Home school Week 65: Beaver Holes, Effort Tests, and Ill-Fitting Shoes

8 years ago

It was an unusual week of home schooling, mostly because Alan insisted I spend a large part of it teaching…

Homeschool Week 64: Peace, Testing, and Toddlers in the Waiting Room

8 years ago

This week our family is preparing for standardized tests. I can safely tell you one thing that will never ever…

The Purification Cleanse and the “Frienemy” Drug

8 years ago

Today I'm on the 9th day of a 21 Day Purification Cleanse. This cleanse has made me feel young and…

Health Update: Ventricular Tachycardia, My Favorite Doctor, and Tendonitis Everywhere

8 years ago

"For you did not receive a spirit that made you a slave again to fear, but you received the spirit…

Classical Conversations, Basketball, Busy Bags, and Other Mom Stuff

8 years ago

These are the kinds of fun things we get to do in Classical Conversations, our home school tutoring service and…

Our Favorite Books from Homeschool Year 2

8 years ago

There is a time of day that is my absolute favorite. It's the hour at the end of the day…

My Eight Parenting Mottos, For Which I Make No Apologies

8 years ago

There are a few parenting mottos I've adopted, for which I do not apologize, not even a little, not even…

10 Things to Try When You’re Feeling Achy

8 years ago

    Have you ever felt old before your time or just achy all over the place?  I keep wondering.…

The Fear of Sitting Down and Little Tricks for Bringing Happy Back

8 years ago

What is she talking about, "the fear of sitting down??" Well, if you have it, then you know, and if…

Life gets really fun once you get over yourself.

8 years ago

Life is so much more fun when you quit worrying about what others think of you. It's not about "me"…