I have some experience coming up with stories. I've written poetry. I've written plenty of practical and philosophical content here. I was even the editor and a contributor to a literary magazine in college. I can write creatively. But the day came when my children started … [Read more...]
The Importance Of Summer Break
Did you know that some families are only a few weeks away from the start of the new school year? Let that sink in for a minute. Summer is quickly going away. There's a part of me that's really excited to get back to structured learning. I walk into stores that have started … [Read more...]
What Worked (And What Didn’t) In Our 2015-2016 School Year
One of the best things I can do for our homeschool during the summer is think back on the previous year and evaluate what worked and what didn't. After I figure that out, I can move into organizing the school room and planning for the year ahead. What Worked: Doing … [Read more...]
How I Balance Cooking Real Food And Homeschooling
We've been on a slow-paced journey to cooking real food for the past several years. For us, that looks like making a lot of things from scratch, and trying to make smart purchases when we don't. We've started growing our own food, and I'm hoping to learn some preserving … [Read more...]
Why We Quit Our Homeschool Year Early
Our homeschool year went really well, for the most part. We had many days like our Day in the Life post, and the boys have learned a ton. But sometime in April, the motivation stopped. We had yardwork and trips and busy days and stressful days and catch up days and we got to … [Read more...]
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