DVD Series We Use As We Homeschool One of the biggest things that I love about homeschooling is being able to pull in different topics into our core subjects. To supplement the core subjects that I have chosen for elementary grades- reading, writing, and math- I like to pull out DVDS, YouTube videos, and audio books. It takes the pressure off of me as the teacher, and my kids get super excited to watch a show for school. :-) Here are some DVD series for homeschooling ... continue reading...
Becoming a Joy Filled Mom
Practical Tips to Become a Joy Filled Mom I've been using "words" for the year for the past two years, I love how it gives me direction for goals and resolutions. I was surprised by how much my words for 2019 impacted me this year. My words {I chose two!!} were Joy and Rest. After having a dark period in the final months of 2018 I needed to find Joy again and I knew that I needed rest for my weary heart. After some reflection I found that one area I specifically needed more joy in was ... continue reading...
Breastfeeding: How I Breastfed My Adopted Baby
How I Breastfed My Adopted Baby We brought home our second baby from the hospital when he was two days old. My daughter was 18 months to the day when her brother was born. To most, this doesn't sound like a unique story. Except when I tell you, three months prior, we weren't expecting to bring home a baby. We weren't pregnant and weren't looking to adopt. This is a guest post by Jennifer from Sunflower Mom. This post contains affiliate links, you can find the full disclosure here. The ... continue reading...
Stop Making Homeschooling So Hard! Simplify Your Homeschool!
Stop Making Homeschooling So Hard!! Simplify Your Homeschooling… I’ve been involved in the homeschool community my whole life and a question that I frequently hear and see on internet groups is one asking about how to fit all the subjects in because it is sooo complicated to balance time between them all. My answer while basic and perhaps not applicable to all instances when this question asked is “Stop making homeschooling so hard!” Momma, your homeschool day doesn’t need to look like the ... continue reading...
How to Find Time to Read as a Mom
How to Find Time to Read as a Mom After publishing my reading list for 2018, and sharing what I’ve read with you all on Instagram, you often send in a question asking how to find time to read as a mom. This is something that goes in spurts for me, and most of my reading does get done in the winter, but today I wanted to share with you all some tips to help you find time to read in between the duties of motherhood and marriage. As a girl, one of the harshest punishments in my house was for my ... continue reading...
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