We all like to have friends who believe as we do. It is something you can see everywhere. Christians hang out with Christians, Democrats socialize with Democrats, and homeschoolers enjoy spending time with other homeschoolers. We feel included and validated
Festive
I love the view out my front window this time of year. And yes, that is a reflection of my son’s giant popcorn maker sitting in the middle of my kitchen. I was going to scrub it out, but decided
Obsessed
I never knew so much effort could be put into old gas tanks.
Christmas Peace is a Farce
The holidays are not peaceful. They just aren’t. For all of our singing of “Silent Night” and wishes for “Peace on Earth” we tend to keep ourselves spun into a tizzy while trying to accomplish too much, and please too
Weary Traveler
Dale Chihuly
Dale Chihuly (1941-present) developed passion for working with glass while he was studying to be an interior designer. He was required to take a weaving course and, as a class project, created an innovative tapestry incorporating glass. Soon afterward he “discovered”
Product Review and Disclosure Policies
Product Review Policy As a homeschooling family of young children, we enjoy trying out new things, and we are always happy to hear from companies interested in product reviews. In exchange for supplying us with your product we will offer
Guanacaste, Costa Rica
This is our second time visiting Costa Rica, and I can easily say that it is just as wonderful as I remember it. Going with friends makes the experience even more fun. While all the adults were looking up at
When it Rains
on Halloween, make sure you have the right costume! The big kids boats took over a month to create – not quite as long as Noah, but apparently similarly inspired. I can’t help but my love puffy little ladybug too!
How to Mentor Your Own Child
I wrote last week about how watching adults at work provides children with wonderful learning opportunities. Unfortunately, despite my belief in mentorship, I have to admit that I tend to get in my own way in the implementation stage. Here are