For those who homeschool on a more traditional schedule, January is the middle of the school year. And no matter what the calendar says, I’m convinced that February is the longest month of the year. Nevertheless, we can take steps towards a fresh start even at this juncture. Now is a great time to refocusContinueContinue reading “A Fresh Start in the Middle of the Year”
Author Archives: Bethany LaShell
A New Way to Use To-Do Lists
If you’ve been around my blog for a while, you know how much I love my to-do lists! And all of my other lists. I have yet, however, to find the perfect to-do app that will sync with my android phone and my Google calendar. I’ve tried a few that were supposed to sync betweenContinueContinue reading “A New Way to Use To-Do Lists”
New Year’s Resolutions
If you’re anything like me, you’ve made resolutions to lose weight, do devotions daily, be nicer to your family, and have a home-cooked meal on the table every night by 5:30. While there’s nothing wrong with those resolutions, if you’re anything like me, you’ve already broken at least one of them–and it’s only two daysContinueContinue reading “New Year’s Resolutions”
Thank You Notes are Always in Style
Is it just me, or are thank you notes (the paper kind you hold in your hand) becoming obsolete? Are they following the dwindling number of friendly letters and Christmas letters and cards that used to stuff our mailboxes? Well, my mum (she’s Canadian, but I thought the southern phrase more apropos for the title)ContinueContinue reading “Thank You Notes are Always in Style”
Merry CHRISTmas!
About that time Caesar Augustus ordered a census to be taken throughout the Empire. This was the first census when Quirinius was governor of Syria. Everyone had to travel to his own ancestral hometown to be accounted for. So Joseph went from the Galilean town of Nazareth up to Bethlehem in Judah, David’s town, forContinueContinue reading “Merry CHRISTmas!”
Dealing with Chronic Illnesses Part 3: Dreading December
I’m over at Heart of the Matter Online today. Check out the rest of our wonderful writers! December is my favorite month of the year because it includes my two favorite holidays: Jesus’ birthday and my birthday. I love the presents (giving as well as receiving), the wrapping, the sights, the sounds, the smells, theContinueContinue reading “Dealing with Chronic Illnesses Part 3: Dreading December”
My Daughter The Writer, Part 2
My daughter the writer has another guest post over at the Write It Sideways blog. It’s called “7 Steps to Taming Your NaNoWriMo Manuscript.” Check it out! If you’d like to read some of her other writings, follow her blog, Slaying Dragons.
What It Takes to be a Good Online Student
Going back to school after you’ve been out for a while is scary. At least, it was for me. I entered college at age 17, full of dreams and plans to save the world as a social worker. Then I graduated and had to get a job to pay the rent. I found a socialContinueContinue reading “What It Takes to be a Good Online Student”
Color Coding for Control
Color coding is an easy way to organize lots of different kinds of things. You don’t have to remember where it is, whose it is, or how to return it once you’re done. Kids’ possessions, calendars, books, holiday decorations, and homeschool materials can all benefit from using color coding for controlling them. Anyone with moreContinueContinue reading “Color Coding for Control”
Taking Care of Mom, Dealing with Chronic Illnesses, Part 2
In last month’s article, “How to Bless Homeschooling Moms Who Have Chronic Illnesses,” I listed a few things that other homeschool moms could do to help a fellow mom in need. The list was hardly comprehensive, but it was a start. This month I want to address a few ways that families can bless theirContinueContinue reading “Taking Care of Mom, Dealing with Chronic Illnesses, Part 2”
Bethany LaShell 