I was recently going through pictures from my niece's birthday party and found these pictures. As a mother, I was terrified. It is shot after shot of my babies flying through the air with no protection at all. As a child at heart, I was wishing I'd been on the swing. Laughing, screaming, fearful, and exhilarated. That is much what my homeschooling experience … [Read more...] about Homeschooling is SCARY!
Fall Fitness Fun
Cooler autumn temperatures bring beautiful changes for many of us – vibrant leaves, find refreshing air, and more opportunities to enjoy fitness outdoors! Here are a few quick idea-starters for Fall Fitness Fun with your family: Read a book on the Fall season and leaves (see some great suggestions here), then go on a family hike searching for signs of Fall together. Keep a … [Read more...] about Fall Fitness Fun
Balancing Therapy and Homeschool
Having a child with special needs can create many challenges, generic one of which is balancing needed therapies with the rest of our homeschool week. Any homeschooler knows the challenge of limiting outside activities. Home education is growing all over the country and the extra-curricular opportunities are astounding. We could really be away from home every minute of the … [Read more...] about Balancing Therapy and Homeschool
Pumpkin Pie in a Bowl
I grew up with homemade pie crusts. I have lived my entire adult life having never bought a store bought pie crust. I simply can't bring myself to it. Once you have tasted the finest of crusts . . . a store bought crust pales in comparison. But sometimes . . . I'm lazy. Enter pumpkin pie in a bowl. Pumpkin Pie in a Bowl Ingredients 2 eggs 1/4 tsp. allspice 3/4 … [Read more...] about Pumpkin Pie in a Bowl
Review: Visual Latin
Quick! What comes to mind when you think "foreign language"? Spanish, French or German, etc.? What about Latin? Does anyone even speak Latin? Well....no. Latin is a "dead language", meaning no one speaks it like we do English, Spanish and those other languages. Guess what! Our English and most all other languages get their roots from Latin. The last time you glanced at that … [Read more...] about Review: Visual Latin