Homeschool Changes: Two Years Later
Two years ago, now, I was fed up. I was broken and burnt out. Mostly, it was my own fault, I admit. I was trying to do two full philosophies – one for me and one for others, and that just doesn’t work. Anyway, I think the series was some of the most important writing…
Guest Post at Practical By Default
I was really excited to be asked by Jen over at Practical, By Default. She was asking questions about how busy moms make this homeschool thing really work – the what, the why, and the how. Jen asked about struggles, but she also asked about wins: Question 5: Share a homeschooling win with us that…
Wednesdays with Words: Seeing, Counseling, and Encouraging
I’m going to ask you to endulge me once again by sharing some of my own words for Wednesdays with Words. My friend Amy Milcic, who blogs at Busy Boys Brigade, asked me to participate in her 20 Days of Homeschooling Encouragement Blog Party and my post goes live today. When she asked me, I…
The Simple Woman’s Daybook for June 27, 2016
For Today… June 27, 2016 Looking out my window … it’s hot and sunny. Early this morning it was drizzly so I didn’t walk the dog. I am thinking … about folding laundry. I am thankful … for the washer and dryer so I don’t have to do it by hand. One of my favorite…
So you think you want to homeschool
When I found out about homeschooling, I was shocked. Then I watched and thought and was intrigued. Then I decided that it was what I wanted to do. Then I fell in love with and married a man who was all for homeschooling our future family. Then we had a baby (and two more). I…
Our Weekly Amble for April 25-29, 2016
It’s been a while since I’ve written about Our Weekly Amble. While it’s one of my favorite posts to write, sometimes when I get to the weekend things are moving too fast and I’m too tired to get it written. We had a good week this week. Back to Circle Time – which I’ve decided…
2016 HSC Reflections: People, Purchases, Presentations
I had such an amazing time at the Cincinnati Great Homeschool Convention last weekend. The first great thing, of course, were the people. I saw a lot of old friends – including the friend who introduced me to the idea of homeschooling yet didn’t know I blogged. I saw people from home; people I’ve met…
The Simple Woman’s Daybook for Monday, April 4, 2016
For Today… Square Root Day Outside my window…. there is snow falling from the sky. In April. Ugh. I am thinking… about the homeschool convention and all that I learned there. I am thankful… for time spent with friends and family learning about my vocation. I am wearing… black sweatpants and Buckeye hoodie. Did I mention it’s…
Podcast Addicted: Your Morning Basket
As education podcasts go, Your Morning Basket is so helpful. We’ve done Circle Time in our homeschool for years and years. This past fall and now early winter have been our best times yet, and as I’ve been thinking about it, part of it is my easing back on expectations and being more flexible besides. That…