a big huge project, out of the idea that I could share lots of little projects with people (curriculum per grade, per child) -- I suddenly heard my inner voice say, “If I am going to do this, it is going to be an unschooling manifesto!”

And then, I decided I wanted any family learning style parent to be able to use it, regardless of philosophy. Unschoolers, school-at-homers, parents just wanting to enrich their children’s learning through family projects and activities – the whole caboodle!  I want everyone to own a copy.

The e-book is also part workbook, to give you room to grow and play with the materials.

I have been asking for suggestions for additional parts to the book on facebook, and I look forward to including that as well :)) It’s not too late to add your own questions!

So, this is the thing. I want to get this book out asap. I know, public schools are starting (or have started) all over the country, and folks want this soul-delicious info NOW :))

The set date for completion and release into the world is September 15th. Annnnnnd, I have planned to set up an affiliate program, so if you want to help me sell it, you get half the money! How cool is that, huh? :))

In this e-book, you will find:

• a holistic view of a child and learning
• a deep understanding of how all this learning applies to real living
• how to tailor learning to be family oriented, compassionate, fun-filled, and sacred
• a clear understanding of each subject and the components of each subject
• hundreds of ideas for discussions, projects, and activities across the various subjects
• an opportunity to create your own curriculum (EEP!)
• a formula for converting living into the subjects required by most homeschool state laws
• the "homeschooling organizer" I use with my kids
• simple and loving and creative answers to some tough homeschooling mamas' questions
• lots of workbook space throughout the book to practice and personalize what we are exploring

What you will get out of our collaboration of your children’s learning:

• Gentleness - this is not a style often found in curriculum guides, and this e-book is designed to help you to find a teaching flow that is slow and grounded for the learner, gradually encompassing a kind understanding the world ♥
• Peace – if you are interested in purchasing curriculum, you may be feeling a bit of unease, and our collaboration will help you find peace in your journey ♥
• Inspiration - read through the curriculum and get your creative juices flowing, and check in with it as needed throughout the school year :))
• Assistance - homeschooling is a full-time job, so think of me as your personal assistant :))
• A happy + content kid – this guide is designed to be interesting to the learner and to move at a pace that he or she will feel comfortable with

I am reallllly excited to be sharing this e-book with the world. I hope the philosophies and gradual growth become a staple in homeschooling families. The book can be used for children of all ages (who couldn't use some remedial internal loving organization?), but it is mostly geared toward K-6.

I believe it meets the criteria for all state homeschooling laws, but the parent is the one ultimately responsible for knowing their state's laws and developing a curriculum that meets those requirements.

Alright, so you ready for the price?

Only $40.

Yep. I want it out into the world THAT badly :))

But it gets even better.

Okay, so this is the deal. I am offering pre-orders at half cost. So, for $20 now, you get to be some of the first to receive my gifts and soak them in and savor them and play with them :))

Maybe once you have enjoyed it, you will sign up to be an affiliate? I will be implementing the program once the e-book is released :)

And I welcome feedback :) I'd love to use the feedback for testimonials here for future full-price customers :D

Alright, that is the deal -- are you ready?

 

 

 



Just in case this stuff makes me sparkle even more to you, let me include my qualifications:

• Homeschooled and unschooled during my own childhood (in addition to private and public schools across 3 different states – I have some variety in educational experiences)
• Autodidact-driven high school diploma (gpa 3.97!)
• BA in psychology with an emphasis in cognitive psychology (how people think and learn) and constructivism (how people construct their reality and understanding of the world)
• Certificate in child development from the most INCREDIBLE program and a vision of how the learning philosophies can be projected into older kids
• Homeschooled and unschooled my own 3 children (ages 13, 5, and 3) for 5 school years
• Passionate about organization, synthesis, design, and personalization

Now, are you ready? Yeehaw! :))