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 It goes without saying there are a lot of changes across our country right now. As a homeschooling family, perhaps you find yourself in your comfort zone staying home and focusing on family. Yet, there are changes for all of us, as...
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,...
by guest author Marcia Washburn The workload of a wife and mother more than doubles during December. In addition to all of her normal duties, she may add writing Christmas cards or letters; decorating the house; additional cooking and entertaining;...
By Julianna Dotten Growing up homeschooled, I was oblivious to the fact that my upbringing wasn't normal. It wasn't until I went to college that I discovered having a stay-at-home mom and an involved dad was the exception, not the rule. While I...
