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Tackling the Portfolio Chaos

Friday, 28 July 2023 by Barbori

Neat piles of paper. Everything perfectly alphabetized. I once went into a bead store that had everything perfectly organized in rows, sorted by every color. Oh, it was heaven. Honestly…though…that isn’t me. At least, my mind does not naturally work in a way that can keep everything in order in a way that really makes

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Homeschooling While Working

Wednesday, 26 July 2023 by Barbori

Working while homeschooling can be as difficult and as rewarding as you want to make it. Both of them take commitment, dedication, and the ability to compartmentalize time. I started a business while in the throes of homeschooling in order to help my husband financially with our family and to encourage other homeschooling parents. But

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Did You Run Out of Time to Do Everything You Planned, Mama?

Monday, 24 July 2023 by Barbori

Hey Mama, I don’t know about you, but this could be a common lament at my house: “Help, I ran out of time to do everything I planned!” In my zoo (otherwise known as a family–grin), that’s a common problem. I can make all kinds of plans, but real life all too often steps

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Homeschooling Your High Schooler with Heart Series: Part 1 – Certificates: A Higher Ed Option Worth Considering for Your Teen

Friday, 21 July 2023 by Barbori

You wear so many hats as a homeschooling parent: instructor, referee, maker of disciples, cook, driver, nurse, life skills coach. Hats off to you! As your teen begins to resemble the adult he or she will very soon become, you add the important hat of guidance counselor. You know the skills and interests of your