It is Saturday evening and I’ve shirked my normal mom-duty of dishes onto the kids (who are earning money for a project I’ll tell you about soon). Instead of working, I’ve retreated into a corner and curled up in a
Close Quarters
My To-Delegate List
My to-do list is always longer than my day, but this week I intentionally decided to start adding one more thing to my list: To Delegate. Unfortunately, I sometimes forget that I’m capable of asking for help. This little line
In Praise of the Pencil
I am probably the world’s strangest blogger. I own a laptop, iPad, and smartphone, yet I choose to do most of my writing with a pencil. There is no accidental publish with a pencil, and no way to get distracted.
The Little Things that Help School Get Done
January. Time to get back in the swing of things after a long holiday break. I always find myself re-thinking our school at this time of year. Staying motivated at the mid-point of the year is always tricky. Momentum is
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
Homeschool Planning: How to Set Goals, and Reach Them
How often do you feel like you are drifting from one priority to another, never quite accomplishing what you set out to do? All of us are busy every day, but it seems as if few of us feel
Homeschool Planning: Why You Should Make a Mess
Don’t judge me by that photo – I’ll explain the chaos in a minute. Over the past few years I have developed a system of getting ready for the coming school year that is a bit wacky. I thought I’d
Don’t Expect What You Won’t Inspect
I’ve written many times about my favorite parenting quote, Powerful words. If mom can’t stay focused, why would we expect our kids to. I found these words years ago, and quickly adopted them as the standard of my parenting style.
Tribute to Projects Unfinished
The line is there. A visible reminder. It marks the boundary between the new kitchen and the unrenovated hallway. The hallway with a floor that sheds its color when it is washed. Old meets new. 1960 meets 2013 Okay, so
Intentional Choices
I never get everything on my to-do list done. Join the club right? I have learned to live with this reality for home repair projects and housework, but it truly irks me in regards to our homeschool. My beautiful schedule