Bethany LaShell

Pantry Pointers

I’ve got a guest post over at the Reflections in Hindsight blog today. April Gardener invited me to write an article for her Homemaking Wednesday. She is the author of the upcoming book Wounded Spirits, book 1 in The Creek Country Saga. Head on over there to discover how you can get “The Perfectly OrganizedContinueContinue reading “Pantry Pointers”

Alternatives to Traditional Portfolios

Pretty please remember to re-follow my new blog url (link on the left)! Also remember the totally cool giveaway coming next week only for my new blog followers (on this blog).Here’s today’s Heart of the Matter offering:By now, most of us have heard the party line about the why and the how of assembling traditionalContinueContinue reading “Alternatives to Traditional Portfolios”

Homeschooling 101

Are you considering homeschooling, or are you curious and simply want to know more? What if you were offered a commendable, complimentary class on homeschooling taught by experienced educators that included hands-on tools for your personal use? The course is called Homeschool 101 . . . Would you like a front-row seat?The Old Schoolhouse® is thrilled toContinueContinue reading “Homeschooling 101”

Comic Relief

I don’t know about you, but this has been one looooong week, on top of several other looooong weeks. So, I thought a little comic relief was in order. These have been scavenged off the internet, but I’ll give credit where credit is due. Enjoy!All of these comics are courtesy of http://www.cartoonstock.com/directory/o/organizing.asp.Q4U: Please drop me aContinueContinue reading “Comic Relief”

A Change – Yikes!

I just did something even more drastic than my blog makeover: I changed my blog url. I really, really, really hope it doesn’t mess everything up and make me lose all my followers. If so, I’m sorry!The reason I decided to change my blog’s url is because I’ve been reading a lot lately about branding.ContinueContinue reading “A Change – Yikes!”

Introduction to Portfolios

Welcome to all the visitors from the Carnival of Homeschooling, hosted by Janice Campbell this week. Thanks for stopping by.This is a repeat, I admit it, but it’s that time of year again! School’s out and you’re wondering what to do with the plethora of papers under your dining room table. Or, you know youContinueContinue reading “Introduction to Portfolios”

Desk Organizers for Mom

Update on my new desk: I still love it! Unfortunately, the cats think it’s a great spot to sit and look out the window, so I’m constantly cleaning it off.When I bought my new desk, I decided to splurge and buy new desk accessories to go with it. Fortunately, since I was shopping at Ikea,ContinueContinue reading “Desk Organizers for Mom”

What Happens

Oops–just noticed that it’s been over a week since I posted anything! So, it’s time for a true confession: that’s what happens when life happens, even in the home of the very organized homeschool mom. I just ran out of time to write ahead, so my blog was the first thing to go. Maybe that’sContinueContinue reading “What Happens”

Homeschooling Breeds Precocious . . . Cats

Here’s what you’ll find over at Heart of the Matter Online today by yours truly: When my oldest daughter, Meghan, was four years old, we discovered that she was allergic to cats (and grass and dust). Uh oh. We were very attached to our feline lap warmer and just couldn’t see giving him up. WeContinueContinue reading “Homeschooling Breeds Precocious . . . Cats”

Centsible Celebrations (a Molly review)

Over the next few months, my family has been invited to two graduations and a wedding shower. In addition, we have a slew of summer birthdays and holidays that we like to celebrate with our friends by hosting bbq/swim parties. I can’t wait to use Molly’s thrifty ideas to make this year’s events fun andContinueContinue reading “Centsible Celebrations (a Molly review)”