Homeschooling and Life Unfiltered with Court & Jess
Welcome to Homeschooling and Life Unfiltered with Court and Jess — where real talk meets real life. Court and Jess are two friends, fellow moms, and business partners who live in different time zones and juggle homeschooling alongside motherhood and entrepreneurship. Jess is a mom of eight, Court is a mom of seven, and together they’re raising 15 kids and navigating the wild, wonderful world of homeschooling — each in completely different ways.
Every week, we invite you to pull up a chair for honest conversations, practical tips, and uplifting encouragement. You’ll hear from moms across the country who are homeschooling in the way that works best for their families. Whether you’re a veteran homeschooler, just getting started, or somewhere in between, this is your space to feel seen, supported, and inspired. Because no matter how different our paths may look, we’re all in this together.
Episodes
25 episodes
Episode 25 Language Arts Curriculum: Our Real-Life Favorites and Fails
We’re kicking off a special four-part series on Homeschooling and Life Unfiltered with Court and Jess, all about the curriculum we’ve used, tested, loved, and yes, sometimes totally regretted over the years. In this first episode, we’r...
Episode 24 Homeschool Year in Review
In this special edition of Homeschooling and Life Unfiltered with Court and Jess, we’re revisiting a 2023 Venture Upward training led by Court: Home School Year in Review. This class reflects on the homeschool journey with hones...
Episode 23 Planning Next Year Without Losing Your Mind
The school year isn’t even over, and somehow it already feels like planning season. In this episode, we’re talking about how to think ahead without spiraling into stress, comparison, or panic-buying curriculum at midnight. We’re sharing practic...
Episode 22 What Worked This Year and What Didn’t Episode Description
As the homeschool year starts winding down, this is the perfect time to reflect. In this episode, we’re sharing what worked, what totally flopped, what surprised us, and what we’re learning from this school year. This is an honest conversation ...
Episode 21 - Traveling with Kids: Tips, Chaos, and Making Memories
Spring travel with kids can sound so fun in theory — fresh weather, family memories, a break from the usual routine — but in real life, it can also come with a lot of stress, mess, and unmet expectations. In this episode, we’re talking honestly...
Episode 20 The Pressure to Do More in Spring
Spring can get full fast. Field trips, sports, co-ops, church events, vacations, end-of-year activities — suddenly the calendar is packed and the pressure is everywhere. In this episode, we’re having an honest conversation about overcommitting,...
Episode 19 Nature as a Classroom
What if spring could do some of the teaching for us? In this episode, we’re talking about using the outdoors as part of your homeschool in simple, meaningful ways. From nature walks and gardening to journaling and observation, we’re sharing ide...
Episode 18 Spring Reset for Homeschool Moms
Spring has a way of making us all crave a fresh start, especially in homeschool. In this episode, we’re talking about what it looks like to reset your rhythm without overcomplicating everything. If winter felt heavy, routines got off track, or ...
Episode 17 Self-Care Isn’t Selfish: Real Talk for Moms
In this week’s episode of Homeschooling and Life Unfiltered with Court and Jess, we’re talking about something moms hear about all the time but rarely get the space to actually practice: self-care.Between homeschooling, mot...
Episode 16 Books We’re Loving Lately
Court and Jess are chatting about all the books in their homes right now—what we’re reading ourselves, what we’re reading with our kids, and what our kids can’t put down. Come along for a fun conversation and maybe find your next favorite book!...
Episode 15 Feeding The Family Without Losing Your Mind
Meal planning doesn’t have to be overwhelming. We’re breaking down how we plan, prep, and stay ahead in the kitchen while juggling homeschool and busy family life.
Episode 14 Mom’s Away: Preparing Your Home (and Heart) Before a Trip
In this week’s episode of Homeschooling and Life Unfiltered with Court and Jess, we’re talking about traveling without our kids and all the prep that goes into making it happen. From managing mom guilt to organizing schedules, meals, l...
Episode 13 Real-Life Goals for Real-Life Moms: Planning for 2026
We’re sharing the habits we hope to build in 2026—health routines, spiritual rhythms, reading goals, and ways we want to grow in connection with our families. No pressure, just practical goals and honest conversation about building habits that ...
Episode 12 When You Homeschool and Work: Real Talk for Real Moms
We’re switching things up this week and sharing a recording of a virtual conference session instead of our normal chat‑style episode. Jess shares encouragement for moms who homeschool while also working, offering practical reminders about balan...
Episode 11 Homeschooling with a Bump (and a Baby): Navigating Pregnancy and Postpartum
Let’s be honest, homeschooling while pregnant or postpartum isn’t for the faint of heart. Between exhaustion, emotions, and endless diaper changes, some days feel like survival mode. In this episode, Court and Jess keep it real about adjusting ...
Episode 10 Finding Balance in Your Homeschool Life
Today’s episode features a recorded conference session from a virtual homeschool conference held in August 2025 through Venture Upward. Court shares about finding balance in homeschool life, including rhythms, expectations, and letting go of pr...
Episode 9 Mom Goals: What We Learned in 2025 and What’s Next
Court and Jess are looking back at the year—mess, magic, and everything in between—and sharing how they set goals that actually fit real mom life. From small wins to big lessons, we’re reflecting on 2025 and talking about how we choose prioriti...
Episode 8 Holiday Food Traditions We Love: Baking, Memories & Family Favorites
In this episode of Homeschooling and Life Unfiltered with Court and Jess, we’re diving into the foods that make the holidays feel like the holidays. From the recipes passed down for generations to the simple treats our kids ask for eve...
Episode 7 Holiday Books We Love: Cozy Reads for the Christmas Season
In this episode of Homeschooling and Life Unfiltered with Court and Jess, we’re sharing our very favorite holiday books and reading traditions. From Christmas classics and heartwarming picture books to family read-alouds that make the ...
Episode 6 Holiday Traditions We Love: Activity Advents, Story Advents & Family Fun
In this episode of Homeschooling and Life Unfiltered with Court and Jess, we’re sharing our favorite holiday activity traditions, and they couldn’t be more different! Court goes all in with an activity advent full of daily fun: themed ...
Episode 5 Homeschooling Through the Holidays
The holidays are here, and every homeschool family handles them differently! In this episode of Homeschooling and Life Unfiltered with Court and Jess, we’re sharing how we each navigate learning during the most wonderful (and chaotic) ...
Episode 4 Managing the Madness: Chores, Cleaning, and Laundry in a Home with Lots of Kids
Let’s be real, homeschooling with a house full of kids means the dishes never stop, the laundry multiplies overnight, and someone’s always hungry. In this episode of Homeschooling and Life Unfiltered with Court and Jess, we’re...
Episode 3 Family, Books, and Together Time: Our Morning Basket Routine
In this episode, we’re diving into morning baskets, also known as family school in Court's house, and how they can transform your homeschool rhythm. Whether your mornings start slow with read-alouds and devotionals or with han...