Several years ago, when my children were still young enough to not have devices and cars and an overflowing schedule of activities, we began a tradition of creating a summer bucket list. Everyone contributed to this list, including my husband and me. Our lists were...

  As we step into summer, I always find myself looking forward to the unique opportunities this season brings. Life tends to slow down just enough for us to notice things we often miss during the busier months. Longer days, time outside, and shared family moments...

How can we truly understand what has caused the shut down of our federal government and what is really happening to keep it shut down? First we need to understand the basics of how the federal government is funded This is a great...

This past May, I had the joy of celebrating my firstborn’s graduation. As I look back on the past 18 years, I see how God has faithfully guided our family in preparing him for the next steps of life. By His grace, we helped him build a strong foundation rooted in...

Keys to Success in Life This summer (2025), I had the honor of speaking at CHEO’s annual homeschool commencement ceremony. The first CHEO commencement for which I spoke was in 2001 and it’s been great for me to have such a long-standing relationship with such a...

As a special needs mom, I know how vital it is for me to have help and resources along the journey. My daughter has an intellectual disability, as well as several learning disabilities. This can make home educating challenging, requiring creativity, flexibility, and...