Are you feeling a little dumpy when it comes to your clothing? Is it time to fight the frump? Are you guilty of these excuses? I come by frumpiness pretty honestly. Knowing what’s in style just isn’t really high on my priority list. There are too many other things on which I need to focus my…
Ready to hit the highway? Be sure that you’ve packed the basics for kid comfort with this road trip packing list. While school may be back in session, you don’t need to kiss travel goodbye. Plan for weekend road trips! By strategically planning a few fun getaways during the school year, you can get some precious R&R,…
Color coding is a great way to organize your home, your homeschool, even your kids. No more do you need to remember whose is whose, just color code it. When I had one child, it was easy to tell his clothes from my clothes from my husband’s clothes. It took little thought to sort…
Are you on Zone Defense this year? Once you get your bathroom decluttered, consider these tips for regular bathroom maintenance. It wasn’t too long ago that I shared with you my latest push goal: to get our household systems more or less in better working order. It didn’t happen in July as I had originally intended…
One of the benefits of the homeschool life is that you get to set the calendar! Here’s how to build an academic calendar for homeschooling. I’ll confess, one of my favorite parts of homeschooling is that no one else tells me where I have to be and when. While I’m a stickler for doing real…
Self care is an important part of the life as mom. I used to think that it took too much time, but there are quick and easy ways to take care of yourself. And we should! “I just don’t have time to take care of myself.” How many times have you heard other women —…
Homeschooling is legal in all 50 states, but each state has its own homeschool laws. If you’re going to teach your children at home, you need to be aware of these homeschool laws. I am not a lawyer, nor do I play one on TV. Nothing in this post can be construed as formal legal…
There’s so much to choose from when it comes to teaching resources for homeschool. Consider these tips for choosing curriculum. In my younger, pre-kid days, my idea of summer fun was lying in the sun with a good book, taking breaks only to dip in the pool or to grab a bite to eat. My lounge…
Do you like yourself? How you think about yourself has a direct impact on your relationships and your kids. Years ago my daughters and I discovered a lovely movie called Penelope. It tells the story of an affluent — and often arrogant — family who becomes the subject of a generations-long curse. Their next daughter…
Vacations are a wonderful opportunity to reconnect as a family, relax, and reenergize. And if you can save on vacation? So much the better! Vacation season is upon us! I know this because we went to the beach last week for date night. The place was packed, even after 6 pm. Summer and vacation season are…