I'm super excited to announce that The Homeschool Village is hosting a brand new homeschool link-up starting today! Woot! Don't you just want to get down on the kitchen floor for a little break-dancing-jam session? Well, even if you didn't get down on the kitchen floor, crank up a little Toby Mac or Mandisa, and come link up your homeschool posts! What is eligible? … [Read more...] about The Ultimate Homeschool Link-up
What to do when curriculum isn’t working
This past December I announced one morning as part of school we were "doing history that day." Then my son burst into tears. I about died inside because I LOVE history. I have large portions of my blog devoted to my love of history. I have no less than 5 pinterest boards for history. I went to London on my honeymoon to go to all of the museums there, and LOVED it. So … [Read more...] about What to do when curriculum isn’t working
Post Holiday Finances
At the time of this writing, treatment it’s a few days before Christmas. The world didn’t end today (surprise). The gifts are wrapped, lights are twinkling, a light snow is falling outside my window and I have a hot cup of cinnamon tea by my side. It’s rather Norman Rockwell-ish. However, by the time you READ this article, January will have arrived, the lights and … [Read more...] about Post Holiday Finances
Creating Good Habits
"We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence then, is not an act, but a habit." Aristotle January. A new month for exciting things to begin to happen. "This year is going to be different than all the rest!" How many times have we all said that? Everyone seems to start out a new year with a laundry list of resolutions, only to forget them a few days later. … [Read more...] about Creating Good Habits
Mid-Year Review with FREE Printable
Each year during our Christmas break from schooling, I complete a mid-year review of our homeschooling progress. This is a great tool for me, as it shows me how much we have already accomplished but yet it gives me a chance to really assess the situation, to determine what is working well {or not so much} for us. It also allows me to think about the remainder of … [Read more...] about Mid-Year Review with FREE Printable