Another year and I can’t help but think of it in an Anne of Green Gables kind of way… We have a fresh start. After a month and a half off, we dove back into our regular learning routine. For some reason our new starts aren’t really ever easy, but I get excited each and […]
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Sometimes they take you literally & other adventures in the imagination
The imagination is a powerful tool. Of course, sometimes it can have some funny results. Take my two year old, for example. I was craving soft pretzels a couple of weeks ago and delighted my family by actually baking during our summer heat. The boys devoured theirs on this Saturday morning and romped back outdoors […]
Am I a Bona Fide Homeschooler Now?
I remember the day we hired our first babysitter. It only took us 2.5 years to get around to it. A wedding was coming up that our entire family would be attending as well, so our go-to childcare option was off the table. It was the first time we paid lots and lots of money […]
7 Ways to Help Our Children Conquer Boredom
I’m waxing nostalgic about embracing the good ‘ol days and learning to simply be over at The Busy Mom today. And all of that got me thinking about the topic of boredom… I’m sure we’ve all encountered kids who say, “I’m bored.” or “Can we just go somewhere today?” or “What are we going […]
Fresh Inspiration for Nature Walks!
Well, I’m back and settling into normal everyday life and dealing with those periodic pesky technical issues that currently center around email. :Gasp: I accidentally deleted my entire blog/book email inbox. So if you have tried to reach me in the last couple of weeks (there are one or two of you), I’d love it […]
Will I get to meet you? Here’s an introduction.
Life is kicking into high gear this week. After spending last week on the couch with a horrible cold, this week finds me thankful to have found my voice again and getting excited to head out to Pennsylvania for the CHAP Homeschool Convention this week. The following weekend will find me making my way to […]