I felt called to homeschool even before my first child was born, and I have never regretted the decision. Yes, there are hard days -- but there was a time when I didn't think circumstances … {read more}
DIY: How to Build a Rain Barrel
Someday, when my garden grows up, it's going to be a cottage garden. I've been working on making it into one for years now, and that's taken a whole lot of trial and error in regards to what works and what doesn't. It's an ongoing process. Our house isn't at all cottage style, but surrounding it with hand-me-down plants and flowers like this … [Read More...]
Mama’s Tea Time Giveaway
Every Mama needs frequent mini-breaks to replenish her batteries. For me, that comes in the form of tea time, first thing in the morning and throughout the day. I almost always have a steaming mug of tea within arm's … [continue...]
Worth Reading: my latest book recommendations
I go in spurts with reading. When I have a bunch of other things going on, I neglect my stack o' books, but then read one right after another. Sometimes I have more than one book going at a time: maybe a nice little … [continue...]
Relaxed Homeschooling: Core Phase for Young Learners
I believe young kids benefit from very relaxed, unschoolish, interest-led learning, and a delayed start to structured academics. In the Leadership (or Thomas Jefferson) Education model I've been discussing, this is the … [continue...]
How to be Friends with an Introvert
Is there an introvert in your life that you just don't "get"? Then on behalf of introverts everywhere, I'd like to thank you for making an effort to understand us better. We know we can be a little quirky. ;) First of … [continue...]
Spring Nature Study: Fairy Garden
My younger kids don't really get the concept of seasons in more than a very broad way, so we've been working on that. For instance, they are convinced winter is ALWAYS cold and snowy; not always true here in Georgia! … [continue...]
About our homeschool:
About adoption:
In 2009, we adopted a teen from foster care. Many of our friends and family thought we were crazy. Despite the challenges, we'd still choose to do it all again. Since then, I've become passionate about … {read more}
