Even though we are close to finishing school, mentally, I have already skipped over these last few weeks, and right into summer. I want to be free. School should be over already! As tempting as it is to say that we are, “close enough” and call it quits, I refuse. We are not done yet. I am going to finish strong this year -(at least that is what I’ve been praying). That said, … [Read more...] about Finishing the Year Strong
Homeschool Planning
How to Host a Curriculum Swap
It’s almost that time of year again! I am proud to say that this is the first year, medicine in a very long time, patient that we are looking at the end of many of our books and curriculum. What a blessing! I am excited when I think of the brand new books that will be entering our home for the new year. If your family is anything like ours then your budget supports “new to … [Read more...] about How to Host a Curriculum Swap
The “Perfect” First Day of School
Once upon a time I thought that we would have the best year of school if I found the perfect day or week to start school. A day when life was settled, ed the laundry was caught up, remedy the phone did not ring, cialis thing went as planned, and most importantly, the kids were happy and ready to learn. Eight years later, and through a lot of not so perfect first days. I … [Read more...] about The “Perfect” First Day of School
Getting Ready for a Hands On School Year
I don't know about you, but I love Back to School time. I wander through the aisles of Target, Wal-Mart, and my local grocery store looking at all the new school supplies. I dream about what we're going to do, the new year has so much promise. When I took history in high school my teacher said there are 3 rules to determine why something is important: LOCATION, LOCATION, … [Read more...] about Getting Ready for a Hands On School Year
Homeschool Manifesto + GIVEAWAY
Today we have a guest post from Misty Krasawski of Encouraging Beautiful Motherhood and a giveaway of her new book Back to Homeschool! If you're a homeschooling mama, you know the weight of that title. No matter what your reasons were for beginning the journey of home education, they were enough to launch you into a realm unknown to the vast majority of people around … [Read more...] about Homeschool Manifesto + GIVEAWAY