When a family needs to make a move it really turns life upside down. Change and transition is always challenging and if you are a homeschooling family, it can be a chaotic time. Moving AND homeschooling? How in the world can we accomplish all that needs to be done? Is it possible to pack, plan … Read more
As much as we love this time of year, the holidays can be so stressful. With social media begging you to compare everything and my family’s wants far outweighing their needs most of the time, it is enough to bring out the Grinch in anyone! Nothing sucks the joy out of these special times faster … Read more
Tradition is defined as an inherited, established, or customary thought, action, or behavior according to the Merriam-Webster dictionary. While this sums up what a tradition is, it doesn’t describe the feelings and heart behind traditions because I am not sure that a dictionary can do that. If you ask my family the meaning of tradition … Read more
The holidays are a wonderful time filled with holiday spirit, family, and moments that turn into life long memories. The holiday season has always been such a special time of the year for me, and I hold so many wonderful memories during this time from my childhood. Having a child with autism, I worried he … Read more
Young home educating moms have much to learn: how to teach math and phonics, how to keep records for portfolios, and eventually, how to make a transcript. While these are all valid things we should learn, we too often forget that mom needs to learn something else as well – something that can spark creativity … Read more