Do you have days where you want to pull out your hair because your kids are not acting how you wish they would? Maybe the kids are fighting, being disrespectful, or being downright mean. Whatever the reason, it can make…
The year is coming to a close and a new one will begin soon. Now is the time of year when people start reflecting on their lives and setting new goals for the new year to come. Why not get…
I remember when I first began our homeschool journey reading articles from others that you should have a mission statement and set goals for your homeschool. I didn’t really think much of it and never did it. I now understand…
We all run into times when life gets in the way of homeschooling. For me, the holidays are a tough time. This is the time of year when we have doctors’ appointments, different holiday celebrations, and both kids have their…
I am honored to have been awarded the Versatile Blogger Award by Becky at Russells Loving Life. She is a fabulous Blogger that has been a great support to me. It is hard to crack into the blogging world, but…
We all have those days. You know the day when the kids are cranky, or you, and everything seems like a battle. You had a rough weekend, and you aren’t as organized as you thought you were so you’re scrambling…
Blogging can be a real challenge. It is especially hard when you are starting out. You’re not sure if what you are doing is making an impact and if it is worth all the hard work. You keep going on…
I went to college to be a teacher and spent nine years in public and private schools teaching. Believe me, I heard a lot about homeschooling and not in a positive light. I was taught by educators that pushed the…
Are you like me? Do you have a child that needs to always be moving? His foot is tapping, his pencil is spinning, he’s laying across half the table, and somehow he has his feet balanced on the top of…
Ahhh, the middle school years. A time of roller-coaster emotions, body changes, and the realization your baby is no longer a baby. It is an exciting, and tough, time. My daughter is a sixth-grader. Yikes! She loves to cook dinner…