When Life Takes Over the List
Are you a list person? I sure am! I can’t survive with out my daily To-Do list. When a lady struggles with Mom Brain and multitasking tendencies that leave half-finished tasks strewn through the house...
View ArticleReluctance to Homeschool
You know, it’s funny how many wonderful ladies I’ve met over the years who are absolutely astounded that I homeschool. They simply can’t fathom taking on the kind of responsibility involved. Just the...
View ArticleCurriculum Hunt
It’s that lovely time of the year again. Time to gear up for the coming school year. I am NOT ready. Surprise, surprise, right? It’s the same every year. While some aspects of school year prep get...
View ArticleHow Do I Make the First Day of Homeschool Special?
This is the question I’ve pondered for the past few weeks. As our summer dwindled away and the new school year loomed on the horizon, I could sense that my kids were not at all eager to leave their...
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A Study in Cats: Art and Our Furry Friends
Well, our first day of school was a success. Shocked? I was. It wasn’t what I expected. Sure, the work load was easy. Couple that with games and fun food and you’re sure to have a recipe for success,...
View ArticleAre there Really Veteran Homeschoolers?
That question bears repeating. But maybe in a different way. Is there really such a thing as a veteran homeschooler? I sat across from a woman whom I consider a mentor in my homeschooling journey, two...
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Grandma’s Mashed Potato Doughnuts
Back in November the kids and I found ourselves in need of a baking project. Or rather a surplus of potatoes necessitated a baking project. You see, now and again the kids and I like to break up the...
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My Big Announcement!
I have a big announcement to make! Drum roll please….we’re expecting baby #3! Apparently, this is all going to be happening July 15th. (Or thereabouts). I am very happy, excited, tired, thrilled, more...
View ArticleHomeschooling Ideas for the Conventionally Schooled Child
So you’re a parent who’s decided to go the conventional route and send your kids to public school. You’ve assessed the situation for what it is and know that homeschool simply isn’t a fit for your...
View ArticleHomeschool for the Conventionally Schooled: Curriculum Supplementation Part I
For homeschooling families, the idea of supplementation is nothing new. Often, through the process of trial and error we discover that certain subjects need augmenting. Maybe the math curriculum you...
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