Homeschool Money

Have you ever wondered what it takes to build a podcast specifically for work-from-home homeschool families while actually homeschooling and running a business?In this special milestone episode, Crystal and Anthony Oby take you behind the scenes of Homeschool Money as they celebrate 20 episodes.Discover what's been working, the challenges they've faced, and exciting developments coming to the show—including plans for video podcasting, an upcoming member community, and a roster of inspiring guests ready to share their homeschool income strategies.🎧 Listen to discover the real story behind creating resources that serve busy homeschool parents who need flexible income solutions.👉 Take the full FREE Class: FREE INTRO CLASS: Get $30,000+/Yr to Fund Your Homeschool Without a 9-5 JobFREE INTRO CLASS: Get $30,000+/Yr to Fund Your Homeschool Without a 9-5 Job In This Episode, You'll Discover:Growth metrics and surprising listener trends (including who's listening at 3 AM!)Why Anthony's origin story episode continues to be the most-listened-to contentThe biggest challenge in co-hosting a podcast as busy homeschool parentsExciting plans to transition to video podcasting and what that means for viewersA sneak peek at the upcoming Homeschool Money member community launching soonInsights from speaking at Pod Fest in Orlando and meeting homeschoolers nationwideA year's worth of guest interviews already lined up with business owners and homeschool familiesHow their own homeschool journey continues to shape the content they createPerfect for you if:You've been following Homeschool Money and want to know what's coming nextYou're curious about the realities of podcasting while homeschoolingYou want to join a community of like-minded homeschool entrepreneursYou're looking for accountability and support in building flexible income streamsYou appreciate transparency from content creators who are living the lifestyle they teachYou're ready to be part of a movement toward self-funded homeschool lifestylesJoin Crystal and Anthony as they celebrate this milestone and share their vision for empowering 100 episodes' worth of homeschool families. This is more than a podcast—it's a movement, and they want you in it!👉 Take the full FREE Class: FREE INTRO CLASS: Get $30,000+/Yr to Fund Your Homeschool Without a 9-5 JobFREE INTRO CLASS: Get $30,000+/Yr to Fund Your Homeschool Without a 9-5 Job

Are you a homeschool parent who thinks you need expensive curriculum to give your kids an excellent education?In this episode, Crystal and Anthony Obey flip that assumption completely. Discover how to transform basic textbooks, budget workbooks, or even free online programs into rich, memorable, multisensory learning experiences — without breaking the bank.Learn five powerful strategies that bring any curriculum to life, from the moment your child sits down at the kitchen table to weeks of immersive exploration. Stop searching for the "perfect" curriculum and start making any curriculum extraordinary.👉 Take the full FREE Class: FREE INTRO CLASS: Get $30,000+/Yr to Fund Your Homeschool Without a 9-5 Job 🎧 Listen to discover how creativity matters more than cost when it comes to homeschool curriculum on a budget.In This Episode, You'll Discover:Five budget-friendly strategies to transform basic curriculum into unforgettable learning experiencesHow to use free or low-cost field trips that connect directly to your lessonsCreative ways to teach history, geography, science, and math through cookingThe underutilized resource that brings textbook concepts to life (hint: it's people in your community)Hands-on project ideas that deepen understanding without expensive suppliesHow dramatic reenactments cement learning using nothing but imaginationWhy the curriculum itself isn't the magic — you arePerfect for you if:You're working with a tight homeschool budget but want excellent resultsYou already have curriculum but feel like something's missingYou want your kids engaged and excited, not just completing worksheetsYou're ready to think beyond the textbook and create memorable learning momentsStop spending money on the next curriculum package. Start leveling up what you already have. Tune in now!👉 Take the full FREE Class: FREE INTRO CLASS: Get $30,000+/Yr to Fund Your Homeschool Without a 9-5 Job

