As a homeschooler, I have many conversations along life’s way about homeschool. I’ll be at the dentist, at the doctor, at speech therapy, at the playground, the library, a soccer game, the grocery store; basically all of the places we go in life, and this conversation happens. Our Conversation Upon one such occasion, I was…
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;…
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…
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…
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….
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…
These are the top 5 homeschool blogs that I absolutely love! They will give you excellent ideas and inspiration, and they will help you on your homeschool journey. How many of these incredible people do you know? I’m going to share the top thought leaders in Homeschooling that really changed my life for the better….
It’s August once again! I’ve eagerly planned the curriculum and the schedule for our new school year ahead. We completed day 4 today, and I’m thankful all has gone well. My youngest is marking the days on the calendar with a heart. That’s a good sign that he’s enjoying his Kindergarten experience so far. I…
