This post is quite random–consider yourself warned. This could have just as easily been entitled “Common Sense Saves Cents” or “The Case Against Organic Foods,” but I chose the title because of my more recent ponderings. My niece and I were having a conversation regarding the weight issues that have plagued our family for years. […]
As the World Turns…(an early progress report)
The fact that I’ve not written in over a week is probably a hint of how school began with a bang. Yet, I suppose that, given my trepidation over the year in my last post, it would be appropriate to post a progress report, albeit an early one. I’ve written in previous posts about reminding […]
With 2 Days to Go…(Our school in 2012-2013)
2 days to go. We are exactly that far away from the beginning of our school year. Where, oh, where did our summer break go? I have most of our plans in order, but I’m definitely behind where I like to be by this time in the summer. The biggest deterrent to finalizing anything is […]
Best Of…cutting costs when preparing to homeschool
On tomorrow, if the Lord says the same, I’ll attempt to fill in for an ailing Diana Waring and speak at the Heart of the Matter Online conference. I’ll talk about cutting costs, but still teaching and learning effectively. You can find much of what I’ll share here and here, posts that, ironically enough, were […]
Lord, What am I to Do?
I have a question: does anybody else ever struggle with ALL the roles that are upon you? A couple of days ago, the highlights of my day went like this (roles in italics): Mom got up and after piddling around with personal business for a bit, made breakfast for the kids. Housekeeper cleaned and completed […]
Two Leaders, Two Letters
‘I really want to know you, and I want you to know me—not because I need you to approve of me (nor do I need to approve of you), but because I’ve been where you are, and I think I could help you. And, I want most of all for you to know that as […]
What We Unsocialized Homeschoolers Do in Summer
Not too long ago I wrote a post about staying away from judging those who insist on questioning your decision to homeschool. One of those categories of questions/ unsolicited comments has to be around the issue of socialization. So as I thought about our summer thus far, I couldn’t help but laugh at the thought […]
5 Summer Seeds to Reap in the Fall
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 […]
To Redeem the Time
15 Be very careful, then, how you live —not as unwise but as wise, 16 making the most of every opportunity,because the days are evil. (Ephesians 5: 15-16) to redeem (from the KJV Dictionary): To redeem time, is to use more diligence in the improvement of it; to be diligent and active in duty and preparation. Eph. […]
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 […]
Introducing…Little Miss Texas Lone Star!
Ladies and gentlemen, we have a pageant winner among us! There is an incredible story explaining how our youngest got involved with pageantry–more of a story than I have energy to give right now. I’ll just say that the Lord really does order our steps–that is, when we are willing to step obediently into His […]
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 […]