A couple weeks ago, Tim surprised me with a special date night experience. We stepped into a museum exhibit, unsure of what to expect. We came away awed by the beauty, inspired by the story, and refreshed by both the artist’s craftmanship and the modern technical feat that was accomplished. We attended “Beyond Van Gogh;…
How do you learn to count to 100? The answer is; Play with a timer. Yes, play is the answer. Play with a timer, and you may learn to count to 100. This is true for my youngest son. He learned how to count to 100 by playing with a timer. I bought a set…
Wellness day for Students & Staff This school year, our local High School hosted a new event called “Wellness Day.” Two days on the calendar are dedicated to the health and well-being of the students and staff. The goal is fun! Laughter, play-time, and just having fun offers a necessary release of both physical and…
Last December, I said goodbye to my Grandmother. I find such a peace in knowing that she loved Jesus and that she’s standing by His side right now, drawing breath, walking, smiling, and enjoying peace in heaven with Him. Knowing that has been such a rock through a really sad goodbye. I think this goodbye…
Two years ago, Tim and I tried something new together; we took dancing lessons. On our way to A Weekend To Remember in Madison, WI, we stopped at the Fred Astaire Dance Studio for a free introductory lesson. We LOVED the experience! We learned the steps to the Rhumba, the Foxtrot, and the beginning of…
Today was a full day! It’s Christmas concert time….. and also day & night rehearsals, basketball games, Christmas parades, gift-wrapping, shopping, decorating, and the list goes on. My friend and I share texts throughout the week with various Homeschool wins. I texted her this afternoon, and the blessing I shared is one that she probably…
The Practice of Gratitude Gratitude takes practice. When I’m feeling less than stellar or discouraged about things, I begin to think through why I’m feeling those feelings. Many times I realize that I’ve forgotten to practice gratitude. It’s a small habit, seemingly insignificant. Yet, it has profound impacts on our daily life. It’s similar to…
Finding a good fit in curriculum is very exciting. These past few years, I have explored and found some great matches for my children and myself. In this post I hope to share the best high school curriculum I have found so far in my journey. Why is curriculum important? Curriculum serves as a tool…
Every child is different; different personality, hair color, interests, style choices, and so much more. This is also true when it comes to learning styles in homeschool. Every individual is created by God with intentional design and loving care. Though children can grow up in the same home with the same parents, they are each…
Visual learners enjoy many illustrations when reading and colorful pages when using workbooks. When away from their desk, these visual learners can grow in both knowledge and love of learning from being outside in nature! The beauty of nature is welcoming and calming to a visual learner. Photography, nature study, fashion design, art, and drama…
