Have you wondered what a day in the life of the Organized Homeschool Mom looks like? First of all, in spite of all my schedules and routines, no two days are exactly alike. Sigh. But, here's a typical school day for me:6:30 - alarm buzzes7:00-8:30 - exercise, devotions, shower, etc.8:30-noon - laundry, keep the kidsContinue reading "A Day in the Life"
This Year’s All-New Curricula Choices
Our 11th year of homeschooling has begun! We are in 11th grade and 7th grade. While not in my original plan, both girls have almost completely new curricula for this year.Sissy, my junior, is still using Auralog's Tell Me More for French. For Bible and English, she's using guides from Hewitt Homeschooling. The "I DareContinue reading "This Year’s All-New Curricula Choices"
Student Photo Week–Not Back to School Blog Hop
Today is officially our first day of the 2010-2011 school year. Sissy is in 11th grade and also starting dual enrollment classes this week. Kitty is in 7th grade. This is our 11th year of homeschooling and I can hardly believe the end is in sight for my oldest!The photo to the left is ourContinue reading "Student Photo Week–Not Back to School Blog Hop"
Storing Summer’s Bounty: Canning, Freezing, and Dehydrating (a Molly review)
With autumn right around the corner, this month’s “Begin with the Basics” section on apples is quite timely. Included are what some of our favorite types are best suited for (applesauce, pies, etc) and several yummy recipes. Crunch!I enjoy canning, especially salsa, which never lasts long, and spaghetti sauce. Molly includes links, directions, and recipesContinue reading "Storing Summer’s Bounty: Canning, Freezing, and Dehydrating (a Molly review)"
Vanishing Act (book review)
Liz Johnson’s debut, Vanishing Act, was the first book I’d read in the Love Inspired Suspense line. She manages to combine romance with intrigue in a poignant story of a girl on the run. Nora thought she’d done a good job of disappearing from her old life and her father’s enemies. Turns out that Danielle,Continue reading "Vanishing Act (book review)"
The Core (review)
The Core: Teaching Your Child the Foundations of Classical Education by Leigh A. Bortins, founder of Classical Conversations, shows how non-classically educated parents can give their children what they weren’t taught themselves. This book is not just for homeschoolers. Bortins doesn’t just show what’s wrong with education today, she gives a blueprint for fixing it.Continue reading "The Core (review)"
On Your Mark, Get Set
Wait! Stop! I don’t know where we’re going! How do we get there? Looking at a stack of shiny, new textbooks, workbooks, and projects can make me feel like that. Do you ever feel like that at the beginning of a new school year?In order to get from here (the beginning of the school year)Continue reading "On Your Mark, Get Set"
Benjamin Franklin’s Thirteen Virtues
The slower days of summer are the perfect time to concentrate on issues of character. Many times during the school year we’re so focused on academic subjects that we tend to forget about topics that don’t need to be crossed off our daily schedules. Benjamin Franklin implemented a rigorous character improvement program for himself. HeContinue reading "Benjamin Franklin’s Thirteen Virtues"
I Write Like . . .
I write likeDan BrownI Write Like by Mémoires, Mac journal software. Analyze your writing!Go figure, since I write non-fiction and he writes fiction. Unless, of course, you're a famous publisher reading my blog and you now want to publish my books!True confession for today: I followed this link from my friend April's blog.Who do youContinue reading "I Write Like . . ."
The Importance of Community
Moms (or dads) were not meant to homeschool alone. Often, we’re so busy lining up activities for our kids that we forget to line up activities for ourselves. No, I am not advocating adding “another thing” to our overcrowded schedules that will cause more stress than it cures. I’m talking about making sure that weContinue reading "The Importance of Community"
Bethany LaShell 