It’s that time of year again! It’s Homeschool Convention time! This year I’ll be attending two homeschool conventions, a huge regional convention and a smaller, state convention. I LOVE going to homeschool conventions. Every one I’ve attended has been an incredible experience and I left each one feeling more dedicated than ever to the journey [...]
The power of inertia – it is alive and well at our house. How about yours? I’ve found that if I am moving from one task to the next without much pause or break, I am able to accomplish much. But if I let my body return to a place of rest, I really struggle [...]
Life is Funny. Six years ago as I moved through the daily life as a married mother to three getting through our morning routine, moving into the working routine and eventually switching gears back to the wife/mother routine for the evening, I would never have guessed that this would be my life today. What sort [...]
We have been homeschooling for five years now and this year has by far been the most difficult. We have had our fair share of interruptions to our school year. a dozen major upgrades and renovations (including: heat pump, hot water tank, bathroom floor and toilet, basement window, furnace) the death of my grandma the [...]
Confessions of an Adoptive Mom – See Jamie Blog Jamie shares some of the unexpected she’s faced as an adoptive (and phenomenal) mom. Cooking with Preschoolers – Raising Homemakers (Guest post from Homegrown Mom) Angela shares some kitchen skills that even preschoolers can master and enjoy. How Long Should a Homeschool Day Last? – The [...]
Helpful Homeschool Hints is published each Thursday at Many Little Blessings. This week, however, there is a Spring Spruce Up link up there, so Helpful Homeschool Hints is here today. Many educational toys for young children have a fine motor component to them. From stacking blocks to wooden puzzles — it’s easy to remember to [...]