How We Are Preparing Our Homeschooled Kids for College
As we near the end of our first 13 years of homeschooling, we get ready to launch one child into college. Here’s what we’ve done to prepare.
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Baby Gifts that Will Go the Distance
This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Panasonic. All opinions are 100% mine. Spring seems to bring baby season with it. As you plan for baby showers and precious new arrivals, consider these baby gifts that will go the distance, gifts that can grow with the family and be used for…
Re-Solutions: A New Look at Goal Setting and Planning
Resolutions get a bum rap, but if you think about them in a different way, as solutions to problems that you need to address once again, you’ll find that, yes, you do need to make resolutions after all. FishChick11 is very much a mini-me, both in looks and in temperament. This means that the next…
Free Printable Gift Coupons for an Easy Last-Minute Gift
Are you looking for a last minute gift or some little extra to slip into a stocking? Grab these free printable gift coupons for a fun, creative gift. Okay, yeah. You forgot somebody. Or the shipping company lost your order. Or you just don’t have the cash today to do things up big. Whatever it…
Understanding Me Time & Taking Care of Myself
New moms (and experienced moms, too) are often encouraged to make room for “me time,” something that can often be misunderstood. It’s not selfish, but its purpose is really important. You need to take care of yourself so you can better take care of others. This is a great thing to add to your time…
Are You Really a Homeschool Mom Fail?
Are you a homeschool mom fail? The thought does cross our minds every once in awhile, doesn’t it? Here’s how I combat that feeling and get back on track. I can’t say that the school year has gone quite according to plan. I didn’t know that multiple science co-ops and Community Bible Study (Monday through…
Organize Your Days for Success
Each of us gets 24 hours. How we gonna spend it? Organize your days for success with these simple tips. Organizing your days can bring great peace to your life. No matter what your days are like, setting a pattern or schedule that works for you can be key to good mental health. Kids thrive…
Surviving Survival Mode
Surviving survival mode is a worthy goal. And some seasons of life are just that: surviving. When I look at pictures from years ago, I’m stunned at all that has happened in that time. My kids have gone from 13, 10, 8, 6, 4, and 2 to ages 19, 16, 14, 12, 10, and 8….