When illness hits our household, our busy pace is forced to slow. When activities are missed, slowing down is met with resistance. Recently, a sick Little Bear found herself stuck at home with mom while the boys were off on an outing with dad. No amount of playing seemed to lift her glum spirits, until […]
Organizing the evidence of life
I have a confession to make. I’m horribly disorganized! That is not to say I’m a slob. No, I am actually a bit OCD about liking a tidy home. Just don’t open a closet without caution nor hope to easily maneuver through my storeroom. With the arrival of fall weather, several weeks ago, I found […]
Fair beginnings
We have survived our first two weeks of school!! How are all of you doing?!? The littles were thrilled to get back into a school routine. No, really!!! I was completely surprised when I had three smiling students rush to our classroom with excited anticipation. The highlight of our first week was a field trip […]
Preparing for back to school {free printable}
Didn’t summer just begin?!? Everyone around me is talking about back to school planning and store ads are filled with deals for back to school supplies. Okay, okay, I give!! Although I’m still going to enjoy the beautiful days of summer sunshine, the frugal shopper in me is getting the Back To School planning underway. […]
Mandatory testing and voluntary fun
The end of May always marks the end of our school year. Our final week has traditionally been a time for review. This year we’ve added a new activity in required state testing. Every state is a bit different in requirements for homeschooling. Our state dictates that Columbo has reached the age that he needs […]
St. Patrick the early missionary – free printables
Today as I was finally changing the monthly calendar I noticed it…..it’s MARCH! Wasn’t it January and we were celebrating New Years just yesterday?!? As I glanced at the March calendar I experienced a hint of urgency as I realized I was unprepared for a fast approaching holiday. Our homeschool is pretty laid back in […]
New beginnings in the New Year – with a free printable
After enjoying the holiday break, we are back to school. Despite some grumbles I find my kids thrive on routine. In hope of discouraging those back to school grumbles I was excited to find something fun and new. We started with some winter activity sheets that I found online. The pack contained a little something […]
Are we truly thankful?
As parents, are we instilling in our children a heart of thankfulness? This Thursday many Americans across the nation will celebrate Thanksgiving. Historically a day to remember God’s provision to those first pilgrims. A day to join with friends and family to reflect on what we are thankful for over a bountiful feast. Let us […]