Hey Mama Monday: Mama, You Can Homeschool On a Budget

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  Hey, Mama, With seven kids, although some of them have graduated, money can be tight for everything — not just homeschooling. Homeschooling doesn’t have to be expensive. With the internet, the library, the support of other homeschool families, and the use of creative budgeting, you can homeschool inexpensively. Take a look at some advice
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Hey Mama Monday: Mama, Stand Firm in Your Decision to Homeschool

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  If you are like me, you are often tempted to scream, “I can’t do this another year!” And, you would probably be right that you cannot do this. At least, not without help. Homeschooling along with just living life is often overwhelming, and unless you have something strong to stand on, you will easily
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Hey Mama Monday: Mama, Mentor Me

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  In the early years of homeschooling, I had some wonderful mentors in my local homeschool group, true women of God who studied Him and revealed His life through their homeschooling. Before I knew it, or was even ready, I was the mentor to others although I never felt capable or qualified. It is an
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Hey Mama Monday: Mama, Your Yay to Their Nay

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Hey Mama, Naysayers. You know them well. In homeschooling, we all have those friends or family members who question our education choices. They are negative and disapproving of our decision to home educate. -“Your children won’t have the diversity of electives offered in public school.” -“How will they ever learn to properly socialize with others?”
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Homeschool – 5 Advantages of Small

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  When you count the blessings of home-style learning, you are not be intimidated by the GIGANTIC government school. You know the truth is: . . . What the BIG school can do, . . . . . . your LITTLE school can do better. In the SMALL school, the benefit of reading INTERESTING books
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Homeschooling Mistakes You Are Probably Making

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  When we first started homeschooling, the LAST thing I wanted to hear was that I was doing it all wrong. But let’s be honest. We all have had designated seats on the struggle bus. Homeschooling can be messy. And, oh so challenging. I first started writing this little post in my head, months and
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Are Your Kids Homeward Bound?

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  I keep being totally floored at the people telling me they may homeschool this year!  I mean, anyone who knows me knows I’m a total and complete advocate of homeschooling.  But these changes that are upcoming are encouraging some very die-hard public schoolers to consider this amazing school choice. But invariably some people will
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4 Survival Tips for Your First Year of Homeschooling

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  Are you thinking about homeschooling this year? If so, then welcome to one of the most amazing adventures you will ever experience. Homeschooling is a wonderful journey, but if you’re first beginning, it may also feel a bit daunting. I’d love to share a few survival tips with you that I wish someone had
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