Where have I been? What have I been up to? Where am I going from here? Well, here are a few answers.The most exciting news of this past spring is that I finally finished my master’s in English degree from East Carolina University! YAY!! It took three reeeaaaaallllyyyy lllllooooooooonnnngggg years, but it was worth itContinueContinue reading “I Graduated!”
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Collecting for College
This coming fall (gulp!!), my older daughter heads away to a 4-year college. You’d think I’d be used to the idea because this is what we homeschoolers work towards for 12 years, right? Well, my heart is not ready for her to go away, but I’ve already started getting her stuff ready to leave theContinueContinue reading “Collecting for College”
What It Takes to be a Good Online Student
Going back to school after you’ve been out for a while is scary. At least, it was for me. I entered college at age 17, full of dreams and plans to save the world as a social worker. Then I graduated and had to get a job to pay the rent. I found a socialContinueContinue reading “What It Takes to be a Good Online Student”
What I Did Yesterday Instead of Writing Blog Posts
I rearranged the furniture–again! A few months ago, I had moved my office stuff into the guest room so that I could close the door on the TV, warring radio stations, and door slammings. Well, I realized that just was not going to work too well for school (which starts today), so now Emily hasContinueContinue reading “What I Did Yesterday Instead of Writing Blog Posts”
10 Days of Organization . . . Coming Soon!
I am thrilled to announce that I will be part of Heart of the Matter Online’s super-duper blog hop from February 7-18th (excluding weekends)! I’ll be posting 10 BRAND-NEW posts on homeschool organization! I invite you to check out my friends’ blogs as well; see all of the amazing topics we’ll be coving next month.BeContinueContinue reading “10 Days of Organization . . . Coming Soon!”
10 Reasons to Go Digital
If you’re reading this post, you have access to a computer and the Internet. If you have access to a computer and the Internet, you have access to a tremendous array of digital calendars and organizers–many of them for free. So, why aren’t you taking advantage of them?Let me help you out here by detailingContinueContinue reading “10 Reasons to Go Digital”
Reflections and Motivations
I read a challenging blog post by Rachelle Gardner the other day that talked about the motivations behind goals and resolutions. I think I’m going to try that approach this year.Resolutions flop too easily, and I hate the feeling of defeat when I have chocolate cake instead of celery on January 2. Goals feel more attainable,ContinueContinue reading “Reflections and Motivations”
E-Books
If you are still wondering about e-books, theE-Homeschooling: Embracing the E-Book Revolutione-Book is also completely free to download!Discover all you ever wanted to know about e-Books, their use in homeschooling, and even how to publish your own. Gain a better understanding of the many ways e-Books can improve your homeschooling by quickly and resourcefully linkingContinueContinue reading “E-Books”
Guest Post
I’m guest posting over at Some Girl’s Website today! If you’re already burned out for this school year, this post is for you. If you want to avoid getting burned out, take some preventive measures now. While you’re over there reading “Chicken Soup for Mom’s Soul,” check out the rest of Michelle’s encouraging thoughts andContinueContinue reading “Guest Post”
A Day in the Life
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 kidsContinueContinue reading “A Day in the Life”
Bethany LaShell 