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Know Why You Homeschool

Before you research curriculum and purchase supplies, do you know why you homeschool? You should; it makes all the difference in the world. When we think of education, there are actually three ways we view children: 1. Child as product. This is the “factory” idea most of us … Read More…

Beware of Homeschool Hype

Not everything that is recommended by content creators is the best. When making homeschooling decisions, we need to beware of homeschool hype. The free-market system works. It’s the most natural system, and it is assumed in the Bible. Competition is a good thing, as long as it operates … Read More…

What Self-Control Will Do For You

Read on to find out just what self control will do for you. Self-control is not supposed to keep us from having fun–it is supposed to make room for the lasting things that bring joy and satisfaction. Here’s an illustration: Suppose a mother has a preschool child who … Read More…

Eve Reborn, Renew Your Marriage, Man and Woman

Renew Your Marriage

In my last post we discussed the introduction to our series entitled “Eve Reborn.” I have since added numerous videos, so I thought it would be good to put up a post and give some added insight on how to renew your marriage. It is important to realize … Read More…

FREE Spelling Curriculum

I just finished putting together a free spelling curriculum (and also in print form) that I would love to tell you about! As a homeschooler for 15 children over three decades, I have come across a number of spelling programs. Most consist of grade-leveled lists (with words that … Read More…

How to Make a Vision Board

The other day one of our daughters went to the store and came home with a stack of foam boards and markers and announced it was time for us to each create our own “vision boards” in honor of the new year. So, we all sat down and … Read More…

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Homeschool Mom Planner Freebie for 2022

Hello, dear ladies! Today I am sharing the wonderful news that I have some organizing videos and…a homeschool mom planner freebie for 2022! In my absence here on the blog I have actually done two videos, one on how I organize my life on paper, the other on … Read More…

Binge Learning for Homeschool Relief

Homeschool Binge Learning

In this post we will be discussing homeschool binge learning. Homeschooling can be a real drag at times. Usually, this is because we have traded in learning for schooling. “Schooling” is a tyrannical system in which the person is slave to the mechanism. It reduces human beings to … Read More…

FREE Simplified Lesson Sheet for McGuffey’s Readers

This post will explore a FREE simplified lesson sheet for McGuffey’s Readers. Do you have a child who can read better than they can write? We do. This little girl not only reads at a college level, but considers talking her favorite form of expression. In fact, she … Read More…

Tour Our Homeschool Book Stash for Teens

This post includes a video of part of our homeschool book stash for teens along with a detailed list of the titles showcased. A lot of you have asked me just what to do with teens. I totally understand that question! I mean, if you have kids who … Read More…