Last fall we had two of our children evaluated by a psychologist regarding the possibility/probablity of learning disabilities. One daughter we knew without a doubt, we just wanted an official report for her records. The other daughter was mostly for my own sanity as I felt like I was beating my head against the wall. […]
Homeschool Planning and the Over-Scheduled Family
Our society wears busyness like a badge of honor. Moms love to compare crazy schedules and outdo one another with how much we have to juggle. Next time you ask a friend or acquaintance how he or she has been, pay attention to how many people say “Busy! We have been so busy!” If a […]
Online Math Help for Struggling Learners
I received a subscription for free and was compensated for my time. All of my opinions are honest and I was not required to post a positive review. Math is not my favorite subject, it never has been. I avoid math if at all possible. So then it comes as no surprise that teaching math […]
Middle School and Elementary Special Needs Curriculum 2017-2018
I love it when it’s curriculum buying time and the homeschool catalogs start arriving in the mail. Although truth be told, I almost never stop curriculum browsing. I do enjoy the research of new curriculum. It’s less overwhelming now because we have been homeschooling for 11, going on 12 years. I know what I like […]
10 Essentials Habits for Busy Moms
We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, therefore, is not an act but a habit. – Aristotle Moms who are successful or appear to have it all together aren’t necessarily better at organization, or smarter, they are people with good habits or good systems in place. Essential habits that are mostly done on a daily […]
Transitioning from Homeschool to Public School
If you are a long time reader, then you are aware that our oldest started attending public high school his freshman year. If you are new, welcome! Our oldest is still attending public high school. Our decision to make the transition from homeschool to public school was NOT an easy one. Deciding on Public School […]
Ultimate Guide to Florida Homeschooling
When we began dreaming and researching a possible move to Florida, one of our main concerns, of course, was that fact that we homeschooled. Michigan is a very easy state in which to homeschool. There is a lot to be said for being able to “stay under the radar” so to speak and teach your […]
Embracing My Gray Hair
When you announce you are no longer coloring your hair to hide your gray, one gets a variety of responses. Let me tell you, deciding to go gray in your 40’s (or sooner!) definitely goes against the grain. It’s okay, add it to the list 😉 Mostly, the response has been favorable, at least to […]
Tools for Homeschooling your Special Needs Child
Homeschooling a special needs child can present some unique challenges and obstacles. Special needs parenting in general is just a whole different ball game. Special needs children require parents to be “on” constantly and they just take parenting to a whole different level. It’s hard. But all things that are hard are not bad. Just […]
Why I Started, Stopped, and Started Again with Rodan + Fields
When I was growing up, all of the teen magazines I read actually gave tips on how to get a better suntan. I tried just about all of it! Nothing better than a day spent sizzling in the backyard working on that color. There was no SPF 30, bathing suits with SPF 50 or other […]
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