Woohoo! School is out for the summer. It is the time to sleep in, go swimming, take a vacation, go to the fair, do the gardening, go camping, attend ball games, and any other assorted activities. But, wait. What about wrapping up the school year? Have you done that yet? It is so tempting to … Read more
Have you ever wanted to include some homeschooling lessons into your summer break, but didn’t know how to embark on this adventure without the kids thinking you were ruining their summer? Enter the term “Funschooling”! My definition of the word funschooling is turning everyday activities and adventures into a homeschooling lesson. I am going to … Read more
I was astounded the day my dear friend said, “You do so much and keep everything running so perfectly! I can’t figure out how you do it all and do it all so well.” I stared at her blankly. On that particular day she was … Read more
Can you homeschool and homestead all at the same time? Are there enough hours in the day to fit everything in? Not only is it possible, but both will benefit. We have been living this homeschooling/homesteading lifestyle ever since we raised our first chicks when our oldest daughter was 2 1/2 years old. There is … Read more
Not even knowing who they were, I loved them fiercely. In November 2009, I laid eyes on their sweet faces. For four months, I memorized every detail of their photographs and poured over every word of our periodic updates. Then, finally, February 15, 2010, in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, I was able to meet two of my … Read more