Recently, I was mindlessly scrolling through Instagram when I stumbled across a clip of a talk Jordan Peterson gave in Brisbane on his 12 Rules for Life Tour. In the clip, he says you should “make a stupid plan.” Did I hear that right? A bad plan??? Of course I had to keep listening to […]
Are you attending your first homeschool convention? It can be a little overwhelming, but don’t worry, I’m here to help! In this blog post, I will give you some tips on how to prepare for the convention and make the most of it. I’ll also share some tips for succeeding once you get home. So
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Are you looking for resources to help you create a homeschool booklist while planning your year? Do you want to make sure your child is reading the best books? You’ve come to the right place! In this blog post, we will discuss some of the best resources for finding books for your children of all
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As a homeschooling parent, you have the significant opportunity to choose which homeschool curriculum you want to use with your children. But with so many options available, it can be difficult to decide which one is right for your family. For the ultimate guide on choosing homeschool curriculum, be sure to also read my post:
In this two-part guide, we will walk you through the process of choosing the right homeschool curriculum for your child. We’ll discuss where to find curriculum options, what to consider when making your decision, and provide tips for finding the perfect fit. Homeschooling can be a great way to give your child an education that
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All my life, we have had a metronome sitting on our piano and I want to tell you today how your homeschool plan is like a metronome. Stay with me now. I liked to play with our metronome a lot when I was young. I’d move the weight up and down to adjust the tempo
“Simple can be harder than complex: You have to work hard to get your thinking clean to make it simple. But it’s worth it in the end because once you get there, you can move mountains.” — Steve Jobs What does a simpler day look like? You may look at this list and think I’m
Are you new to homeschooling and see all the options for curriculum and methodologies and don’t know what to choose? Do you feel like everyone around you is spouting amazing things about their homeschool philosophy and it all sounds right even if it’s conflicting? Maybe you feel like you have to “choose a side” as
I’m a big proponent of trusting your instincts in life. Many may say to trust your gut. Or follow your intuition. Listen to that little voice inside, that inside “feeling” we all have a hard time describing. Maybe it’s God, maybe it’s our animal instincts. It can be any or all of this. So much
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It always happens that March comes in our homeschool year and I start panicking a little inside. I get curious about how many school days we have left to go. I feel the end coming and I’m getting restless. The late winter blahs are real. But then I start looking at what lesson we’re on
