Feeling overwhelmed by the daily “what’s for dinner?” chaos? You’re not alone. In this episode, we’re ditching complicated meal plans and building a simple, sanity-saving system that actually works—even on co-op days and toddler meltdowns.

I’ll show you how to create a One Week Master Meal Plan—a repeatable rhythm of meals your family already loves so you can stop reinventing the wheel every week and start enjoying dinnertime again.

If you’re ready for fewer decisions, more peace, and a rhythm that sticks, this episode is your first step.

• Why traditional meal planning doesn’t work (and what to do instead)
• How a simple 7-day rotation can free your brain
• Real-life examples of how this system changed everything in my home
• Step-by-step guide to creating your own one-week meal rhythm
• Why simplifying meals is not “cheating”—it’s wise

🎁 Freebie: One Week Master Meal Plan Template Download your colorful planner, minimalist version, and sample menu 👉 https://laura-noelle.myflodesk.com/one-week-master-meal-plan

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Ever feel like December is trying to break you? The calendar’s packed, the kids are overstimulated, and you’re still trying to check all the homeschool boxes.

This week, we're talking about December School—what it is, why it matters, and how it can bring calm instead of chaos to your homeschool during the holidays.

✨ Because you don’t have to push through. You get to pause. And in this episode, I’ll show you how.

• Why simplifying December isn’t “lazy”—it’s leadership
• How to shift from burnout to breathing room in just 3 weeks
• What December School can actually look like (real examples!)
• How to make space for peace, presence, and connection
• The one mindset shift that changes everything this season

💛 Audit your curriculum & drop what you don’t need 💛 Keep just 1–2 core skills going 💛 Add in seasonal connection points: crafts, stories, service, unit studies 💛 Let go of the pressure to “keep up”—and choose what sticks

👉 Join the free FB community: Simplicity Mamas Homeschooling with calm, clarity, and connection, even in December https://www.facebook.com/groups/simplicitymamas

Your homeschool deserves more peace—and so do you. Take a deep breath, mama… and let’s simplify together. 💛

We’ve been sold a lie: that simplicity is white walls, matching baskets, and peaceful, linen-draped mornings. But for most overwhelmed homeschool moms? That kind of “simplicity” feels anything but simple.

In this episode, I’m debunking the Pinterest version of simple living—and replacing it with real, practical strategies that actually work in real homes, with real mess, and real kids.

You'll hear my personal journey from chaos to calm, how I used just five items a day to start shifting my home, and how that transformed our homeschool rhythms too. Get ready to let go of pressure, perfection, and performative simplicity—and build a life that actually helps you breathe again.

• Why “simple living” online is often just another performance

• The true definition of simplicity (and what it’s not)

• How to find your personal starting point—clutter, rhythm, or systems

• My favorite micro-practices that build momentum without burnout

• The secret to building simplicity that sticks—even with little kids and busy days

• 💛 Free Tool: Homeschool Clarity Coach – Get your personalized 10-minute win: lauranoelle.com/clarity-coach

• 📥 Download the Homeschool Simplicity Staples guide: lauranoelle.com/start

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