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Around here, we begin our homeschool year rather late. Never before September 1st, and rarely before September 15. One year we didn’t begin until October! So while many homeschool moms are several weeks or more into their homeschool year, I’m just beginning to plan. However, I’m not planning what you might think. I’ve been homeschooling since…
Don’t you wish that once you cleaned your home it would just stay clean? It’s really some cruel joke that we have to contend not just with endless rounds of dishes and laundry, but with dust that just won’t stay away. Dusting again?? #AintNobodyGotTimeFoDat! Dust is exactly what lead me on my journey to research…
While in the car on Easter morning, my husband and I were having a chat about life. The good moments, the tough moments, and how all those moments have worked together to form this life, this family, we love so much. We chatted about each of our children, what we love about them, and what drives…
For those homeschool veterans out there, do you ever feel like the face of homeschool is changing? I know I do. I began homeschooling in 2001 and have graduated two homeschooled students. Over the years, I’ve watched (and participated) as homeschooling’s main cause shifted from parental freedom to socialization wars and now academic excellence. And…
I’ve been trying to learn the true meaning of hospitality. In my research, I’ve learned that hospitality is much simpler than I thought. Dictionary.com defines hospitality as such: The friendly reception and treatment of guests or strangers. Reading that easy definition suddenly made me feel that hospitality doesn’t have to be as complicated as I’ve…
Three cheers for sandpaper!! No, really. Recently I learned a bit about the history of sandpaper, and it’s quite interesting. In fact, I think it would make a wonderful sandpaper unit study. I’ve compiled some great information to help get you started! Once you begin, you’ll want to dig deeper. There is a long, rich…
Today, I had the pleasure of speaking at a local homeschool conference. This is the second year I’ve been given the opportunity. Each year I leave feeling blessed because I expect the conference to go one way, and there’s inevitably a sharp left turn that takes me on an exciting adventure. This year I was…
It’s common to experience homeschool burn out at this time in the school year. You and your children have worked hard for many months, you’re tired of the looooong winter, and spring looks so tempting. It’s easy to want to call off school and just forget about it! You’ve hit the wall. You’re burnt out….
Here we are, rapidly approaching the end of the school year. Perhaps your year has gone swimmingly- I hope it has! Or perhaps, you’re like me and find yourself frustrated that the curriculum “didn’t work.” You’ve spent time and (maybe a lot of) money on this curriculum thinking *this* will be what helps. Only to be let down….
Sometime toward the end of January, the walls can start to close in on a homeschooler who lives in a true “winter climate.” The kids want to run and jump. Mom wants to go somewhere, anywhere, other than the kitchen or living room. It’s a precursor to Spring Fever. But where to go? Field trip…
What is the Secret to Being Happy? We can read 100 self help books, parenting books and follow the newest fads in child rearing. We can get a hobby, have time with friends or meditate. We can lose weight, look younger and have perfect children. But it’s never really enough to make us, or keep…
Let’s all make an effort to be sure our elderly family and friends know how much they are loved this holiday season! Christmas and other holidays can be difficult for the elderly, especially if they’ve lost friends, children or a spouse. Add to that illness, hearing loss, or being shut-in, and you have a recipe…
