So, what does a woman do after lamenting that she hasn’t used her time well? She makes plans. I’ve done a number of things in the last week, and I’m in a much better place than when I last wrote. One of those items is to begin planning our homeschool year. I love planning. I […]
Final College Visits
Though it seems as if the season came and went, Dad and the oldest took what should be the final two college visits earlier this spring. This trip actually came on the heels of the Titus 2:1 Conference in Washington, D.C., and after I headed home, those two kept traveling north to look at a […]
Judge Not, Less…
“So, where do your children go to school?” If you’ve homeschooled a minute, you’re well aware of the whirlwind of emotions that swirl within you when you respond, “We homeschool.” The moment in time almost freezes while you wait for that follow-up question, comment, or unsolicited advice. I read an interesting article not too […]
10 Ways to Customize Your Curriculum and Cut Costs–Part 2
I committed to writing a part 2, or sorts, to suggest ideas for older students. There are realities of life and new expectations as children grow, whether they attend college or decide upon another route. They must be able to articulate themselves in written and oral format. I will boldly state that any curriculum that […]
10 Ways to Customize Curriculum and Cut Costs–Part 1
I shared much of this information below during my presentations at conferences during the month of April. It occurred to me that people are always looking to save money; why not post some thoughts here? Also, though I find myself jaded with two teens in the house, I forget how many homeschoolers are just beginning […]