Homeschooling has given my children back their childhood. It has given motherhood back to me, and my husband gets to be the father he dreamed of being. It’s impossible to have all of this when you are only spending 30 minutes a day together after homework. When my kids were in school, we even hated having them in sports because the only time we had together was our bedtime ritual. We felt rushed every second of every day. Homeschooling matches our island lifestyle, slowed down and focused on what matters. 

Looking for a simple way to organize homeschool puzzles, games, and curriculum? We use Bliss Bins from Maple & Lark to keep everything in one place—zippered, stackable, and durable enough for everyday use. In this post, I’ll show you how we store puzzles (with laminated reference images), organize manipulatives, and even sort Lego kits using these bins. Bonus: they’re currently 20% off on Amazon with a coupon.

Getting started homeschooling can feel overwhelming but it’s not nearly as difficult as most people think. Here is a practical guide covering legal requirements, setting up a learning space, and crafting a flexible daily routine