embrace change
Tuesday, 23 March 2021 / Published in - Planning and Organization, Articles, Blog

Embrace the Change

  Does anyone else have the problem of fussy kids after they’ve been indoors way too long with nasty weather?  It seems to me they lose all motivation for “regular” schoolwork and get just plain fidgety! What’s a momma to do?  Perhaps it’s time to rethink your end of the year learning strategy. No one
homeschool garden
Wednesday, 24 February 2021 / Published in - Games and Activities, Articles, Blog

Creating A Gorgeous Homeschool Spring Garden

  I’m going to be open and upfront here…I don’t like winter!  I’m sitting here right now watching it snow and thinking, man, I’m ready for spring and planting my garden. How about you?  It’s been so cold and nasty out that my kids are playing inside, and quite frankly, they’re going stir crazy.  What’s
wrong way
Wednesday, 27 January 2021 / Published in - Planning and Organization, Articles, Blog

How to Turn Around if You’re Going the Wrong Way

  Wow!  It’s already a New Year. Can you believe that?  Personally, I hope this year is better than last year overall, how about you?  So many things happened that I certainly didn’t foresee at the beginning of 2020, but I guess every year is like that in some ways.  Anyway, when you’re homeschooling you
peace
Wednesday, 23 December 2020 / Published in - Coping With Chaos, Articles, Blog

Peace in the Chaos This Christmas

  I don’t know about any of you, but quite honestly, my life is pretty chaotic right now. I have 4 kids ages 9, 7, almost 4, and almost 2. They are…BUSY! I mean like can I get a break to go to the bathroom busy, and sometimes it just gets plain overwhelming! Anybody else
homeschooling a special child
Thursday, 12 November 2020 / Published in - Teaching Methods, Articles, Blog

Homeschooling A Special Child

  We’ve never been a “label” kind of family so our son has never been officially diagnosed with any disorder, but unfortunately, he definitely shows signs of one of the “A” disorders. We decided early, however, that that would not define him. He’s 7 now, and we have come through so many challenges already. He’s
homeschool holidays
Tuesday, 13 October 2020 / Published in - Holidays, - Planning and Organization, Articles, Blog

How to Successfully Homeschool During the Holidays

By the time you’re reading this, it will be October already!  This year has been nutty, and I can’t believe it’s almost over.  If you’re anything like me, you’ve been thinking about the holidays, and quite honestly, they can be a bit stressful.  Why?  Quite simply, I think it’s because we try to do TOO
homeward bound
Tuesday, 25 August 2020 / Published in - New to Homeschooling, Articles, Blog

Are Your Kids Homeward Bound?

  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
charlotte mason
Wednesday, 01 July 2020 / Published in - Teaching Methods, Articles, Blog

Charlotte Mason Homeschool WITHOUT Losing Your Mind

  I have to admit that I am a HUGE Charlotte Mason fan in our homeschool! In fact, I’m completely CRAZY about this awesome way to teach your children. But I also know that when you first sit down and start reading it, your mind can become a bit bogged down, and it seems overwhelming!