It’s not only 12-year-old boys who ask that question, now, is it? In “How We Homeschool Latin“, I said that there are generally three reasons given for the study
A commonplace journal is not complicated and doesn’t need to be fancy. It is simply a place where notes and quotes from our reading are kept. The simpler we
I recently finished Sally Clarkson’s new book, Own Your Life. The Clarksons are authors of one of my favorite homeschooling books, especially for starting out with young kids: Educating
~ Capturing the context of contentment in everyday life ~ Last week was a break week in our year-round homeschool schedule, and it was great! It is so easy to slip into
When I was 11, my mom had twins. Already interested in cooking, I eagerly took once-a-week dinner duties. I could make spaghetti, macaroni and cheese (from boxes) with tuna and
I am almost done reading The Liberal Arts Tradition, but I know I have at least two more posts in me for this one. I feel like I understand the
A simple guide to using a digital notes app for homeschool planning, book lists, and long-term reference.
It’s February. Like clockwork homeschool moms hit burn out mode this time of year. Yes, it might be cloudy skies, lack of sleep, or holiday sugar-binges catching up with
Ok. When I asked what education book I should read next, the overwhelming response was The Liberal Arts Tradition, and you all did not steer me wrong. Between Consider This,
I wrote last week about how to choose a task management program if you’re looking to move toward paperless home organization. Too often we try to remember all the
There are so many to-do list apps out there, and most of the recommendations and advice about them is geared for the business executive that it’s easy to think
Your calendar is your #1 productivity tool to keep track of life. Improving your calendar habits will have ripple effects to other organizational and managerial aspects of your responsibilities. Better
