We Must Choose Joy
Wednesday, 06 December 2017
“You look mad. All the time. I know you’re not, but you look like you are.” “You’re pretty when you smile, Mama; smile more!” “Look—my face is mad—like Mama’s.” Am I really an angry person? I tend to think of myself as serious, deep and thoughtful. . . . I mean, I homeschool four
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4 Ways to Incorporate ‘Jesus is the Reason’ into your Homeschool Day
Tuesday, 05 December 2017
Homeschooling during the holidays can seem like a monumental task for many families. Tasks like decorations, gifts, activities, and preparing meals can be stressful and overwhelming. Yet, you don’t need to get wrapped up in the materialism of the world. Instead, remember the REAL reason for the season! There are SO many creative ways
Our Life: We Live It, We Love It, And Most Of All We Enjoy It!
Tuesday, 05 December 2017
By Mindy LeBel Growing up in a small town I was very impressed with the amount of activities there are for children and homeschooling families. With Tuesday swim lessons (Port Hope), library Wednesdays (Cobourg), Forest Friends Thursdays (Welcome) and sport day Fridays (Baltimore), there are lots of opportunities for
How to Start a Homeschool Book & Movie Club
Monday, 04 December 2017
One of my favorite parts of homeschooling my girls has been participating in the monthly book and movie club. I love the opportunity to share my love of reading, and of course the camaraderie between many families in our area is a bonus. Read, Watch, Talk – Book and Movie Club has been successful for
Hey Mama Monday: If You Thought Your Week Was Unproductive… Look Again.
Monday, 04 December 2017
Hey Mama, You thought you had an unproductive week. You whispered under your breath that it was useless, pointless, low yielding, and that you are just not cut out. Let’s look at some truth, though, OK? 1. Your kids – when they wake up – look for you. It’s the Mama they run to
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Have Yourself a Healthy Little Christmas
Sunday, 03 December 2017
It’s ironic that I’m passing along advice on how to stay healthy during the holiday season. Gurrrlll! I’ve been sick for a week. Some nasty cold has laid me low. I do, however, understand the need for preventative care. When I was 27 years old, I had a near fatal episode of congestive heart
The Season of Not Gifting
Saturday, 02 December 2017
Far too many of us get stressed out around this time of year because we are trying to live like the rest of the world. We want the perfect picture for our Christmas cards, the best selection of food for our holiday party, and we want to choose the perfect gift for every person
The Old Schoolhouse® Magazine 2017/18 Winter Issue
Friday, 01 December 2017
Don’t miss out on your opportunity to grab the newest print edition of The Old Schoolhouse® Magazine, Winter 2017/18, that is heading off to the printers very soon! You need to make your way over to the TOS Store and get your copy pre-ordered at the amazing price of $10 (which includes shipping!). Do