If someone had told me fifteen years ago, after the birth of my second child, that within a short period of time I would lose my husband to cancer and go on to raise and homeschool my two children alone, I would have thought that person was delusional. Yet, that’s exactly what happened. It has … Continue reading The Single Parent Homeschool
If you follow a September through June school schedule like our family does, then you are getting ready to finish your school year. As things wind down in our home, other things wind up. Time in the garden replaces time in the “classroom” and days become more carefree. Speaking of gardening, we have used this … Continue reading Gardening Interests
As I glanced over at my garden this morning, something caught my eye. I could see what appeared to be a flower blooming next to the arbor. I thought for certain I was mistaken since I had not planted anything in that spot this year or last year. I went over to investigate. To my … Continue reading Teachers are Seed Planters
When I began homeschooling, I gave little thought to what I was potentially leaving behind. Fortunate to have another source of income, I went on hiatus from my “career” for several years to raise my young boys. As my kids grew, I completed some freelance work, but my primary focus was on my family and … Continue reading Becoming Outdated
Three years ago when I took my kids to Disney, I thought I was doing well with a $50 free gift card from a travel agent and a few hundred Disney Reward Dollars from my credit card spending. Boy, was I wrong! I had no idea back then that with a little strategic planning, we … Continue reading My Free Disney Vacation
