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 weContinueContinue reading “The Importance of Community”

Happy Mother’s Day!

I Owe My Mother 1. My mother taught me TO APPRECIATE A JOB WELL DONE.”If you’re going to kill each other, do it outside. I just finished cleaning.” 2. My mother taught me RELIGION. “You better pray that will come out of the carpet.” 3. My mother taught me about TIME TRAVEL.”If you don’t straightenContinueContinue reading “Happy Mother’s Day!”

Where Do You Homeschool?

In the May/June 2010 issue of Home School Enrichment, I talk about WHERE you homeschool. Before you say, “Duh, at home,” think about it. Even at home, multiple choices exist: the kitchen table, the living room floor, individual desks, and more. Is what you did this year working? Do you need to think about tweakingContinueContinue reading “Where Do You Homeschool?”

Chicken Soup for Mom’s Soul

Hope I don’t get in trouble for borrowing my title from a popular line of books, but I thought it conveyed what I wanted to say. When you’re physically sick, what’s the best thing to eat (especially if it’s winter)? Chicken soup! When you’re emotionally exhausted from being around your children 24/7 while trying toContinueContinue reading “Chicken Soup for Mom’s Soul”

Be a Woman Inspired and Get Revived!

This conference is meant to encourage women around the world in using their unique God-given gifts & talents the way HE would have her to use them. A Woman Inspired by God’s Word and His design for her life is unstoppable in her pursuit of His destiny for her. For some that may be asContinueContinue reading “Be a Woman Inspired and Get Revived!”