High School is an exciting time. Your kids are growing independent and mature (at least that is the hope!), and they are on the brink of adulthood. Now, the question is, how do I homeschool through high school? Introduction My oldest child is experiencing this momentous time right now. The change from boy to teen…
Tonight I attended a Mom’s Night hosted by my local homeschool association. The guest speaker was Rachael Carman, who is a seasoned homeschooler, author, and speaker. Her podcast, Real Refreshment is full of encouragement and inspiration. She has also released a Bible curriculum in the past year through Apologia called, The Word in Motion: Old…
This September Tim and I celebrated 18 years of marriage! I thought I would list 18 of the many lessons I’ve learned over our time as “one.” Some of these lessons took longer to learn than others, and I am still learning many of them. They are in no particular order of importance or time….
Having a birthday party is an absolute blast! I get all excited to plan them. Maybe a little too excited; Soon enough the feelings of overwhelm begin, followed by some frantic searching on Pinterest, and then some more excitement (usually laying in bed, staring at the ceiling, imagining a new game idea or cool party…
How are you feeling today? On top of the world and ready for the next challenge? Or pretty deflated and ready for a break? Or maybe defeated and about to give up? No matter which end of the spectrum you fall, these 7 Bible verses of victory are for YOU! Yes, when we are high…
Today was a beautiful day! It’s starting to feel like the summer is truly over and the school year is in full swing. My daughter took a few breaks to enjoy the wind and sunshine as she usually does. After lunch, she came up to me wind-blown and excited and asked if we could all…
Over my years in Homeschooling, I have learned what works and what doesn’t work. I’m still learning every day and every school year. I am excited to share with you my favorite curriculums from my homeschooling journey. So far, these are the ‘top dogs.’ These are workable, enjoyable, and excellent choices for any homeschooling family…
So, how do our husbands fit into this whole homeschool thing? Some husbands are more involved in the family life than others. I’m not sure how your hubby handles life in the home, but I know my man. So, that is who I’ll talk about today. My husband’s name is Tim. Tim likes to make…
You have decided to homeschool! You are ready and you are excited. You are nervous and scared out of your wits. Both are perfectly acceptable and normal. Welcome to homeschooling! I’m so glad YOU are here! In this post, you will find my best tips and steps on how to homeschool. When I began homeschooling,…
Life is a series of habits strung together and played out over the course of your day. Healthy habits are vital to your life. They can create order and purpose in your homeschool too. I’m still learning how to integrate healthy habits into my life and family. I had a big health setback a year…