Are you a work from home homeschool parent struggling to balance earning income, educating your children, and maintaining your sanity?In this episode, Crystal and Anthony Obey reveal seven battle-tested strategies they use daily to reclaim nearly two extra hours in their day — time that transforms from chaos into opportunity for growing their business, deepening their homeschool experience, and actually enjoying life.Discover how to turn your eliminated commute into prime teaching or business-building time, why prepping the night before saves you from starting every morning in crisis mode, and how strategic break-stacking keeps your kids happy while your productivity soars.FREE INTRO CLASS: Get $30,000+/Yr to Fund Your Homeschool Without a 9-5 Job Crystal and Anthony share honest, practical wisdom straight from the trenches of working from home with five kids, including why letting your children sleep later isn't lazy — it's strategic, how Sunday planning sessions prevent weekly disasters, and the workspace boundaries that signal to everyone (including yourself) that your work matters.This isn't theory from someone who's never lived it. These are real-world strategies from parents who understand that you don't need more hours in the day — you need to reclaim the ones you're losing to inefficiency, poor boundaries, and systems designed for traditional workers, not work from home homeschool parents.In This Episode, You'll Discover:How to reclaim 10+ hours per week by strategically using your former commute timeThe 15-minute nighttime routine that eliminates morning chaos and saves 30-45 minutes dailyHow to make your work breaks serve double duty for productivity and family connectionWhy letting kids sleep later creates golden work hours and better learnersThe Sunday reset strategy that transforms reactive scrambling into proactive successHow to create workspace boundaries that actually work (even with young children)The tech support systems that prevent five-minute problems from becoming hour-long catastrophesPerfect for you if:You feel like you're juggling 12 full-time jobs and dropping all of themYou want to grow your income without sacrificing family timeYou're ready to stop conforming to schedules that don't serve your familyYou need practical strategies that actually work in real homeschool householdsFREE INTRO CLASS: Get $30,000+/Yr to Fund Your Homeschool Without a 9-5 Job Stop drowning in inefficiency. Start building the spacious, abundant life you're working so hard to create. These seven strategies will help you breathe, grow, and thrive as a work from home homeschool parent.

Are you a work from home homeschool parent living one equipment failure away from complete chaos? Does the thought of your laptop dying mid-client call while spelling tests sit ungraded make your stomach drop?In this episode, Crystal and Anthony Obey reveal 10 unexpected ways a homeschool family emergency fund protects the unique triple threat you're managing: your education system, your childcare, and your income source — all under one roof.Discover why traditional emergency fund advice doesn't cut it for homeschool families, and why you need 6 months of expenses (not just 3) when your classroom and office are the same space.FREE INTRO CLASS: Get $30,000+/Yr to Fund Your Homeschool Without a 9-5 Job Crystal and Anthony share real scenarios from their homeschooling journey: curriculum that completely bombs mid-year, co-ops that collapse unexpectedly, pregnancy exhaustion that derails everything, and that February flu that knocked their entire family off track for weeks.Learn how to financially prepare for the realities nobody talks about: the $500-$800 curriculum pivot when your second child learns completely differently than your first, the $2,000 dyslexia evaluation that unlocks crucial support services, and the last-minute NASA event tickets you can't pass up.This isn't about deprivation — it's about having the freedom to say "yes" when your 10-year-old discovers a passion for robotics, or travel to care for aging parents without educational panic.🎧 Listen to discover how one financial tool can prevent your homeschool work-from-home life from completely unraveling when (not if) life throws curveballs.In This Episode, You'll Discover:Why homeschool work-from-home families need 6 months of expenses (not the standard 3)The curriculum pivot fund: preparing for the inevitable $500-$800 mid-year switchHow to handle co-op collapses, equipment failures, and the sick parent scenarioThe truth about unexpected educational assessments ($500-$2,000 that insurance won't cover)Field trip opportunities that require immediate payment (and why margin matters)Home office emergencies that shut down three facilities at once: your home, office, AND classroomThe child's interest explosion fund (because passion costs money)Family emergency schooling flexibility: road schooling vs. pause-and-catch-up strategiesPerfect for you if:You're managing education, income, and childcare in one locationEquipment failures and curriculum changes keep you up at nightYou want to seize learning opportunities without financial panicYou're ready to protect your family's unique homeschool work-from-home lifestyleStop choosing between educational opportunities and financial stress. Build your homeschool family emergency fund and keep learning on track — no matter what life throws at you.

Are you searching for a simple yet powerful way to slow down, reconnect as a family, and detach from all the stressors of your ridiculously busy homeschooling and work life? In this episode, Crystal and Anthony Obey share how their family are celebrating their 300th consecutive Sabbath day — 24 hours every week of complete rest, connection, and celebration — and the surprising results that transformed their health (from a near-death experience!), relationships, and family rhythm.Discover what inspired their first Sabbath, how they balanced it with homeschooling five kids and running a business, and the life-changing lessons they learned along the way. From lowering stress and blood pressure to deepening their kids’ sense of identity and peace, their Sabbath Practice became the heartbeat of their home.Crystal and Anthony pull back the curtain to show you exactly how they made it work - what Fridays and Saturdays look like, how they set boundaries, and how it built a culture of joy and restoration in their home. Whether you’re exhausted, overwhelmed, or just longing for more family connection, this episode will show you a path to peace that works in real life.🎧 Listen to hear how one small decision - honoring 24 hours of rest - led to a stronger marriage, healthier family, and a legacy of faith that continues to grow.👉 Register and watch the FREE CLASS: “Get $30,000 a Year to FUND Your Homeschool Without a 9-5 Job”FREE INTRO CLASS: Get $30,000+/Yr to Fund Your Homeschool Without a 9-5 Job In This Episode, You’ll Discover:How one grandmother’s simple advice changed everythingWhy the Obey family decided to rest for 24 hours every week—and never looked backWhat their Sabbath Practice looks like (candles, music, meals, and no screens!)The physical, emotional, and spiritual benefits they experienced after just a few monthsHow saying “no” created more time for what matters mostSimple steps to start your own Sabbath practice—even with a full schedulePerfect for you if:You’re a homeschooling parent feeling stretched thin and craving restYou want to reconnect with your family and faith without losing productivityYou’re ready to create a rhythm of peace, joy, and restoration in your homeDon’t let busyness steal your joy. Tune in now to learn how to make rest a spiritual practice that restores your health, home, and heart.FREE INTRO CLASS: Get $30,000+/Yr to Fund Your Homeschool Without a 9-5 Job

