About Sarah &
Pulling Together Homeschool
The Systems That Work When Life Gets Messy
I'm Sarah Pulling, creator of homeschool organization systems that were battle-tested through cancer treatment and military moves. As a homeschool mom to three energetic boys and military spouse to an active-duty Navy Chief, I know firsthand how quickly "perfect" homeschool plans can unravel when real life happens.
Our Story
When I was diagnosed with stage three breast cancer in January 2024, our carefully constructed homeschool world collided with an impossible reality: how would we maintain educational consistency through chemo, surgery, and radiation?
As my husband stepped up to take over much of our day-to-day teaching, I realized I couldn't keep our homeschool plans trapped in my head anymore. I needed systems that could run even when I couldn't—systems anyone could navigate without my constant guidance.
That's when I discovered Notion and began creating what would become the Homeschool Record Keeper—a digital command center born not from a desire for a pretty planner, but from absolute necessity.
Through treatment, we discovered the power of our "Non-Negotiable Core"—the three simple daily activities that kept our homeschool moving forward even on my hardest days:
15 minutes of reading
One math concept
One thought-provoking discussion
This minimalist approach taught us that progress doesn't have to be perfect to be valuable—a lesson that transformed how we approach homeschooling.
From Personal Solution to Helping Others
By October 2024, as I completed radiation treatment, I realized the systems I'd created out of necessity could help other families navigate their own challenging seasons—whether facing a health crisis, military move, new baby, or just the everyday chaos of homeschooling multiple children.
That's when Pulling Together Homeschool was born.
Today, I offer the digital tools and step-by-step guidance I wish I'd had when we began our homeschool journey six years ago. From the Homeschool Confidence Pathway that builds a strong foundation to the Notion templates that organize every detail, these resources are designed for real families living real, messy lives.
Why "Pulling Together"?
Our family name perfectly captures the collaborative spirit that carried us through our toughest season. It represents both our literal identity as the Pulling family of five and the philosophy that's central to successful homeschooling: working together to create something stronger than any of us could build alone.
What Sets Us Apart
Unlike many homeschool resources created in ideal circumstances, our systems were developed during our family's most challenging season. They don't just work when everything is going perfectly—they were specifically designed to function when life gets messy.
You won't find glossy promises of Pinterest-perfect homeschool spaces here. Instead, you'll discover practical systems that:
Reduce mental load by getting homeschool plans out of your head
Create consistency even through major life transitions
Simplify record-keeping to satisfy state requirements without the stress
Track expenses to make informed decisions about curriculum investments
Build confidence through clear step-by-step guidance
Ready to Create Systems That Survive Real Life?
Whether you're just starting your homeschool journey or looking to bring organization to an established homeschool, I'd love to help you create systems that work even when life doesn't go according to plan.