If you ask any of my friends to describe me they will undoubtedly say things like organized, Type A, or even obsessive. I am all of the above and more. I love to create systems to stay organized and I hate for things to be out of place. Lists are just about myRead more
One area that needs a lot of work in our household is meal planning. I’ve slacked off over the past few months due to moving and pregnancy. Therefore, we’ve had to scramble to put dinner on the table many a night. I’m ready to make some changes and have a new plan in placeRead more
In being more intentional this year I’ve revamped my schedules and created some routines for our homeschool and our household. Homeschooling is a huge priority in our house so I always create a detailed schedule to help me ensure that the school gets done every day.You can read about our homeschool scheduleRead more
Contains affiliate links I don’t usually make yearly resolutions but I do try to set a few goals. Two years ago I made a short list of goals that I posted inside my nightstand cabinet. Every day I saw that list and it reminded me to work toward each of those goals, and by theRead more
Contains affiliate links It’s that time of year again – the new year when everyone is making resolutions, setting goals, and choosing a word for the year. Last year my word was ENDURE. When I chose that word I had no idea how appropriate it would be for the year 2015. Our family experienced soRead more
May contain affiliate links. Thanks for supporting our homeschool! This year I’m teaching 3 grades as well as a preschooler and a toddler. I’ll be honest and tell you that it’s just completely crazy! And it’s very difficult to balance my time and get everything done. I’m not quite sure I have everything figured out,Read more
Contains affiliate links. Thanks for supporting our homeschool (and my book buying addiction)! If getting fit or attempting to live a more healthy lifestyle is one of your goals for 2016, check out this bundle filled with great resources. The bundle will allow you to download an abundance of healthy living e-resources at a deepRead more
We have survived the fall semester – our first semester in a new house and a new state (and with a new homeschool room – which I still love by the way). So how is our year going so far? Overall things are going very well. I feel like we are making a lot ofRead more
Do you take review years in your homeschool? We do! There is no shame in taking some time to review. Some years you just need to backtrack and work on important skills. You are not getting behind or forfeiting progress. You are building a solid foundation in the basics before you move forward. A fewRead more
May contain affiliate links Have you seen a picture of my bookshelves? We are building a home library! There is nothing more satisfying than seeing my kids browse our bookshelves and find a favorite book to snuggle up and read. I often find my kids sprawled out on the floor near a bookshelf with aRead more