Whatever your need is today, don’t give up. Your answer is on the way. It may be just a heartbeat away. Examples for a day in your prayer life. I have written about our little friend the squirrel before. I’ve told you how it comes right up to the door, looks in and waits for […]
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He Will Give You R.E.S.T.
We got a new mattress yesterday. We chose one of those memory foam ones because we hope we will be able to rest better at night. I hear so many people talking about being tired lately. We are bombarded on every side by negative stuff through the TV and internet. We have more gadgets to make life […]
Devotionals for Working and Homeschool Moms
These devotionals for working and homeschool moms are encouraging and practical for everyday life. I’ve finally embraced the fact that there are seasons and stages in life, and during these times there are often different expectations and standards I have for myself. I had been taught at an early age that it is important to […]
Easy Gluten Free Pumpkin Muffins Recipe
Each fall we welcome the season by making this easy gluten free pumpkin muffins recipe. The best thing is this recipe is just two ingredients. Years ago we used regular ingredients. But as our dietary needs changed, so did the ingredients. These are so easy to make I often find they are a Saturday morning […]
Back to School Big Cook
I always like to have a few favorites socked away for back to school time. This past Saturday turned into an impromptu back to school big cook. What is a big cook? Simply a deliberate attempt to make several batches of family-favorite recipes and freeze them for future meals. It sorta went like this… Because […]
Surviving Homeschool Life with Boys: Managing the Dirt
Practical habits series on surviving life with boys and managing the dirt is one we can relate to. Includes toys, laundry and the bathroom too. boy, n. a noise with dirt on it The first time I saw that quote was in an Uppercase Living catalog a few years ago. Then it cropped up on […]
Is Homeschool Math For Your Child Like a Bath is For Your Cat?
Homeschool math got you exhausted? Here is encouragement for the homeschool mom and practical steps to take. Can you get a visual here? Have you ever tried to bathe a cat? It’s the funniest thing in the world and it can totally traumatize your cat. They eventually dry out and forget about the bath but […]
The Importance of Homeschool Mentors
Enjoy this encouragement on the importance of homeschool mentors and where you might find mentors! When I met Sherri, she was right where I am today. She had some homeschooling years behind her. She’d relaxed. I had three children five and under. I was just starting out. As one of the founding members of our […]
10 Tips for Staying Happily Married
I am not any kind of expert; I am just a woman who’s learned along the way, (sometimes the hard way), so I thought I’d share with you 10 tips for staying happily married. Last weekend, Brian and I celebrated our 22nd anniversary. I can hardly believe it’s been that long since the day we […]
Top Homeschool Resources to Help Your Homeschool Be the Best It Can Be
As a fellow homeschool mom, I know what it’s like to feel worn out by all the options online. But I also know that homeschooling can be simple and full of freedom. That’s why these fabulous homeschoolers and I gathered the top homeschool resources to help your homeschool be the best it can be! SIGN […]
Thinking About Homeschooling For High School?
If you’re like me, thoughts of finishing school begin creeping into your mind and you wonder what you need to do to get ready for the next school year. September will be here before you know it, right? Are you thinking of homeschooling for high school? Homeschooling For High School You may have given the […]
Are Your Homeschool Kids Suffering From FOMO?
Are your homeschool kids suffering from FOMO? FOMO is very common these days among young people. What is FOMO? It’s the “fear of missing out” and it’s very real. Are Your Homeschool Kids Suffering From FOMO? FOMO is a social anxiety. It stems from the need to fit in. To be invited to everything. To not […]
Use Summer to Build Habits In Your Homeschool
Oh summer is for fun! Summer can also be opportunity. See, without all the regular ‘have tos’ of school and extracurricular activities, there is time. That wonderful, empty space on the calendar. But sometimes having more time can be a challenge. So we have found a balance. Summer is when we work on those basic […]