Hi! I'm Carisa

Hi, I’m Carisa Mackey! I grew up in Iowa but moved to Kansas in 2010 to be with my now-husband, Joel. We have two amazing daughters—Lillian (10) and Poppy (7)—who keep our days filled with adventure, creativity, and learning.
Homeschooling wasn’t always in our plans. Before our oldest turned six, we wrestled with the idea of moving to a better-rated school district or finding other educational options. She attended preschool for six months before the world shut down in 2020. That’s when we took a leap of faith into homeschooling—and we haven’t looked back since! Looking back, it’s funny how many people told us we’d be a perfect fit for homeschooling. Turns out, they were right—we absolutely love it!
Our homeschool journey is all about experience and exposure—trying new things, exploring, and learning in the world around us. We’re actively involved in the Kansas City Metro homeschool community, always seeking out new classes, co-ops, field trips, and hands-on learning opportunities.
When the weather allows, you’ll find us outside! We live in Kansas City, Kansas, on a cozy half-acre lot that backs up to 50 acres of woods leading to the Missouri River. Thanks to our wonderful neighbor, we have free rein to hike and explore as much as we want. In the summer, we practically live outdoors—gardening, caring for our chickens, and doting our Maine Coon cats.
I’ve always been a maker at heart, and crafting is a huge part of our lives—especially when it comes to Halloween! Each year, I design and create our family’s costumes from start to finish, turning ordinary materials into something magical.
Though I’d love to hibernate in the winter, our homeschool adventures keep us busy year-round, connecting with other families and growing together. Homeschooling has been an unexpected blessing, and I wouldn’t trade this journey for anything!

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