Everyone needs to define for themselves what a successful homeschool morning includes and in my experience, the definition can vary with each season of life. I had a different standard during my night-time nursing years than I do now with a seven-year-old as my youngest. As you are pondering what a successful morning looks like, [...]
If you are looking for summer strategies for homeschoolers, here's a blog I've written for you. So, keep reading and enjoy! Summer had a certain “feel” growing up; it started with that walk home on the last day of school. Two months seemed endless and I welcomed, even as a kid, the change of pace. [...]
Our culture minimizes the importance of a mother’s role but Sally Clarkson helps to set things straight! She has been a mentor to many homeschooling mamas through the pages of her books and we encourage you to treat yourself to this trio or order one, leaving the rest on your Wishlist. The Mission of Motherhood [...]
My family has a New Year's Eve tradition where we write a letter to our future selves. We open it a year later, on New Year's Eve. It's fun but sometimes discouraging. I've learned that writing a list of goals as a motivational tool can fall flat as you read through the list the following [...]
Keep-er /ˈkēpər/ 1. a book that has worn edges, dog-eared corners, and pencil markings because it has been poured over many times similar meanings: treasure trove, gold mine, cache The books listed here are all keepers. Many of them should probably just remain in your "to periodically review" pile as there really is too much to be [...]
