Eight years ago, when my oldest son was in Montessori preschool and my husband and I were researching the option of keeping him home to learn, I called a woman I didn't know at all simply because she happened to be a homeschooler. I clumsily introduced myself and told her why I was calling, and she proceeded to allay my anxiety and turn an awkward conversation into a … [Read more...] about Mentoring, Encouragement
HSV Changes
I have been so blessed to be apart of the great homeschool community that has made up The HSV the past 2 years. We have brought you articles on how to's, science, pe, reviews, recipes, veteran insight, book lists, garden challenges, games, sharing faith, unschooling, frugal schooling, giveaways, lapbooking, special needs, newbie diary, and so so many other beneficial … [Read more...] about HSV Changes
Memory Boxes
I watch as my little girl’s eyes well up with tears for no apparent reason. “What’s wrong?” I ask sympathetically. “I’m so sad about my paper princess doll, cialis ” she sobs. “I miss her! Why did you throw her away? In those stinky fish? I should have written my name on her!” I heave an exasperated sigh. Again? I thought we were over this months ago. Yes, I committed … [Read more...] about Memory Boxes
Potato & Broccoli Cakes
I have a toddler who thinks sweet potatoes are the most delicious things in the world. When I get them from our CSA he goes bananas - asking me to make them for lunch, viagra 40mg dinner, snack, and everything in between. Admittedly I love that my 21 month old thinks vegetables are delicious. However, even he gets bored with eating them raw, cooked, or sauteed. Sometimes … [Read more...] about Potato & Broccoli Cakes
The Time is Now
"If you wait for perfect conditions, you will never get anything done." Ecc. 11:4 (NLT) That verse smacked me right between the eyes when I read it. I am a world-class procrastinator, and many times my excuse is that the conditions are not "perfect" for taking on the project that needs to be done. Let me show you a gross example, if you think you can handle it! One … [Read more...] about The Time is Now