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Richie Soares

Hi, I’m Richie – homeschool single mama of 3! Yes, I homeschool… on purpose. I blog, I bribe my kids with snacks, and I’m a proud member of the “coffee first, questions later” club, powered by sarcasm and Jesus. If homeschooling feels a little wild, you’re in the right place. I serve up no-fluff tips, real-life resources, and the occasional eye roll at unrealistic Pinterest expectations. If you’ve ever lesson-planned at midnight with goldfish crumbs in your bed, you’re in good company. It’s my hope that you find delight in my words, treasures within my posts, and camaraderie in #momlife. Sign up below to get my ever witty slightly embarrassing yet undeniably worthy newsletters and 'freemails'!

Weekly Plan & Unit Study Planner
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This Thing Changed My Life… Not to Be Dramatic 😂

Hey Reader! How is your week going so far? I can't believe it's already Wednesday, right?! Monday was Scout's birthday, and so now he's a big 7 years old. I'm super into my mama feelings right now about that. My last baby...my last hurrah. I still see his chubby cheeks, and his little piggies, and his tiny little fingers...but I know good and well that in a blink of an eye, his cheeks will get sculpted, his piggies will stink and be hairy, and his fingers will lose that soft look to them....

Hey Reader! It's been unbearably how lately. We’re somewhere between homeschool, summer survival mode, and “should I just burn it all down and start a homesteading YouTube channel?” The 7-year-old who maintains that pants are optional but narration is not, so I now live with a full-time background commentator who insists on providing a play-by-play of his Minecraft world while I try to edit summit content. Or Roblox. He'll talk to me the whole time he's playing while I'm sitting next to him,...

Hey Reader! This morning, I just wanted toast. That’s it. Just… toast. I wasn’t aiming high. I wasn’t dreaming big. Not artisan. No avocado. Not hand-baked by woodland elves. I just wanted a slice of bread, slightly crispy, with butter that melts like it knows it’s the main character. But no. First, I couldn’t find the bread. Because someone (not naming names but he’s 14 and acting like he's prepping for hibernation) polished off the loaf sometime between second dinner and midnight snack. And...

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Hey Reader! So, you might still be thinking about how to actually make homeschool work for your real life after seeing the announcement yesterday that the Homeschool Mom Summer Summit: YouTube Edition is officially open... (If you missed the details or the early registration bonus, you can check it all out [RIGHT HERE] — but don’t wait long because those special bonuses won’t be around forever!) And today, I wanted to share something with you that the homeschool moms who have already grabbed...

Register for 2025 HMSS!

Hey Reader! Whew. Let me be real with you: last week was a whirlwind behind the scenes getting everything ready for the 2025 Homeschool Mom Summer Summit: YouTube Edition. Let’s just say… our registration signup page (the nice one where you're supposed to sign up nice and easy?) decided to throw a little technical tantrum. Every time I "fixed" it, it spazzed out again. It was supposed to be ready days ago. But finally...it’s working! *happy dance* The summit signups are officially open! This...

Hey Reader! Whew, these last few weeks at the Richie household have been a whole saga. Like, if Netflix filmed us, we’d at least get 3 seasons and a bonus Christmas special. I'm sure you can relate. I'm nearly finished with Attack on Titan (an anime), and even Daniel and Zoey (my 14 yo son and 13 yo daughter, respectivel) haven't seen it yet. My daughter thinks it's so cool that I'm the only adult / parent she knows who likes anime. Honestly? I'm just reclaiming my youth in 20-minute episodes...

All the items that is included in the Prima Latina Complete Set by Memoria Press. Student textbook, DVD, CD, flashcards, student workbook.and a magazine.

Hey Reader! My youngest marches into the kitchen as if he just discovered gravity and proudly declares, "Amo means I love." I slow blink. This is the same child who once tried to spell ‘cat’ with a Q. So yes, I paused mid-coffee and stared, because clearly something magical (or suspicious) was happening. That moment confirmed what I had recently read: Latin is actually one of the best foreign languages to start with, thanks to how closely it connects with English. I’m kind of floored about...

Hey Reader! Earth Day is coming up, and I’ve been reflecting on the beauty of our planet and the profound ways that we have put it at risk. For us, our children, and our children's children. Do you ever think about the Earth and what it'll be like in, say, 50 years from now? 100 years from now? Ever seen that movie Idiocracy? 😂 Well, if I'm not sure of anything else, I'm fairly certain we won't be opposed to drinking water... Earth Day is more than another date on the calendar. It’s a call to...

Fill out the Membership Questionnaire and get these weekly planners as a thank you

Hey Reader! How's your Sunday going? I'll let you in on a secret: Homeschool and Humor is going to have an exclusive membership! One that gives you UNLIMITED ACCESS to resources, mom courses, summits, lesson plans, unit studies, and more! 🙌🏻 But I want to make sure you have exactly what you need. Do you have a minute? If so, I’d love to hear more about things you’re struggling with these days. The more I know about where you’re at right now in your homeschooling journey, the more I can help....

unit study planner

"Creating a unit study feels so overwhelming. Where do I even start?" "I've tried unit studies before, but they always end up scattered and incomplete." I thought so too but turns out – nope! This year, my kids are loving learning! We just finished a unit study on the American Revolution that I made myself, and they're practically experts. It was so organized and engaging, and I actually enjoyed the process, too! Wondering how? I established a unit study planning system that: Is easy to...