Hi, I’m Tamara!
I’m a wife and homeschooling mom to four amazing kids.
Here at The Workout Mama, I share encouragement for faith, homeschooling, and healthy living, with the hope of pointing others to Christ and finding joy in the everyday.
I’m so glad you’re here.
Latest from the blog…
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The Ultimate Guide to Arizona ESA
Last updated: July 2026 When our family first began using Arizona’s Empowerment Scholarship Account (ESA) program, it looked very different than it does today. Long before ESA became a universal program, our younger two children qualified and had ESA accounts. Then, when Arizona expanded the program and made it available to all students, our older…
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Why We Switched from Saxon Math to Shormann Math (And What Happened Next)
For years, Saxon Math was a steady and trusted part of our homeschool. It was consistent, thorough, and it worked. But as my oldest moved into the upper grades, something began to shift. Math lessons that once felt manageable started stretching longer and longer, turning into a daily struggle to fit everything else in. I…
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IEW Teaching Writing: Structure and Style Review for Homeschool Parents
This school year was the fourth year using the Institute for Excellence in Writing (IEW) in our homeschool. When my two youngest children graduate high school we will have been using IEW for twelve years total in our home with our four children. Essentially this is why I decided to invest the time into Teaching…
Shop My Favorites
Here you’ll find many of the books, tools, and everyday favorites that have served our family well. From homeschool resources and Bible study tools to healthy living essentials and cozy home finds, I hope these recommendations encourage and equip you wherever God has you in this season.