10 Ways You Might Just Be A Homeschooling Mom
If you’re a homeschool mom, chances are you catch yourself doing and saying things that may seem odd to other non-homeschoolers. After all, gluing M&M’s to a paper plate and calling it an atom may...
View ArticleThe Day We Decided to Quit (and why it was the best decision we ever made!)
It was July. I lay awake while my family slept peacefully. My mind was flooded with thoughts of the upcoming school year. Something I had read in a blog post earlier that day kept coming to the...
View ArticleWhen Home Sweet Home is also Home Sweet School
How do we balance it all as homeschoolers? How do we maintain our home life, family life, and school in one contained space? Where is the separation between school and home? When do you turn off...
View ArticleWhen Your Perfectly Planned Day Turns Out Less Than Perfect
Friends, I’m going to be completely honest with you. I have felt like a complete and utter failure both this week and last. My schedule has been filled to the brim with activity. So full, in fact,...
View ArticleScheduling Your Year – Tips and Tricks For Getting the Most Out of Your...
Yesterday was the first day of our sabbath week. What is sabbath week, you ask? Sabbath week is one, whole glorious week without school! On this particular week, I also took time off work. So our...
View ArticleTop 5 Reasons Why You Shouldn’t Homeschool
It happens quite frequently. My boys and I will be checking out at the grocery store, running errands, or any number of other things, and we are stopped and asked that same, all too familiar question....
View ArticleFreebie Friday – 3/25
Welcome back to our Freebie Friday!! Today’s freebie is our literature timeline. Use this free printable in conjunction with your read aloud, or have your student use it independently. Your options are...
View ArticleFrom Planning to Purpose – Scheduling Your Homeschool Year
Friends, I simply cannot believe that it is time to start beginning preparations for next school year! This year has just flown by! Don’t you agree? Planning for a new school year can be overwhelming...
View ArticleSchooling From Rest
Two weeks ago, our normal homeschool routine was replaced by chaos and busyness. (I say that like its a new thing. HAHA!) That’s life though. Things happen that require our attention. Opportunities...
View ArticleDays Like This
Have you ever had one of those days? Those days when, as much as you love and adore your children, you wonder if you can drop them off with their grandparents till they reach adulthood? Those days when...
View ArticleTo The Mom Who Thinks She Can’t Do It
Hey there mama, I see you. I see that worried look on your face. You long to homeschool your brood, but you’re not sure you can do it. Perhaps there is a new babe at home, or an elderly family member...
View ArticleOur Adventures With The Swiss Family Robinson
Well, our school year has drawn to a close and oh, what an adventure it was! As I have posted before, our family is HUGELY into novel studies. Much of our daily learning is focused on classic works of...
View ArticleThat’s a Wrap : Our School Year Recap
This past school year was challenging. If you’ve read my blog posts for any length of time, you’ve probably noticed. (haha) Our year started off great! With flying colors! We stayed on task, we...
View ArticleOur Curricula Choices
Our school year is in full swing! Although this school year is just beginning, there is already a different feel behind it. We are less rushed, and more at peace. I have changed the structure of our...
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