EPISODE 23: 7 Simple Steps to Plan the Holidays Around Your Homeschool

October 27, 2026

The Christmas catalogs are already in the mailbox, the Halloween candy is on sale, and somewhere in your mind is a voice saying Thanksgiving is a month away and there’s so much to do. In this episode Sarah says you’re not behind, you’re right on time, and this is the perfect moment to plan. She shares seven simple steps for planning Thanksgiving and Christmas around your homeschool, so the season doesn’t plan you.

She also walks through what her own family does, from a Thankful Tree and a simple Thanksgiving to an Advent puzzle, the Star from Afar, one-on-one baking, and a wrapping night that turns a chore into a date. She shares two resources for families who want an easy plan, and why a few protected traditions beat a hundred stressful ones. If you want a calmer, more present holiday season, this one is worth a full listen. Share it with a friend who needs a plan too.