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Hey there, mama! Welcome to Dreams, Dirt, and Grace—the podcast where we get real about growing big dreams while nurturing little hearts all while leaning on God. I’m your host, Kawailani Ah Quin, a Hawaiian homesteading mom who’s juggling homeschooling, building a business, wrangling chickens, and figuring out life as I go. This is your space to embrace the beautiful chaos of it all—the dirt under your nails, the endless to-do lists, and the moments of messy grace that make it all worthwhile. We’ll dive into the nitty-gritty of entrepreneurship, homesteading, parenting hacks, faith, and finding joy in the everyday adventure. If you’re ready to get a little dirty, laugh at the mess, and grow something beautiful, you’re in the right place. Let’s dig in!
Episodes

Monday Jun 26, 2023
Monday Jun 26, 2023
Are you trying to figure out what to do with your kids during the summer break? You want to fill it with learning, but not make it boring? Or you're becoming overwhelmed with catering to each individual kids needs?
In this episode you'll learn why it's important to continue your kid's learning through the summer. How you can focus on each child's learning needs in just 15 minutes a day! And YES, you can still have a summer full of adventures!
-Kawai
Let's be Friends! -> https://www.instagram.com/kawai_ahquin
Website -> http://www.homeschoolingentrepreneurmom.com

Friday Jun 23, 2023
198: You’re NOT for EVERYONE & your Homeschool & Business WILL still Thrive
Friday Jun 23, 2023
Friday Jun 23, 2023
Are you starting to share your homeschool ways or your business ventures with others? You're excited and you share with your friends, your family and even on social media! Then one day you open up the comments section or your DMs and someone leaves a negative response.
This is an episode to help encourage you through the haters, trolls and negativity that may unfortunately enter your space.
-Kawai
Let's be Friends! -> https://www.instagram.com/kawai_ahquin
Website -> http://www.homeschoolingentrepreneurmom.com

Monday Jun 19, 2023
197: Managing Screen Time in Your Homeschool
Monday Jun 19, 2023
Monday Jun 19, 2023
Are you worried that your kid will be asking to watch TV or their tablet while you homeschool? Are you trying to figure out HOW to successfully fit screen time into your homeschool?
Here's how you can do it!
In this episode you'll learn that
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Managing screen time starts OUTSIDE of homeschool
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How to Strategically use Screen Time in your Homeschool for Success
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How to balance Screen Time & Homeschooling to Benefit you and your kids.
Here's the Links to Previous Episodes on How we Set Boundaries for our Screen Time (Using Chores):
Episode 138-140: Kid's Chore List Series
-Kawai
Let's be Friends! -> https://www.instagram.com/kawai_ahquin
Website -> http://www.homeschoolingentrepreneurmom.com

Friday Jun 16, 2023
Friday Jun 16, 2023
Definitely listen to this episode if you want to save you money AND get great homeschool books that you'll actually use!
Here's the tips (you can over buy if you don't do this):
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Make a list- Kid name, Subject, Grade-level, Learning Style
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Check book for missing pages, written pages (i'll still buy if not too much)
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Ask yourself: How will it fit into your life, homeschool, daily schedule?
-Kawai
Let's be Friends! -> https://www.instagram.com/kawai_ahquin
Website -> http://www.homeschoolingentrepreneurmom.com

Monday Jun 12, 2023
Monday Jun 12, 2023
If you're noticing that your finances are always in catch up mode, it may be your mom guilt and it probably is around big event like birthdays, holidays and celebrations.
In this episode you'll learn how you can still create Great memories, while not breaking the bank.
Here's another episode that can help you too!
-Kawai
Let's be Friends! -> https://www.instagram.com/kawai_ahquin
Website -> http://www.homeschoolingentrepreneurmom.com

Friday Jun 09, 2023
Friday Jun 09, 2023
Instead of creating Stress, Worry, Self-Doubt, Anxiety around Testing... BUILD a Solid Test Taking Foundation by Creating a Testing Environment that's Relaxed, Build Confidence and doesn't have unwanted Expectations.
Resources:
HSLDA: https://hslda.org/
Washington Homeschool Info: https://washhomeschool.org/
-Kawai
Let's be Friends! -> https://www.instagram.com/kawai_ahquin
Website -> http://www.homeschoolingentrepreneurmom.com

Monday Jun 05, 2023
193: Why I send my Kid to Preschool even though I Homeschool
Monday Jun 05, 2023
Monday Jun 05, 2023
Yes, I send one of my kids to preschool even though I Homeschool the rest.
WHY? Ultimately it's because we realized it was the BEST thing for her. But in this episode, I'll go through the reasons why we do it & the benefits we seen from sending our kids to preschool.
-Kawai
Let's be Friends! -> https://www.instagram.com/kawai_ahquin
Website -> http://www.homeschoolingentrepreneurmom.com

Friday Jun 02, 2023
Friday Jun 02, 2023
Do you walk into your kid's room after they said they cleaned it and can barely take a step without stepping on 5 things?!
A few years ago it was like that for us, until we implemented a simple system to keep the clutter away. And when the clutter starts to creep back, this system is designed for you to catch it and take care of it before it becomes overwhelming.
-Kawai
Let's be Friends! -> https://www.instagram.com/kawai_ahquin
Website -> http://www.homeschoolingentrepreneurmom.com

Friday May 26, 2023
Friday May 26, 2023
In Part 2 of this Series, we'll go over over:
- How did you get comfortable with sharing your story
- How you can get started with sharing & work through that messy phase
PS: I'd love for you to Share your Story with me on IG! https://www.instagram.com/kawai_ahquin
-Kawai
Website -> http://www.homeschoolingentrepreneurmom.com

Monday May 22, 2023
190: Part 1: Someone is Waiting for you to Share Your Story
Monday May 22, 2023
Monday May 22, 2023
Today we'll talk about:
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How I started sharing my story
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Why it's important to share your story
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Difficult times I shared my story & how I overcame it
Stay tuned for Part 2 on Friday:
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How did you get comfortable with sharing your story
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Advice for others- struggling
-Kawai
Let's be Friends! -> https://www.instagram.com/kawai_ahquin
Website -> http://www.homeschoolingentrepreneurmom.com