Depression is not visible, like a broken arm. Depression does not garner sympathy and delivered meals like those that gall bladder surgery does. But, depression can cause as big as, if not a bigger, disruption in your life than some of the more visible ailments are.If depression is not broken leg or a sinus infection,ContinueContinue reading “It’s (Not) All in Your Head”
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Ten Practical Steps to Feeling Human Again
Depression tends to make us feel less than human, yucky, forsaken, and miserable. Here are ten effective, simple, free steps you can take today, tomorrow, and the next day that will help bring you back into the realm of the living again. Notice I’m not promising that these are easy steps. In fact, some ofContinueContinue reading “Ten Practical Steps to Feeling Human Again”
Ten Steps to a More Organized Homeschool Schedule
On the heels of “Happy New Year” comes the inevitable question: “What are your resolutions for the new year?” This year, my goal is to organize and manage my homeschool time in a more effective manner. This year, I’m not going to quit on January 2nd, like I do when the scale hasn’t budged otherContinueContinue reading “Ten Steps to a More Organized Homeschool Schedule”
DIY Designer Bulletin Board
Y’all have already seen my fabulous new desk, bookshelf, and accessories, right? If not, be sure to take a look. Well, I had this old, boring bulletin board hanging around, and I decided I wanted to snazz it up some to match the rest of my (non) office (aka the school room).I stapled quilt battingContinueContinue reading “DIY Designer Bulletin Board”
10 Days of Organization . . . Coming Soon!
I am thrilled to announce that I will be part of Heart of the Matter Online’s super-duper blog hop from February 7-18th (excluding weekends)! I’ll be posting 10 BRAND-NEW posts on homeschool organization! I invite you to check out my friends’ blogs as well; see all of the amazing topics we’ll be coving next month.BeContinueContinue reading “10 Days of Organization . . . Coming Soon!”
Organize Computer Files
Now that we’ve tackled organizing our digital pictures, let’s organize our computer documents. It may seem like a daunting task, but I promise that it is entirely doable and that it will be worth it in the long run.I love folders! I love paper folders, I love cutesy folders, I love labeled folders, and IContinueContinue reading “Organize Computer Files”
Organize Your Digital Photographs
Digital photography has done wonders. In addition to being able to zip photos of little Johnny’s first steps around the world in seconds and being able to safely store a large number of high-quality pictures in a small amount of space (CDs, etc.), we also have the problem of thousands of uncategorized pictures cluttering ourContinueContinue reading “Organize Your Digital Photographs”
10 Reasons to Go Digital
If you’re reading this post, you have access to a computer and the Internet. If you have access to a computer and the Internet, you have access to a tremendous array of digital calendars and organizers–many of them for free. So, why aren’t you taking advantage of them?Let me help you out here by detailingContinueContinue reading “10 Reasons to Go Digital”
Combat Post-Holiday Blues
I don’t know about you, but a few days into January, the post-holiday blues start to hit. The Christmas carols have been replaced by the same old songs that were around last year. All the pretty decorations are tucked away (a depressing chore in itself); and half of the kids’ anticipated toys lay broken andContinueContinue reading “Combat Post-Holiday Blues”
Reflections and Motivations
I read a challenging blog post by Rachelle Gardner the other day that talked about the motivations behind goals and resolutions. I think I’m going to try that approach this year.Resolutions flop too easily, and I hate the feeling of defeat when I have chocolate cake instead of celery on January 2. Goals feel more attainable,ContinueContinue reading “Reflections and Motivations”
Bethany LaShell 