To My Daughter on Her Homeschool Graduation

To My Daughter on Her Homeschool Graduation

We did it! Hours of time that stretched into years of memories as we “did school” together each day. We have come to the end of this journey of daily learning side by side. Really, its been a gradual transition that I have savored; watching you become independent;...
Plan It All…But Remember What’s Important!

Plan It All…But Remember What’s Important!

As you’re busily planning your homeschool year with your children, remember to PLAN IT ALL – which includes the fun, the character building, and the rest time. If you don’t plan these important things, they’ll get pushed aside and forgotten, or maybe squeezed...
Ending the School Year!

Ending the School Year!

Ending the School Year! Another year of home education is coming to an end for the many families that follow a traditional school calendar. Before we turn our complete attention to the fun and freedom of summer, take a moment to consider how to successfully end your...
6 Things to NEVER say to Yourself!

6 Things to NEVER say to Yourself!

Big, Little Lies. There’s an interesting title. I believe lies start out little and get bigger. Maybe there was a time when someone pointed out that you were bigger than the other girls in the room. And the little lie, “You are too big. You should be smaller,” was...
I’m so Blue-hoo-hoo

I’m so Blue-hoo-hoo

Up until our last baby’s birth in 2003 I had pretty uneventful pregnancies and recovery times. All that changed in the months following our sweet baby girl’s arrival. My husband and mom had been trying to get me to acknowledge the severe baby blues I was experiencing,...
The Year has Changed…But God has Not!

The Year has Changed…But God has Not!

For me, starting a new year always feels like a breath of fresh air. Open the windows and inhale! Rejoice in a clean slate – unspoiled, neat, inspiring. Start new routines. Let go of old habits that have failed. Begin anew. The past year was one we all struggled...