Last Saturday I had the opportunity, and the honor, to be the Commencement Speaker for the Arkansas Homeschool Class of 2014 Graduation. In addition to speaking, I also got the chance to hand out all the diplomas. What an privilege! I wore my “Dancing with the Stars” blue dress, because it looked “graduation like,” and… [Continue Reading]
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Behind the Scenes of the Moms’ Night Out ~ AFTER PARTY!
Ever want to know what happens behind the scenes at a movie premiere? A few days ago I got to experience just that! If you missed Part 1 of Behind the Scenes of the Moms’ Night Out Premiere, you can read it here. Part 2 is here. Part 3 is here. So how did I get asked… [Continue Reading]
Shaping your Homeschool Schedule: Form Before Fill!
Shaping your Homeschool Schedule: Form Before Fill! I’ve been a homeschooling mom for almost twenty years, and for so many of those years I filled our lives with too much. Thankfully there was a moment when I stepped back, took a good look, firmed up what I wanted to achieve in our homeschool, and then… [Continue Reading]
Homeschool: The Big Challenge
Homeschool: The Big Challenge In the choice to homeschool, I chose a challenge that still makes me ask myself, What was I thinking? at least once a week. There are days I’d rather climb into bed with a coffee and a good book than figure out another lesson plan. There are even days I’d rather… [Continue Reading]
Jesus Likes Messy
Jesus Likes Messy As a mom of six children who has homeschooled for almost twenty years, I’ve had to deal with a few messes in my day. There are paper messes, toy messes, and lunch messes. There are craft messes, book messes, and play-dough messes. Today my kids’ shoes carried in dirt and mud and… [Continue Reading]
Why Your Older Kids Fight Your Teaching . . . and How To Fix That
I’m a mom of six children. I’ve been homeschooling eighteen years, and with three preschoolers, I have another eighteen years of homeschooling to go! Three of my children are adults. Cory is 23 years old, married, and he and Katie have a baby boy and one on the way. He’s a working man and a… [Continue Reading]
Sometimes A Homeschooling Mom’s Role Is Finding Help Beyond Her Home
As a wife, a mom, a sinner-saved-by-grace, and a servant of God, I have peace knowing God has a plan for my life. That He’s always had a plan. And that He’s here to guide me to His path for me. This is one of my favorite verses: All the stages of my life were… [Continue Reading]
Fostering Your Homeschooled Student’s Heart For World Missions
Fostering Your Homeschooled Student’s Heart For World Missions I’m the homeschooling mom of six kids. Three kids, 23, 21, and 19 are beyond the homeschooling years (and doing great!). Then we have three adopted little ones, ages 5, 3, and 2. Yes, that means I’ll spend thirty-five years of my life homeschooling! And during my… [Continue Reading]
How to Start Homeschooling Your Preschooler
I first started homeschooling because my husband and I had met homeschooling kids and we saw a difference in them. We liked what we saw, but we had no idea where to start. After graduating three kids from homeschooling high school, John and I are starting again with three more kids, ages five, three, and… [Continue Reading]
10 Rainy Day Activities
Whether there are thunderstorms pouring outside, snow is falling in the middle of winter, or it’s the heat of summer and your kids are bored, these 10 rainy day activities are sure to spawn some creative play. Enjoy! 10 Rainy Day Activities 1. Stage a circus. Help your kids pick their own… [Continue Reading]