We all try to do it all. But sometimes when we try to do it all and accomplish everything, we get lost in what it really means and takes to be a good mom. Here is a short list of things I keep posted as a reminder of what it means to really be a good mom. 1. Ignore the experts (most of the time). There is TONS of info out there (internet, tv, other parents, magazines, etc). I think there is too much actually. While some of it is great information, most of it means squat when it comes to you ...
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Social Saturday: Guest Blogger Montessori Write
Should I Homeschool in the Summer?Do you homeschool in the summer? Should you homeschool in the summer? How can you homeschool in the summer? These questions are always floating around at this time of year, as regular schools are starting to let out. It has to be an individual decision made by each family, based on their schedule and needs.My opinion is that a highly structured, full-time program for children can be reserved for the “regular school year,” but that learning doesn't have to stop. ...
The Best Homemade Chocolate Chip Cookies {recipe}
This recipe is easy and to die for! So yummy! It's great to have your kids help too! *Ingredients* 1 cup butter (not margarine) softened 1 cup brown sugar 1 cup sugar 2 eggs 1 teaspoon vanilla 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon baking powder 1 teaspoon baking soda 3 cups flour 1 12oz package chocolate chips (I like dark or semisweet) (For choco chunk cookies use 2 7oz chocolate bars chopped instead of chips) *Directions* 1. Heat oven to 375 2. Cream butter and sugars. 3. Add ...
Review: Attaining Creativity
Attaining Creativity by Pia Walker is stunning. I'm speechless at her work.About the Artist:The mask covered her nose and mouth. Slowly, her eyelids blinked less and less until finally, my mother slept. About forty-five minutes later, I was born.Okay, so I just had to help a student write up their autobiography, and in trying to explain how the lead-in (or hook) sentence worked, I came up with several examples. One of them was the first sentence you read above.I am a self-taught artist, by ...
The Homeschool Village: 6/10/10
This will be our first year to really dig in and start homeschooling with our oldest (who is now 4.5). We've done some smaller things (Teach Your Child To Read In 100 Easy Lessons & other workbooks together with him), but this coming fall or spring (can't decide when we're really going to start Kindergarden) will be our first time to homeschool. So, with that being said, we haven't had an opportunity to just "refresh" from the previous year. But, I am refreshing for the months of June and ...
Tutorial Thursday: Best Blogging Tips – "The 6 Be’s"
When people join the blogging world they feel overwhelmed. I know I did for sure. I wish I had a list at the time of a handful of items that were important in getting my blog started. I didn't, but now thought it was time to use what I think is helpful and important when starting a blog. 1. Be realistic. There are tons out there who blog for a living. Their blogs are extremely professional looking and their content is stunning. Don't be intimidated by them. Start blogging and get experience ...
The Home Engineer: Family Rules
The word “rules” has a negative feeling that comes with it. But why? Why can’t “rules” be a positive word? I'm talking about family rules, things you want your family to live by, not "Make your bed everyday", or "Clean the bathroom twice a week."We use this word in a positive tone in our home and our children already know (at the ages of 4 and 17 months) that “rules” are important things that make our family run smoothly. Here are our Family Rules. This pretty much sums up everything ...
Social Saturday: Guest Blogger The Homeschool Chick
Homeschooling & Prairie Skirts “Are you considered a real homeschooler if you don’t wear a prairie skirt?”A friend of mine recently asked me this question noting the fact that I did NOT look like a stereotypical homeschooler with my rhinestone encrusted T-shirt and French manicure. At first, this question made me laugh, but I realized soon enough that she was seriously wondering how I fit in with this strange looking crowd of people.The answer to her question is, ...