My youngest girl, now age 13, made this adorable purse as her most recent crochet project. She did it entirely on her own by following a pattern in a book. I'm totally impressed by this because I cannot crochet or knit. Not one stitch. She also made the shawl she’s wearing. It was her first … [Read more...] about Crochet Therapy
Homeschooling vs. School at Home
This summer, my state's homeschool site crashed because so many parents were on the site at the same time. With all the uncertainty about what the school year would look like, many parents opted to homeschool rather than be at the mercy of COVID and the school boards. Other families here (and … [Read more...] about Homeschooling vs. School at Home
Meet our homeschool crew
We've spent this week easing into our homeschool routine. I'm not the mom who decorates the house and makes a special breakfast or whatever on the first day of the homeschool year. If you're also Not-That-Mom, welcome, friend! But if you are That Mom, you're welcome here too -- as long as you … [Read more...] about Meet our homeschool crew
Homeschool Plans 2020/21
This year I have two middle-grade learners at home, age 11 and 13. Because they're so close in age, they'll be doing most of the same things, albeit at different levels. In this post I'm sharing our general plans and key resources, but I'll share more throughout the year, giving more specific … [Read more...] about Homeschool Plans 2020/21