*this post contain affiliate sites With September in full swing, I am starting to think about school. I know what you are thinking....shouldn't you have done this months ago. The answer is a resounding yes!!! However, that is not usually how I roll. I seem to do my best work under the gun. Although, I have to admit it drives me crazy. Am I the … [Read more...]
9 Reasons You Should Consider Homeschooling
Homeschooling is hard. I am not going to lie to you! But homeschooling is much more than educating your children. Education is important, but it is not the end all be all. Some of you may disagree with me and I am perfectly O.K. with that, but please hear me out. First thing you should know is that I am a teacher by trade. By this I mean, my … [Read more...]
5 Steps to Overcome a Year of Homeschool FAIL
This year has been a bit on the crazy side for us as a family. We have transitioned into many new things. Some have been harder than others. But I think what has taken the hardest hit has been our schoolwork. I feel like I have failed. We have tried to stay on schedule and I even thought at times we were, but no such luck. It has been a bit of an … [Read more...]
The Homeschool Decision
I had another acquaintance approach me with the infamous question. Of course the question is normally prefaced with, "I know you homeschool and I am considering homeschooling. Should I homeschool? What curriculum do you recommend I use?" Although, I am certainly no expert, I love that people ask me about homeschooling! I just hope that my answer … [Read more...]
The 12 Week Home Organization Overhaul~Day 12
Home organization can be so overwhelming. My hope is that if we break it down into little baby steps we can conquer the clutter and chaos monsters. Don't give up! This will require endurance but we can do it! Today, we are in my dining room again. I know what you are thinking...how can someone's dining room have so much stuff? Well, I have tried … [Read more...]
The 12 Week Home Organization Overhaul~Day 11
2 Weeks down, 10 to go! Welcome to week 3, day 11 of the 12 Week Home Organization Overhaul. We are on our way to an organized home. I hope you all had an enjoyable weekend. I know I did. Although, it was difficult to not jump in and move ahead on our projects. But I refrained and enjoyed a relaxing weekend. Let's jump in. We are still on our … [Read more...]