Too. Much. Stuff!

stuff
  For generations, our ancestral farmhouse collected generational stuff, until little paths wound through it. My grandma dropped by shortly after my husband and I moved in. I was mortified, but all she reported to my mother was how nice the brown cloth looked on our table, the one spot I’d managed to carve from
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3 Tips for Getting to Church on Time

church on time
  Recently, I wrote a blog post as a reminder of the importance of attending weekly worship service. No matter which day you attend, I believe it is imperative for us to come together for encouragement and fellowship. However, as a wife and mother, I am reminded every week that my lack of preparation can
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Making Preparations Is Better Than Making Plans

preparations
  We all know that we could plan every detail of our lives, and it would do no good.  Flexibility is really a vital part of survival in this life at home, in school, with life circumstances, and even a grocery store run!  Although we need to be cautious to not make too many plans,
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Buried in Books

books
  Homeschoolers don’t like books, homeschoolers love books! Our book collection grows every year and nearly every room in our house has a pile of books. Organization may seem like a daunting task, but being able to find the precise book you are looking for is a time-saver. With that in mind, here are some
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Baby Prepping

baby
  As I write this, I’m currently 29 weeks pregnant with baby #4. The baby is due sometime in January, so we will still be actively homeschooling. What am I doing to prepare for this huge event? Actually, I am already prepping so that when the time comes, I will hopefully be “mostly” prepared. Here’s
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Two Ways Children Can Help Create Homeschool Lessons

children
  Educating our children at home has given us the ability to have freedom and flexibility in choosing topics throughout the school year.  In the beginning of our journey I took it upon myself to choose what we studied but over the past two years I have incorporated the children in those decisions.  Though they
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A Better Way to Make Goals for Your Homeschool

goals
  I think setting goals for our homeschool is important because it helps clarify our vision and guides us in how to plan our days. However, there is a temptation to make a long list of unrealistic expectations and then feel like a failure when we don’t reach these goals. Using the advice of productivity
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Learning at Christmas

christmas
  Can you get ready for Christmas and homeschool at the same time? Of course you can. You can schedule everything perfectly and have the perfect balance of school, fun, and preparation. OR… You can combine Christmas adventures and preparations as one big learning experience. How We Did It Before the children got to high
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