Ditch the Toxins. Simplify the Learning. Create a Life You Love.

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Hey there! I’m Alisha—former teacher, homeschool mom, and founder of Avapure-your low-tox lifestyle help.

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You don’t need a degree.
You don’t need the perfect schedule.
You don’t need to know everything before you start. What your kids need most?
A mom who’s willing to learn with them.
To explore, mess up, ask questions, pivot, and try again. Homeschooling isn’t about getting it all “right.” It’s about growing together.
It’s about showing your child that learning is lifelong—and sometimes the best lessons happen when plans fall apart. You don’t have to be the expert.
You just have to show up. 👇 Tag a mama who needs to hear this.
And follow along if you’re walking this imperfect path too. #homeschooling #unschooling #naturallearning #homeschool #homeeducation #homeschoolmom #homeschoolinspiration #homeschoolencouragement #homeschoolingbyheart
Let me say this louder for the mama in the back: 
👉 You do not need a teaching degree to homeschool.
 You need trust.
In your child.
In yourself.
 And in the power of real-life learning. Homeschooling isn’t about playing school, it’s about creating a home where learning naturally happens. 👇 Drop a ❤️ if you’ve ever doubted yourself and follow for more honest encouragement like this. #homeschoolencouragement #homeschoolinspiration #unschooling #homeschoolcommunity #homeschoolmomlife #unschoolingfamily #naturallearning
They taught us to sit still. Raise our hand. Memorize, repeat, obey.
And we called it “education.” But what if school wasn’t designed to raise critical thinkers. What if it was designed to create compliant ones? If you’re homeschooling and still trying to make it look like school…
 Pause.
 Ask yourself:
Who benefits from your child being easy to manage instead of free to think? The truth?
Learning doesn’t need desks, bells, or test scores. It needs curiosity, connection, and trust. ✌️Unschooling isn’t radical.
Forcing kids to learn on someone else’s timeline is. 👇 Drop a 🔥 if you feel this.
💬 Let’s talk: What’s something you had to unlearn about school? #homeschooling #unschooling #homeschool #homeeducation #naturallearning #homeschoolmom #homeschoollife #unschoolingfamily #homeschoolinspiration #naturallearning
Let’s get uncomfortable for a minute…. Is the rigid curriculum and checking all the boxes to help our kids- or make ourselves more comfortable? Learning doesn’t require a curriculum. It requires connection, curiosity, and courage. There’s other options. Break free from the chains of government education still holding so many homeschoolers back. If you feel something is still missing from your homeschooling, I encourage you step out of your comfort zone and learn something new WITH your kiddos, WITHOUT and expensive box of materials. 👇 drop a 🔥 if this hits home for you. Or tag the friend who keeps asking what program to use. 📢 save this if you are questioning everything and good, you should be. #homeschool #homeeducator #homeschoolingmom #homeschoolingfamily #unschool #naturallearning #curriculum #homeschoolcurriculum
What if learning looked like barefoot walks, messy hands, and wide-eyed wonder? 
What if science started in your backyard—with questions, not worksheets? I’m putting the finishing touches on something very special for families who crave a simpler, more natural way to learn. ✨ No pressure. No printouts. Just play, exploration, and connection.
 Stay tuned, mama—this one’s for you. 💚 I hope to bridge the gap between riding curriculum and learning through curiosity for mommas that want to do it differently, but aren’t sure where to begin. Follow for natural learning for all ages. #homeschooling #unschooling #homeeducation #homeschool #naturallearning #homeschoolinspiration #unschoolingfamily #homeschoolingmom #homeschoolcurriculum
What if learning looked like barefoot walks, messy hands, and wide-eyed wonder? 
What if science started in your backyard with questions, not worksheets? I’m putting the finishing touches on something very special for families who crave a simpler, more natural way to learn- but need a little nudge to help them get started. ✨ No pressure. No printouts. Just play, exploration, and connection. 
Stay tuned, mama, this one’s for you. 💚 From a teacher turned unschooling parent, I get asked all the time where to begin. THIS is where you begin. A complete science learning guide for all ages to guide YOU on how to guide your children through natural learning. 🧪 If you are interested in foundational science skills without a textbook, fostering an environment where children will learn through play, nature and curiosity, and simple activities that are designed for real life connections- I’ve got you covered. Drop INFO and I’ll make sure you are first to know. #homeschoollessons #homeschoolcurriculum #science #naturallearning #handsonscience #unschoolinglife #unschoolingfamily #learningthroughplay