Being intentional. Quiet. Self-care. These are all big-deal hot words right now. And rightfully so. Only somehow, these phrases and pieces of advice sometimes turn into “guilt monsters” when we don’t really have ideas of what works for us. It’s hard to make a definitive list, because how we accomplish
Category: Home School
How do you keep your kids’ school papers neat? Do you have a system? Perhaps you have a box? Or maybe they keep track of their own school papers? At any rate, I hear from a lot of families that keeping school paperwork organized can be a big headache. I
Do you have crystal in your china cabinet? How about fine china? Maybe you registered for some at your wedding, or maybe you inherited your mother’s or grandmother’s? Or, perhaps you bought some at a thrift store, even? If you have some, however you acquired it…would you please go get
It’s interesting how many of us consider coloring to be solely a preschool, kindergarten, or at least lower elementary school activity. We excitedly offer coloring pages to our little ones with the changing seasons and holidays, and with each new science unit. And then…we stop. Out of the blue. Without
Did someone say chickies?? I love chickies! They are so sweet with their little “peep, peep!” noises, and their fluffy, downy feathers. I created this art project for the springtime to remind myself and the kids of the new beginnings Easter brings; and the sweet innocence of baby chickies that
Top O’ the Mornin’ to you! Something you should know about me is that St.Patrick’s Day is my favorite holiday. I have only the tiniest bit of Irish in me, but that’s enough for me to go green with envy over anything St. Patrick’s Day related. From leprechauns to shamrocks,
There is so much to do after the holidays are over. It’s a little bit exhausting just thinking about “The Great Cleanup.” Do you put it off? Or are you the take- everything-down-the-day-after-Christmas type? Regardless, I am inviting you to take a walk with me for a moment down memory
Tonight, our teenage daughter asked me to French braid her hair. While this seems like nothing, it’s the biggest deal to me. As a mama who is grasping at the last moments of my baby girl’s childhood, wondering how on earth time passed so quickly, I almost cried. She hasn’t
Do you ever wonder if what you’re doing in your homeschool is “enough”?? Do you ask yourself daily if you are “doing it right”? If you’re like most homeschooling parents, chances are good that you do. And there are probably many other anxious questions that follow those. Maybe you wonder
The branches. The lights. The ornaments. Christmas is such a magical time, and what fun it is to bring our children into the fun by having them create one-of-a-kind homemade ornaments! I love to wake up early in the morning, pour a cup of my favorite holiday coffee, and sit