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Expectations…
When I began this journey of homeschooling, I thought I had to have everything perfect. I have that tendency anyway, but since I had been a teacher for many years… I thought my homeschool had to...
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Tips for Keeping Burn out at bay…
I know homeschooling isn’t the easiest job I’ve ever done. Though it is very rewarding, it requires so much of me… personally, physically, emotionally, etc. Sometimes, I need to just step back and...
View ArticleTaking the First Step
Making that Decision to Homeschool You’ve been thinking about this for a long time, right? I did too! Finally, I took that first – most difficult – step! Starting down the homeschooling path isn’t...
View ArticleSimple Crafts for Kids
I don’t know about you, but I really hate to hear the “B” word. It’s a terrible word, full of despair and desperation. However, if used at our house… the consequences are many! So, if anyone decides...
View ArticleExercise Focuses Your Mind
Are you getting a little crazy with the kid’s constant energy? Are they just unable to get quiet? It sounds like you need a little intervention. Let’s get ’em to focus! STOP… Don’t stress yourself out...
View ArticleChristmas Break Boredom Busters
Yes, it’s that time… all of the busy -ness of Christmas is nearing an end. The presents have been wrapped and are under the tree… and the kids are on Christmas break. Even for homeschoolers, that...
View ArticleNeed something different? Start homeschooling!
So, from what I’ve seen the statistics show that most people change from traditional schooling to homeschooling in the month of October and January. I’m sure we can all guess as to the timing of that…...
View ArticleA Year with Jesus by R.P. Nettlehorst
This is a short daily devotional book, focusing on the teaching/words of Jesus. The idea is to help the Christian have a daily time of reflection and meditation on The Bible. The words of Jesus begin...
View ArticleHomeschooling Online
Homeschooling is an awesome opportunity to challenge and encourage your children to be the best that they can be. The options for homeschooling your child are endless… and the resources that are...
View Article10 Ways to Instill a Love for Learning
Don’t you wish that just once you might hear a child say, “I really really want to learn about that!” My children and the children that I’ve taught over the years will often get interested in learning...
View ArticleReview of Science4Us and Time4Learning
We’ve been homeschooling for (what seems like) a million years. LOL! Not really, but it’s been over 11. All of those years have been homeschooling 5 or more kiddos at once. If any of you are in that...
View ArticleGet Through College Debt Free
Yep… it’s tough. Most think it’s pretty near impossible, but there are a few things that you can encourage your graduates to do to make it through without a mountain of debt. Take the SAT/ACT till you...
View Article5 Surprising Ways to Summer School
How can we make this summer different? How can we cover the gaps? How can we make up that course? How can I get a BREAK while the kids are still doing some learning? These are my questions this summer…...
View ArticleFinding Your Best Fit Curriculum Now!
Yeah, it’s August. For real… and time for those dreaded words… Back. To. School. (or home school – LOL!) If you haven’t already, you may be on the hunt for the perfect curriculum for your home school....
View ArticleReview of Traces of Guilt by Dee Henderson
“Gabriel Thane is the sheriff and lifetime resident of Carin County Illinois, committed to upholding the law and keeping the residents safe. Lieutenant Evie Blackwell is a State Police Detective...
View ArticleMy Homeschool Game Plan in 5!
So, it’s officially “Back to Homeschool!” And, we’ve been having a great time – how about you? We have really swapped things up this year, and have tried a totally new combination. It’s been working...
View ArticleExpectations…
When I began this journey of homeschooling, I thought I had to have everything perfect. I have that tendency anyway, but since I had been a teacher for many years… I thought my homeschool had to...
View ArticleTips for Keeping Burn out at bay…
“Casting all your care upon Him, for He careth for you.” I Peter 5:7 I know homeschooling isn’t the easiest job I’ve ever done. Though it is very rewarding, it requires so much of me… personally,...
View ArticleHow not to Lose Your Focus in Life’s Chaos!
Life can be crazy. Chaos happens. But, it doesn’t have to get your home school off track. With our family of 8 we’ve been through this many times. Sickness, moving, or life events can all cause a...
View ArticleIs Stress Contagious?
It’s common at our house that when one of us gets a bit irritated the rest of us get snippy just for company. So, I’ve been reading alot lately on stress. What causes it and how it can affect not only...
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