I can’t believe that I have never written about one of my favorite organization tools. They’re little, but they’re so cute and so versatile. What are they: mini, sticky tabs and flags! A Post-it by any other name is just as sweet (no, this is not a commercial). It usually works just as well, too.ContinueContinue reading “Top Uses for Post-it Flags and Tabs”
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Staying Organized on the Go: Co-ops
Co-ops Homeschool co-ops can be a wonderful enhancement to our home studies. But it always seems to be a hassle to remember all of the books and materials we need each week/day, not to mention the times when we’ve had to turn the car around because little Susie left her essay in the printerContinueContinue reading “Staying Organized on the Go: Co-ops”
What’s in a Portfolio?
I’m over at Heart of the Matter Online today talking about homeschool portfolios. Go take a look! What does a hard-working homeschooling mom do with all those 3-D projects, art papers, grammar workbooks, and math tests? Keep everything? Yikes! Throw them all away? Horrors! Of course, Grandma’s refrigerator makes a wonderful display area, but whenContinueContinue reading “What’s in a Portfolio?”
What’s Next?
What should I do next? That question has often left me in a tizzy trying to figure out which item on my very-important-to-do-right-now list ought to be the next thing to receive my attention. Yes, I’ve read the books on prioritizing. Yes, I usually make a physical, written list of all that needs to beContinueContinue reading “What’s Next?”
Dealing with Chronic Illnesses, Part 5: Organization Helps
I’m over at Heart of the Matter Online today. Hop on over and check out our other fabulous posts by our very talented writers. Before y’all glare at me for suggesting more work for we who can barely manage the basics most of the time, let me assure you that being organized can help us.ContinueContinue reading “Dealing with Chronic Illnesses, Part 5: Organization Helps”
Dealing with Chronic Illnesses, Part 4: Taking Care of the Kids
Let’s face it: a household need a certain number of things done daily in order to run smoothly (or at least stumble along). And moms with chronic illnesses don’t always have the energy to do them. That means we often have to ask our kids (and hubbies) to step up to the plate. But what’sContinueContinue reading “Dealing with Chronic Illnesses, Part 4: Taking Care of the Kids”
Taking Care of Mom, Dealing with Chronic Illnesses, Part 2
In last month’s article, “How to Bless Homeschooling Moms Who Have Chronic Illnesses,” I listed a few things that other homeschool moms could do to help a fellow mom in need. The list was hardly comprehensive, but it was a start. This month I want to address a few ways that families can bless theirContinueContinue reading “Taking Care of Mom, Dealing with Chronic Illnesses, Part 2”
How to Bless Homeschool Moms Who Have Chronic Illnesses
I’m over at Heart of the Matter Online today!They look normal. They look healthy. They even look happy. Most of the time anyway. But they aren’t any of those things all of the time. I’m talking about homeschool moms with chronic illnesses. On the surface, they look normal, so we expect them to act normally.ContinueContinue reading “How to Bless Homeschool Moms Who Have Chronic Illnesses”
Planners and Responsibilities
Remember the teacher’s planner that enthralled you so much at the convention that you bought it? Its purpose is not just to look pretty on your shelf or on your computer’s desktop. It’s time to pull it out and start using it, or to figure out all the features it has if you’ve purchased anContinueContinue reading “Planners and Responsibilities”
Study Skills for Grades 7-12
For most of us, the beginning of the school year is right around the corner. Now is the perfect time to hone your middle and high schoolers’ study skills. TODAY at 12:30 p.m. EST I’ll be presenting a session especially for your tweens and teens on essential study skills. It’s not too late to pickContinueContinue reading “Study Skills for Grades 7-12”
Bethany LaShell 