Goats! The kiddos are going to try their hand at showing goats at the fair this summer. They’re just as cute as can be, but I hear horror stories about goats carrying lice. (Gasp!) I’m amazed at how much fun my children and husband have “playing” with animals and hanging out at the barn. Me,…
Ah, it’s summer break and I’ve finally found some time to nourish “mother culture”. Charlotte Mason encouraged momma’s to dive into living books, too! If we’re truly encouraging the idea of a lifelong love of learning in our homes, then we must also love learning. (I must admit that my “selfish” moments of “learning” are…
For well over a year, Caleb scrimped and saved every bit of money he could in his little money box. He made calling cards for family members telling them he was available for any kind of work to earn cash. He shredded papers for one grandma, washed cars and fish tanks for the other grandma,…
Autumn afternoons are full of free time fun (and learning) for my children. Below are just a few pictures from recent days. Mahayla spends countless hours caring for her horses and pony. She’s recently learned how to braid horse hair in various styles. Another of Mahayla’s afternoon activities is photography. Eli happens to be her…
After a nice LONG summer break, we’re starting back for the 2009-10 school year next week! I can’t believe I’ll be teaching 7th and 4th grades this year – and we can’t forget the 2 1/2 year old who will continue to wreak havoc daily! 🙂 Here’s the basic daily plan – which hasn’t changed…
Do you ever feel like a cruise director in your home? Me too. I don’t know about you, but with three kiddos in the house now, among various other home and church duties, I don’t have time to stand on “deck” with my clip board in hand passing out brochures of the latest and greatest…
School is just about up and running again and schedules are getting back on track. I sure love the freedom that summer brings, but I’m always ready to get back on schedule. School schedules, chore schedules, weekly engagement schedules. Somehow, life is just calmer when it’s scheduled (around here anyway.) Here’s a rough sketch of…
School will be starting up again soon! We’ll probably wait until the rest of the garden has been harvested and canned/frozen, but the serious planning is well underway already. Following is our overall plan for the year. Bible Since working through the Old, then New Testaments over the last two years, I think we’re going to…
Teaching Biblical Stewardship and Allowances This topic can go so many different ways based on the preferences of parents. I’m offering just a brief overview of how we handle kids and money in our house. I’d love to hear some of your ideas and thoughts about raising money-wise, generous children. God tells us to…
Yep, the season for burnout is upon us. Better days are ahead for those who hang in there. I’m hoping this is one blog you can disregard because everything is joyful and sweet in your homeschool. If not, I hope some of these ideas will perk up your blahs. Symptoms of Burnout fatigue impatience lack…
The first year with my other two didn’t go this fast. Everybody always says, “Where did the time go?” But I really mean it. How is it possible that my wee one has been with us a year already?? What a precious little boy he is. He loves to snuggle and he thinks he needs…
A friend of mine sent me an email the other day with a few questions. I thought they were very important questions that deserved very real answers. Here’s a portion of the email….. ……I just want to know where you find all of your time! Seriously, how do you have time to read other people’s…
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