Do you ever have those days when your would-be scholars simply don’t want to write? Their pen-that’s-mightier-than-a-sword becomes a sword. Literally. Maybe you don’t. Your kids probably come to the school table with hair combed and pencils sharpened. But I have boys. Boys can find all kinds of uses for a pencil other than its intended use. … Read more
Annette @ A Net in Time — First Things First How does one homeschool and watch one’s pennies at the same time? I have to admit, I often struggle with this. There is so much I think.. I can do that with the lad or I can do this with the lad or… OOH>>> Look … Read more
The first time I realized that I was so caught up in doing things, “the way they were supposed to be”, was when I taught in India right out of college. Geared up and ready to go I was excited and ready to make a difference in the world. Of course, when I arrived in … Read more
Motivated Moms is a “unique and straightforward chore planning system is for moms who are trying to balance creative endeavors with their desire to have an orderly and organized environment in their homes.” Originally the brainchild of Deann Polanco and Janet Russell, the Motivated Moms system has evolved from a printed organizational system to both … Read more
Several years ago I suggested to my husband that we should get rid of our cable T.V. I was tired of the junk that was constantly being shown, and I’m not just referring to the shows or movies, but to the commercials as well. Every time my family sat down to watch something, I found … Read more