Ten years ago I sat down on this day and cried buckets as I wrote this letter to our sweet, lost baby Eliza. I prayed that each year it would become easier as this day and her actual delivery day came to pass. I’m sorry to report that it isn’t much easier at all. I …
Wondering how to choose elementary homeschool curriculum for your family? One thing that overwhelms many new homeschool families is how to choose a homeschool curriculum. It can be a daunting task, but it doesn’t have to be. Using the same steps veteran teachers take, you’ll feel confident in choosing your family’s new curriculum for the …
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Are you a homeschooling mom who feels like there aren’t enough hours in the day? Are you constantly searching for new ways to make homeschooling more efficient and less time-consuming? Well, look no further! I have some homeschool hacks for busy moms to help you get the most out of your homeschooling experience. Whether you’re …
Are you looking for gift ideas for outdoorsy boys on your shopping list? Look no further! The holiday season is upon us, and the pressure is on. As a mom of three sons and one outdoor-loving husband, I know that shopping for them can be challenging. I get it. They like to be outside, but …
Moms, if you’re looking for a quick read that will benefit your whole family, I highly recommend reading Digital Detox by Megan DeFrank. This book is all about unplugging from our screens and digital devices and reconnecting with the people and things that matter most in our lives. I knew as soon as I read it …
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We are wrapping up our fifth year of homeschooling, and I am so proud of my children’s growth this year. We’ve had a bumpy year with the unexpected loss of my dad just before Thanksgiving and our own family experience with covid. What a school year it has been! But, despite all the struggles and …
So you’ve decided to homeschool in Ohio, but now what? Picking curriculum, joining a co-op, or signing up for online classes are all important tasks, but sending your homeschool notification letter should be a top priority. I’ll walk you through what Ohio law now requires, and I’ll even email you my template if you show …
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2020 has been wild so far! When the U.S. (and the world) shut down for months, parents and children got to spend a lot of time together. They navigated work and school from home for the first time. Some families decided it was kind of nice. Other families, not so much. Now with the upcoming …
Family fun ideas are always a welcome addition to my parenting arsenal. I say arsenal, although lately it feels more like a haphazard knapsack packed by chimps. Am I right? The past few months have been really tough on parents. And everyone. But let’s talk about parents for a second… I know many of us …
By now, a large number of American families are navigating what many are referring to as “Quarantine School.” Chromebooks and Ipads clutter the tables of families across the nation as parents scramble to help their children with schoolwork while many parents are for the first time ever being faced with working from home. Crafting distance …
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