Fireworks, block parties, and BBQs. That’s what 4th of July is about, right? Wrong? Those are all fun ways we celebrate the holiday, but it is about so much more. At its heart, 4th of July is about choosing freedom … Continue reading →
Toddler down for a nap, big kids occupied with iPad, and peace at last! When quiet time rolls around I often just want to ‘check out’ for a bit! That means watching shows that don’t exactly require a lot of … Continue reading →
*Angrily dumping bowl of failed pudding attempt down the sink.* “That’s it! I give up! I am NEVER going to make this lemon pudding recipe work!” Well, that wasn’t exactly me ‘fearlessly embracing the challenges of motherhood’, was it? My Dirty … Continue reading →
Me at my first homeschool conference: “Speakers, and vendors, and curriculum, oh my!” Your first homeschool conference can be as overwhelming as it is encouraging. Especially if you come unprepared. Take heart. I’m not going to leave you on your … Continue reading →
One day my daughter took on the seemingly simple task of summarizing a page from a book. It was a small page with simple information. So, it was a total breeze, right? No drama or tears, just simple writing? WRONG!!! … Continue reading →
This isn’t what I signed up for. I’m tired. I’m anxious. I’m overwhelmed. Parenthood was supposed to be joyful. I was supposed to be happy. I was going to spend my days cuddling and reading books and my nights resting … Continue reading →
Do you do memory work in your homeschool? While I don’t think we need to spend our entire day memorizing facts and figures, we do some. Most important to me, we memorize scripture. I believe that every christian family should … Continue reading →
A few years ago we purchased a (somewhat spendy) fantastic math curriculum. I was so excited because it was GREAT and very hands-on. Weeeelllllll, it WAS great. Until it became a burden! Don’t get me wrong; the math program … Continue reading →
It’s almost Mother’s Day y’all! You know what that means, right? BRUNCH! I love brunch because I get all my favorite treats without having to conform to meal time ‘norms’. Plus I have an excuse to eat dessert in the … Continue reading →
As I looked at the distressed mom sitting across from me, clearly heartbroken over the news she was getting, I listened to the comforting words of the teacher running the meeting. She looked at the mom with kindness in her … Continue reading →
