By Guest Author Rory Groves It was a hot and humid September day for our first time vendoring at our town’s farmers’ market a few years ago. Crayons were melting in the black walnut crayon holders I made earlier in the week. Our main products were...
By Guest Author Courtney Duncan If you are anything like me, there are always certain seasons of the year when you feel a lack of motivation regarding your homeschool. An example is the beginning of the 2nd semester, with its loooong stretch to the...
By Amy Pentimone Good planning, anticipation, and adrenaline all help us power through busy seasons, but we need more. Specifically, we need rest, too. We’re only a few weeks into this school year, and I’m already feeling it. A...
By Amy PentimoneAs homeschool families, we are probably very familiar with the word, "Busy." Then again, "busy" is not just a homeschool thing — pretty much anyone you run into will tell you they have been busy lately. It's not all a bad thing...
by guest author Deb WeaklyTrust in the Lord and do good; dwell in the land and enjoy safe pasture. Delight yourself in the Lord and he will give you the desires of your heart.— Psalm 37:3-4Trust, dwell, enjoy, and delight: these words are all verbs...
Guest post by Michelle ChristensenI loved being out and about with my kids during our homeschooling years! Once the two oldest of my five had their own cars, it was just me and the younger three who did all the errands. We did most of our grocery...
By Amy Pentimone Did you start the new year with some goals? Perhaps you were looking for a fresh start as the calendar moved into 2020, or to get back into the groove with your regular (pre-holiday?) schedule. As homeschooling families, sometimes...
by guest author Marcia Washburn (Continued from Part 1) DURING THE HOLIDAYS Adjust your homeschool schedule. Cut your homeschool studies to a minimum and use December to teach hospitality skills. Instead of doing all of the planning yourself,...
