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 Michigan to speak at the INCH Homeschool Conference.  I’m beyond excited.  It is always such a delight to share encouragement and practical ideas with other families.  I’m always blessed to hear stories and share ideas for this grand adventure we’ve embarked on.

Will I get to meet any of you in person!?!?!?

Here are a few things you might want to know about me…

1. I firmly believe that everyone who feels CALLED to homeschool can do it! {It might take some creativity, hard work and a whole lot of prayer, but I’m here to cheer you on and give you some tips to step outside of that “school-box” mentality and embrace the beauty of a lifestyle of learning.}
2. I LOVE learning.  It’s like Christmas {almost} everyday as we get to unwrap new mysteries and explore uncharted waters.
3. I LOVE learning about learning.  I’m always looking for tried and true tips and I’m a biology junkie, so the science of how the brain learns is of particular interest.  And yes, I’ll be sharing some of my exciting finds with you all!
4. I’ll talk endlessly about it with anyone who will listen.  Just try me.  
5. I champion the need for movement.  While some need it more than others, it’s an essential element in the learning process.  So mother’s everywhere can breathe a sigh of relief.  It’s a-ok that your wiggly little one hangs upside down from the couch while you read aloud.  Just think of it as an oxygen rush to a fertile mind.  The great folks at the CHAP and INCH Conferences will be the very first to see my book in printed form!  That’s right.  I took the plunge and am making my book, The Ultimate Guide to Brain Breaks, available in print!  The cards will be all ready to cut and go!
6. I’m a book lover seeking to pass on that love of books to my children!
7. I’m not an introvert.  This seems to be rare in the blogging world, which is probably why I’m a reluctant blogger.  I’d much rather be talking to you in person!  I tend to get a bit excited and animated.   
8. Love the outdoors.  When the stress level starts to rise in our home we either resort to reading picture books on the couch or heading outside to explore the beautiful outdoors and learn about nature!
9. I have a passion for making the most of the preschool years.  The early years are such a powerful time in a child’s life.  I love encouraging families to pursue hands-on play and lots of great books in order to maximize this precious season. #WorksheetsAreOverrated.
10. I love to share how life, love and learning all intersect.
11. I marvel at how God works in every facet of life!
12. These people mean the world to me!

Since I’ll be too busy with travel and spending every extra moment with my family, I won’t have any time for blogging.  So I thought I’d leave you all with a few of my favorite’s from the archives…

Intentional Living Means Setting Goals {I’m in the midst of setting summer goals}
10 Ways We Cultivate Learning
10 Things Homeschooling Has Taught Me About… Myself
Homeschooling: Why Socialization Matters
Incognito Testing: A Homeschool Mom’s Secret Weapon
Created to Create: Finding Your Inner Artist
A Forest Walk {or how we do it out here in the desert}
How We Utilize Brain Breaks in Our Home
10 Days to Boosting Brain Power Series