A Lifetime of Mothering – Looking Back
Buffer My oldest kids are two of the most adventurous and independent people I know. Here I thought that as a homeschooler and dedicated stay-at-home mom, I was this major influence on them. Yet,...
View ArticleOne of ‘Those’ Weeks
Buffer This week was one of those weeks that has provided lots of good material for future blog posts. <grin> You know, the kind of week where time flies and at the end of the days you’re left...
View ArticleWhy Everyday Can’t be Like Mother’s Day
Buffer The house was tidy. The children were clean. Meals were prepared and the kitchen spotless. The children did their best to be sweet & thoughtful. And then, Mother’s Day was over! Then the...
View ArticleThe Week I Chose to be a Yes Mom
Buffer Before any of you should begin to compare yourself to me and think that I am some wonderful mother for saying yes to my kids this week, I will confess that it was out of sheer desperation. I...
View ArticleDear Mom Who Can’t Get it All Done
Buffer There are certainly seasons in life where I feel confident of my abilities as a mother, wife, homeschooler etc. Just as certainly as there are seasons when I don’t. When things start to head...
View ArticleWhen Motherhood Frightens
Buffer Having launched two of our eight children into the ‘adult world’ leaves me with a unique perspective on parenting. The increased wisdom that comes with age and experience leaves me less than...
View ArticleHow to Find the Perfect Homeschool Curriculum
Buffer It will come as no surprise to you that my life has been more than a little crazy-busy lately. With eight kids, three businesses and a creative, entrepreneurial husband to help, my days...
View ArticleEncouragement for Busy Moms
BufferWe run through our days – modernday super women – juggling the needs and desires of our families to the very best of our ability. Or do we? Have you ever just left the dishes in the sink, left...
View ArticleSometimes you Just Need to Take a Break
Has it only been 4 weeks since we began homeschooling? Yikes! It has. It feels more like I’ve been homeschooing for, like…18 years. Oh, yeah, I have been homeschooling for 18 years. <grin>...
View ArticleDear Homeschool Mom Who Can’t Get it All Done
There are certainly seasons in life where I feel confident of my abilities as a wife, mother and homeschooler etc. Just as certainly as there are seasons when I don’t. These past few weeks have...
View ArticleDear Distracted Mama
Photo Credit Dear distracted mama, I see you walking with your purse overloaded, your hands full and the children, oblivious, hopping and skipping along side you. The cries “Mom, look! Mom, look!” are...
View ArticleA Message for the Young Moms
I sat up in bed tapping out a text to my young adult daughter. She was late, again, and despite all reason, I was worried. The family photos lining my bedroom walls bring back memories of days gone...
View Article5 Days of Creating Balance in Your Homeschool
You may be wondering why I am writing about balance in the homeschool while we are still enjoying our summer breaks and, more likely than not, fantasizing about how next year is going to be the perfect...
View ArticleSometimes you Just Need to Take a Break
Buffer Has it only been 4 weeks since we began homeschooling? Yikes! It has. It feels more like I’ve been homeschooing for, like…18 years. Oh, yeah, I have been homeschooling for 18 years....
View ArticleDear Homeschool Mom Who Can’t Get it All Done
Buffer There are certainly seasons in life where I feel confident of my abilities as a wife, mother and homeschooler etc. Just as certainly as there are seasons when I don’t. These past few weeks...
View ArticleDear Distracted Mama
Buffer Photo Credit Dear distracted mama, I see you walking with your purse overloaded, your hands full and the children, oblivious, hopping and skipping along side you. The cries “Mom, look! Mom,...
View ArticleA Message for the Young Moms
Buffer I sat up in bed tapping out a text to my young adult daughter. She was late, again, and despite all reason, I was worried. The family photos lining my bedroom walls bring back memories of...
View Article5 Days of Creating Balance in Your Homeschool
Buffer You may be wondering why I am writing about balance in the homeschool while we are still enjoying our summer breaks and, more likely than not, fantasizing about how next year is going to be the...
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