I wasn’t going to be one of those planner girls. You know the ones. The ones with the Happy Planners, piles of washi tape, and stickers. Will. Not. Do. It. Then, the allure of a pretty happy planner called to me and I found myself “just looking”. The next thing I knew, the friendly planner…
May is here and I am ready to play! Okay, let’s be honest, I am ready to play games on any given day, but during this month our formal schooling begins to slow down, and we have more free time for unstructured play and learning.
Bullet Journaling. It is all the rage in the world of women. Everyone is trying it and I am no exception. Bullet Journal pages appear so pretty and organized. It’s a brilliant concept. There is no question about that. I became convinced that one little moleskin journal held the key to daily, weekly and monthly organization…
It is evening during the season of Advent. Our family gathers in the family room and plugs in a small, lighted tree. Hot drinks and yummy snacks serve to make this purposeful Advent tradition even more special. Someone reads the designated scripture passage and we discuss its meaning. After a brief discussion, an ornament is…
The baby was 6 months old. His siblings were 2, 5 and 7 years old and the Christmas season was upon us. December had arrived and I was an overwhelmed mom of four children under 8. Decorations. Dinners. Shopping. Serving. List making. Baking. Family. I was overwhelmed and exhausted and I knew I was going…
One of my favorite holiday memories in our Advent dinner tradition. This family tradition began years ago when my parents decided to host weekly Sunday dinners on each of the four Sundays of Advent. This meaningful tradition began in our family as I was finishing my college degree and I continue it to this day….
After a weekend of eating and Black Friday shopping, it is time to curl up with your laptop and hit the deals. That’s right. It is Cyber Monday and boy do I have the most amazing Homeschool Deal to announce! Brave Writer Cyber Monday Deals My most favorite ever curriculum is 30% off the ENTIRE…
