And I want you to join me! As a homeschooling mom, I look forward to homeschool conventions with the same fervor I looked forward to the county fair as a kid. The huge stuffed animals, the impossible ring toss game, school friends I hadn’t seen in a while, dirt up to my ankles, overpriced hotdogs,Continue reading "I’m Going to the Fair!"
How to Write a Review
I've written many reviews in the past two years and in the process, I've received many free products. If you're interested in receiving free products but intimidated by writing reviews, here are a few pointers to get you started:1. Evaluate the product. Use it. Have your kids stomp on it. Read the book. Check theContinue reading "How to Write a Review"
My Book Pitch Featured
Y'all remember the book idea I sort of threw out there in my previous post? Well, I wrote an actual pitch. It was analyzed by Leslie Wilson and Mary DeMuth of The Writing Spa. And they liked the pitch!! Read the full review here.Image courtesy of http://www.iband.com.
Tame the Paper Monster E-Book Available
Some of the most popular posts on my blog are from the Put Paper in Its Place 5-part series. I've taken the best of the best, added a few extras, and turned it into an e-book! Get all of my helpful paper organization tips together in one easy, print-ready format. Of course, you'll have toContinue reading "Tame the Paper Monster E-Book Available"
Creative Spaces
Everyone's house is different (ok, maybe not if you live in a cookie-cutter development), so a one-size-fits-all organizing mentality doesn't work. I try to be sensitive of that and to offer a variety of options when I write my how-to posts.The other week, I posted about our schoolroom makeover (read it here if you missedContinue reading "Creative Spaces"
Homeschool Organization E-Book Published!
I'm so excited to announce that my very first e-book is ready for you to purchase, either from Codex Publishing's store or from CurrClick! It's entitled "Organize Your Homeschool" and is mostly a compilation of some of my blog posts, plus a few extras.Ever wished you could print out a few reminders on how toContinue reading "Homeschool Organization E-Book Published!"
Should You Pay Someone What She’s Worth?
Before you answer, “YES, of course,” please take a moment. It’s not as simple a question as you might think. Before you answer that first question, reflect on these points.1. Are you more interested in the price of something than its value?2. Are you more likely to dash off an email complaining about something quickerContinue reading "Should You Pay Someone What She’s Worth?"
Why I Want to Attend She Speaks
Proverbs 31 Ministries has long been a favorite of mine. And I’m not just saying that because I want to win their contest! Seriously, these ladies embody the ideals they espouse. They’re real women; they don’t sugarcoat their daily lives and struggles. The stories they tell on their daily radio show sound just like whatContinue reading "Why I Want to Attend She Speaks"
Classical Education Curricula
I’ve been quite a few questions regarding what material I use for classical homeschooling and how it actually works. So, I thought I’d list out what we have used and how we made it work. I realize that theories sound good (or intimidating, as the case may be), but how they work in real lifeContinue reading "Classical Education Curricula"
Turtles!
What do you think of when you think of spring? Warmer, longer days? Flowers blooming? Easter? Green grass? Eggs hatching? I think of all of those things (plus allergies!), but I thought I’d highlight turtles here. Turtles are officially reptiles, characterized by a shell that protects it. They lay eggs on land, but many species liveContinue reading "Turtles!"
Bethany LaShell 