People ask me all the time how homeschooling and running a business actually works day to day.
The short answer?? It's full-but intentional. Structured-but flexible. Busy-but rooted in family.
This is what a real day looks like in our home. Keep in mind this may not be for everyone, but it works great for us.
Slow Mornings Matter Here
We don't start our days in chaos.
One thing that's really important to me is that our kids see morning routine and family time as a priority, not rushing out the door half-awake and stressed.
We get up while dad is still home. This is usually around 7-7:30.
We move slow.
We talk.
We exist together before the day pulls us in different directions.
We make breakfast, talk about what the day holds, spend some time in prayer, and ground ourselves before jumping into responsibilities. Those moments matter more that checking boxes.
Yes, We Start as 8:30-and That's on Purpose!!!
We officially start school around 8:30 a.m.
Yes, that is intentional!
That gives everyone time to wake up fully, get dressed (we still believe in looking presentable), eat something, and feel human before learning begins.
Starting later than your typical 7:45 public school doesn't mean we take things less seriously-it means we start them well.
Two Kids makes for two Very Different Days!
My oldest daughter is a bit easier in this season. She can build her own schedule, log into her Google Classroom, and manage her assignments independently. Yes, this makes it easier, and harder because even though she's very independent I feel like I missed out on being able to help when I was sending her to public school.
My youngest son? He's with me most of the day-and that's okay because it's a piece of this chapter I'll appreciate forever. Even if sometimes that's all I'm doing until his work is done.
Now I should add, both of my kiddos follow a state approved curriculum and meet with a teacher via Zoom once a day for about an hour. That accountability helps keep us grounded while still allowing flexibility at home. (If you make your own curriculum for your kiddos, I SERIOUSLY WISH I COULD BE YOU FOR A DAY TO SEE HOW YOU MAKE THAT WORK) because seriously you are a rockstar my friend!
So where does my DTF business come into the mix?
In between lessons, questions, snacks, and zoom meetings, I'm designing new prints for you, uploading products to my website, filling and packaging customer orders, and having faith that God is in control.
It might sound chaotic, but honestly it flows pretty smoothly.
The kids know when I need "focus time". I know when they need my attention. We adjust, communicate, and move forward. I tell this we are a TEAM, and a TEAM helps each other.
It's not perfect-but it's functional and full of grace.
Afternoons wind down, on purpose!
Most days, not all but most-school wraps up around 1:00-2:00 pm. After that things shift.
I usually continue to finish up my day until 4 or 4:30, the kids can read a book, draw, craft, or play outside and then after that no matter what-I close my office door.
Emails can wait. Sorry friends!
Orders can be finished tomorrow.
Because evening family time, that's what sticks!
Those moments between dinner, conversations, laughter, and presence-are what become core memories. And I refuse to trade that for "just one more task".
This life isn't perfect but it's ours. You hear that a lot, but really, it's true.
Homeschooling while running a home business isn't about doing everything at once. It's about doing what matters on purpose.
We choose slow mornings.
We choose flexibility.
We choose faith, family, and work that fits our life-not the other way around.
And for us? That's success.
Still holding on to what-if's? Just do it, make the switch, jump, and lean on Faith. You can do it, and I'm praying its everything you want it to be.