New Year’s Resolutions, goals for the upcoming year, “my one word” … there are many different approaches people take as the new year dawns, but whether you take steps to do this formally or not, most of us tend to become more reflective this time of year. We usually spend some time thinking back over…
I’ve very much enjoyed this year of exploring hobbies and how homeschool moms make and find time to create beauty in their world – whether photography or music or quilting or hand lettering. It has been a joy for me to get to know a number of you and see the work you’re doing in…
If you’re anything like me, you grasp the concept of sharing truth and goodness with your students in Morning Time or elsewhere in your homeschool day. But we often leave out or don’t know how to approach “beauty.” Did you realize that this actually impacts your ability to impart the true and the good? Purpose-Driven…
“My kid loves hands-on learning but hates to read.” “My son can’t sit still to save his life.” “My daughter spends more time day-dreaming than working on school.” If you have thought or said any one of these statements about any of your children, it might be a sign that college is not a good…
As the holidays descend upon us, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed by all the tasks that fill your to-do lists each day. You might question whether it’s all worth it in the end, but rest assured that the extra work surrounding this time of year really does pay off, since these traditions have an extremely…
I have followed Heather on Instagram for quite a while now. She always has something beautiful going on at her account, Tillberry Tales. This year I’ve had my eye out for hobbyists, and the hobby she posted that I’m most intrigued by is her hand lettering. Hand lettering has become very popular in recent years…
It’s that time of year again. The time of year when good food and rich spreads are upon us! As I was talking with my kids about homeschooling the other day, I realized that a great education is a lot like a sumptuous buffet. Many Options for Many Tastes A great holiday spread makes you…
It’s Sunday night, the evening before we go to co-op, and once again the teen is madly typing away at the computer, making a valiant attempt to write a paper from FROM SCRATCH that is due TOMORROW. Why didn’t he complete it (or even START it, hello) earlier in the week, you ask? Good question!!…
The bedtime story has been a nighttime staple in families across the ages, but why? Is it just something we do because it’s always been done, or are there specific benefits of this reading ritual for our children? I’m sure you’ve heard about the studies showing that speaking to our children often is as important…
Sara Masarik has become a friend of mine over the last couple of years mostly through the agency of the Facebook book club she and friends started, Potato Peel Pie Society, and especially its offshoot, Symposium At Parnassus which is for book-loving homeschool mamas like me. You may know Sara already from her interview on…
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