Monday, 18 September 2023 / Published in Blog, Hey Mama, Hey Mama Monday

Planning for Life After Graduation, Mama

Hey Mama, Are you stressing over college prep for your high schoolers? Do you worry that your kids won’t have what it takes to get into a good college or get a good job ? Remember . . . One thing matters most of all: Raising your children up to love and obey the Lord. That they would make Him their
Monday, 11 September 2023 / Published in Blog, Hey Mama, Hey Mama Monday

Do You Compare Yourself to Other Mamas, Mama?

Hey Mama, You thought you had an unproductive week (especially compared to everyone else you know). You whispered under your breath that it was useless . . . pointless . . . low yielding . . . you are just not cut out for this.  “But it may have been more productive had I made
Monday, 28 August 2023 / Published in Blog, Hey Mama, Hey Mama Monday

Is a Child Only as Grammatical as His Parents, Mama?

Hey Mama, God bless you and keep you in this new year . . . whether you’re great at grammar or not. Let me share a little secret. I know a number of homeschooling parents (dead serious) who are pretty bad at grammar, not so good at spelling, and who are wholly committed to homeschooling
Monday, 21 August 2023 / Published in Blog, Hey Mama, Hey Mama Monday

How Do You Write Your Schedule for the Year, Mama?

Hey Mama, How you write your schedule has to fit YOUR life and your family. I can give you all the ideas in the world, but if something doesn’t work for you, it’s not going to work for your family. If this area is a struggle for you, the first thing you need to do
Monday, 31 July 2023 / Published in Blog, Hey Mama, Hey Mama Monday

Economics: More Important Than You Think, Mama

Hey Mama, Today you may have awakened with a sense of dread. All too common, especially these last few weeks, right? The enemy is ever-ready and alert, poised to steal our joy, interrupt our thoughts (or prayers), and get our minds off Christ. That old Devil’s primary job is to lie—to make things seem worse
Monday, 24 July 2023 / Published in Blog, Hey Mama, Hey Mama Monday

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

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
Wednesday, 05 July 2023 / Published in - Resources, Blog

When Mom Has a Minute (or Maybe More)

Picture this: It’s your busiest homeschool day of the week—the one that grabs your best hours and takes you on the road to your co-op or music or swimming lessons or errands. You remember those full days from the last homeschool year and know you’ll have more crazy busy days again next school year. Days
Monday, 03 July 2023 / Published in Blog, Hey Mama, Hey Mama Monday

Weaving a Tapestry of History, Mama

Hey Mama, Today is about history . . . yours, your kids’, and our Forefathers’ who have taught us so much (if we’ll be quiet and listen). History doesn’t have to be all serious and Constitution-y. Yes, it can be, but it can be so much more than that, too. It’s baking bread with the
Monday, 26 June 2023 / Published in Blog, Hey Mama, Hey Mama Monday

Do You Have an Eternal View of History, Mama?

Hey Mama, A verse that brings me great comfort is this one because it reminds me of the bigger picture: “It is of the Lord’s mercies that we are not consumed, because his compassions fail not. They are new every morning: great is thy faithfulness.” – Lamentations 3:22-23 God is eternal. He has been around
Monday, 12 June 2023 / Published in Blog, Hey Mama, Hey Mama Monday

Nature Journaling and Geocaching, Mama

Summer is a great time to get outdoors and have fun learning (and the kids don’t even have to realize they’re soaking up knowledge). If your kids like sketching, drawing, or journaling, head outside with sketchbooks and have the kids jot down what’s special about God’s creation to them. If scavenger hunts are more your
Monday, 05 June 2023 / Published in Blog, Hey Mama, Hey Mama Monday

Looking Back on Your School Year: Did You Succeed or Fail, Mama?

Hey Mama, This school year has not been easy. There were times when you would have liked to quit. We have those DAYS sometimes. It feels like it would be better to just go back to bed (or hide under it). Seems pointless . . . or downright “over” at times. All of us fall
Monday, 22 May 2023 / Published in Blog, Hey Mama, Hey Mama Monday

A Place Called Special, Mama

Hey Mama, If you’re wondering whether you can homeschool your special needs child or are looking for suggestions from moms who’ve been there, check out these articles. Ten Reasons to Homeschool Your Child With Special Needs Homeschooling Your Special Needs Child Is Special Needs Homeschooling Possible? And remember . . . YOU are right where you’re