Monday, 12 September 2022 / Published in * Encouragement, Articles, Blog, Hey Mama, Hey Mama Monday

Well Grounded in God’s Word, Mama

The Bible resource we use is . . . the Bible. As soon as our kids can read Genesis 1:1, they get their own large print Bible and off we go! This is the most important textbook in our homeschool. Here are just seven reasons why. 1. Important for Our Conviction for Homeschooling  What do you say
Monday, 05 September 2022 / Published in * Encouragement, Blog, Hey Mama, Hey Mama Monday

Fitting It All In, Mama

Hey Mama, Fitting it all in can be a real challenge some days. Today, I had to take my younger kids to the McDonald’s Play Place so I could get some work done. But the most important thing that helps me get anything accomplished is standing on God’s promises and asking Him what I need to fit
Tuesday, 26 July 2022 / Published in * Encouragement, Articles, Blog, Hey Mama, Hey Mama Monday

Hey Mama Monday: Mercy Every Minute, Mama

Does teaching spelling make you smile, sing, and celebrate? Or does it wear you out as you shed a few tears? And just why are wear and tear spelled the same but sound so different? Seems like a lot of “wear and tear” on this old homeschool mom! Sometimes spelling success comes through hard work over many years, and sometimes it comes
Wednesday, 06 July 2022 / Published in * Encouragement, * Faith and Family, Articles, Blog

Why We Homeschool

We’ve all been asked, “Why do you homeschool?” I always give a different answer depending on where I am, what I am doing, and how much time I have until the kids get antsy. Putting down my answer in words gave me clarity and helped me remember some basics that I can now share quickly.
Wednesday, 15 June 2022 / Published in * Encouragement, Articles, Blog

Teach Teens to Live Debt-Free

  After years of helping people get out of debt, I believe it’s never too early to teach children how to live debt-free. Once they reach the teen years, avoiding debt is an absolutely essential life skill. Teens are bombarded with the idea of “Buy now, pay later” or “Get a loan to help your
Wednesday, 08 June 2022 / Published in Articles, Blog, * Encouragement

One Thing

                          One thing have I asked of the LORD, that I will seek after…(Ps. 27:4a)   In this crowded 21st century life, it’s hard to zero in on one thing to ask of the Lord. As a home educator, many things vie for attention: children, spouse, house, activities of all kinds, not the least
Monday, 30 May 2022 / Published in * Encouragement, Articles, Blog, Hey Mama, Hey Mama Monday

Hey Mama Monday: Teachable Moments, Mama

  Hey Mama,   When you homeschool, you have the gift of time. Time to be a super model. Not the kind the world drools over. I mean the real kind – a model of the Lord your God. A super role model to your children, who are always watching. You’re not perfect, and you
Monday, 16 May 2022 / Published in * Encouragement, Articles, Blog, Hey Mama, Hey Mama Monday

Hey Mama Monday: The Solution for Family Stress: Family Rest, Mama!

  Hey Mama,   Is there stress or strife in your family? When the family isn’t rested, there tends to be more stress and strife among its members.  I don’t know about you, but our summer so far has been the busiest ever. In fact, we have been doing nothing but running around (all really