2016 Dance Recital–A Year of Firsts (and Lasts)

In the wake of all that has happened in this last week, I’d be lying if I said that I am posting without mixed emotions.   Like any proud parent, I rejoice at the accomplishments of  our children, and dance recitals for me are almost magical–the lights and staging, the performances, and the chance for […]

Successful Homeschooling: Your Husband Has a Vision, Too

5 When Jesus had entered Capernaum, a centurion came to him, asking for help. 6 “Lord,” he said, “my servant lies at home paralyzed, suffering terribly.” 7 Jesus said to him, “Shall I come and heal him?” 8 The centurion replied, “Lord, I do not deserve to have you come under my roof. But just say the word, and my servant will […]

5 Basics to Knowing Your Role (as a Home Educating Parent)

For the sake of cohesiveness, this post should be named ‘Successful Homeschooling: Know Thy Kids.’   It is, indeed, the second of my 2-part attempt at sharing successful homeschooling tips for both parents and kids.  The part of me that is snarky and cynical chose the numbers because after all, as a blogger, numbers brings numbers, […]

Our 2016 Spring Garden

A trip home to help an ailing relative, a trip to pick up a college student, a high school prom, and an upcoming dance recital?   NO WONDER I am just now returning to blog!!   We still have about two weeks to go before we settle into a summer norm–as if there really is […]

Successful Homeschooling: Know Thyself

For the homeschooling community, this is a very busy time of year.   It is the season in which, after a year or more elsewhere, many are making a decision to homeschool.   Research for all-things-homeschool is at an all-time high; curriculum sales will abound over the next few months as newcomers rush to put […]