Are you struggling to make a daily money affirmations routine stick in your already busy life? In this episode, Crystal and Anthony Obey share 8 powerful ways to build a daily money affirmations routine that finally sticks—and transforms how you think about money, homeschooling, and your future.You’ll learn how to choose the right time and place, use empowering present-tense language, engage multiple senses, make affirmations visible, combine them with visualization and gratitude, and align them with real financial actions. Plus, Crystal and Anthony reveal practical tips for staying consistent and overcoming doubt—so you can keep moving forward even when life gets hectic.Crystal and Anthony Obey, veteran homeschooling parents of five and successful entrepreneurs, explain how these strategies can rewire your mindset, reduce financial stress, and give you the confidence to create a homeschool lifestyle filled with freedom and abundance.🎧 Register and watch the FREE CLASS: “Get $30,000 a Year to FUND Your Homeschool Without a 9-5 Job” 👉 FREE INTRO CLASS: Get $30,000+/Yr to Fund Your Homeschool Without a 9-5 Job In This Episode, You’ll Discover:Why your affirmations are most powerful at specific times of dayHow to use language that your brain actually believesThe secret to engaging all your senses for maximum impactHow to make your affirmations visible in your home, journal, or even on your phoneWhy combining affirmations with gratitude and financial action creates momentumThe importance of consistency (and how to build it into your life)How to adapt affirmations to overcome doubt and avoid imposter syndromeWhy your #1 battlefield is your mindset—not the economy, the government, or your bossPerfect for you if:You want to build a consistent daily money affirmations routine that feels naturalYou’re a homeschooling parent looking to shift your money mindset and attract abundanceYou’re ready to transform your finances and homeschool lifestyle from the inside outDon’t let another day pass without mastering this powerful tool. Tune in now to learn how to build a daily money affirmations routine that actually sticks and changes your family’s future.👉 Take Action: FREE INTRO CLASS: Get $30,000+/Yr to Fund Your Homeschool Without a 9-5 Job

Are you searching for the best Called to Homeschool strategies to grow your income while still giving your kids the education and attention they deserve?In this episode, Crystal and Anthony Obey dive into the three most profitable and flexible side hustles for homeschooling moms: Teaching EconomyService EconomyProduct EconomyYou’ll learn how to take the same skills you already use in homeschooling—research, planning, consistency, and pivoting—and apply them directly to business opportunities that create income without draining your time or energy.Crystal and Anthony Obey, veteran homeschooling parents of five and successful entrepreneurs, reveal how moms are turning tutoring, curriculum creation, virtual assistance, bookkeeping, social media management, digital products, and more into thriving businesses at home.🎓 Register and watch the FREE CLASS: “Get $30,000 a Year to FUND Your Homeschool Without a 9-5 Job”FREE INTRO CLASS: Get $30,000+/Yr to Fund Your Homeschool Without a 9-5 Job In This Episode, You’ll Discover:The top 3 homeschool mom side hustle ideas that work in today’s economyWhy your homeschooling skills transfer directly into profitable businessesHow to choose between teaching, services, and product-based side hustlesThe trade-offs and hidden challenges of each side hustle (and how to avoid them)Encouragement to start—even if you don’t feel “ready”Perfect for you if:You’re a homeschooling mom looking for practical, proven side hustle ideasYou want to fund your homeschool lifestyle without a traditional 9-5You’re tired of juggling random gigs and want clarity on what actually worksDon’t let another year pass without a clear plan for financial freedom. Tune in now to discover the Called to Homeschool side hustle ideas that can change your family’s future.Take ActionRegister today for the free 90-minute class:FREE INTRO CLASS: Get $30,000+/Yr to Fund Your Homeschool Without a 9-5 Job