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Pantry Pointers

I’ve got a guest post over at the Reflections in Hindsight blog today. April Gardener invited me to write an article for her Homemaking Wednesday. She is the author of the upcoming book Wounded Spirits, book 1 in The Creek Country Saga. Head on over there to discover how you can get “The Perfectly OrganizedContinueContinue reading “Pantry Pointers”

Alternatives to Traditional Portfolios

Pretty please remember to re-follow my new blog url (link on the left)! Also remember the totally cool giveaway coming next week only for my new blog followers (on this blog).Here’s today’s Heart of the Matter offering:By now, most of us have heard the party line about the why and the how of assembling traditionalContinueContinue reading “Alternatives to Traditional Portfolios”

Introduction to Portfolios

Welcome to all the visitors from the Carnival of Homeschooling, hosted by Janice Campbell this week. Thanks for stopping by.This is a repeat, I admit it, but it’s that time of year again! School’s out and you’re wondering what to do with the plethora of papers under your dining room table. Or, you know youContinueContinue reading “Introduction to Portfolios”

Desk Organizers for Mom

Update on my new desk: I still love it! Unfortunately, the cats think it’s a great spot to sit and look out the window, so I’m constantly cleaning it off.When I bought my new desk, I decided to splurge and buy new desk accessories to go with it. Fortunately, since I was shopping at Ikea,ContinueContinue reading “Desk Organizers for Mom”

Let’s Git ‘Er Done!

It’s that time of year again. You know, when you wonder if your tenth grader will ever finish her geometry textbook. (Yep, that would be me!) It’s the time of year when we wonder why we chose a particular science curriculum, but realize that it’s too late to start over again. It’s the time ofContinueContinue reading “Let’s Git ‘Er Done!”

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 toContinueContinue 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 missedContinueContinue 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 toContinueContinue reading “Homeschool Organization E-Book Published!”

Home School Enrichment Intro.

I’m so excited to be writing a regular column for Home School Enrichment (it’s an old-fashioned, print, hold-in-your-hands magazine)! My first article, entitled “An Introduction to Homeschool Organization,” debuts “The Organized Homeschool” column in the March/April issue. Check out Home School Enrichment for many other encouraging and helpful articles! Here’s my column:Welcome to The OrganizedContinueContinue reading “Home School Enrichment Intro.”

What’s Your Style?

What’s your homeschooling style? If you’re not sure, or if you’re curious about some of other styles out there, I thought I’d detail some of the highlights here for you. Of course, there are many variations, but I think these are the main styles.Classical homeschooling is based on the classics, with three basic stages thatContinueContinue reading “What’s Your Style?”