Category: homeschool
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09. from breakfast to blessings: adding bible to homeschool
Our family is religious, though our church routine has been a bit rocky in recent years. I grew up Catholic before transitioning to the Lutheran faith, and my children were baptized in a Lutheran church. We used to attend services regularly, but once COVID hit and church switched to online-only, our Sunday mornings at church Read more
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08. real-world ready: life skills for your homeschool.
Today, while sitting at my desk answering customer calls with Investigation Discovery playing in the background, I had a moment of clarity: so many adults lack basic life skills. Manners, money management, responsibility, even understanding simple laws—these are things many of us were never really taught, yet we’re expected to figure them out as adults. My Read more
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07. curriculum overload: so many curriculums, so little time.
The more I research and try to put pen to paper to plan out our tentative homeschool day, the more I change my mind. It’s like trying to pick just one dessert at a buffet—there’s just so much out there, and it all looks so good. There are so many resources and curriculums available that Read more
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06. tiny space, big clutter: trying to get organzied.
I live in a house the size of a shoebox. It used to fit us perfectly, but our family has grown since moving here, and now we’re officially outgrowing it. Because of that, my bedroom has become my sleeping area, office, and storage unit all in one—lots of clutter packed into one tiny space. Now Read more
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05. stars, stripes, and spiral binding machines
As fireworks pop outside my window tonight, I’ve decided to watch them from the comfort of the AC (with zero mosquitoes) while knocking out some homeschool planning. In true 4th of July spirit, I’m gathering resources for our upcoming U.S. Studies lessons. Putting together a curriculum myself feels a bit overwhelming, but I believe it Read more
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04. coffee, catalogs, and curriculum.
Today I received a catalog from Rainbow Resource Center in the mail. There’s just something about getting a physical catalog that makes shopping feel so much more enjoyable. I love flipping through the pages, highlighting things that catch my eye, and scribbling notes in the margins for future reference. I have a terrible habit of Read more
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03. crafting our curriculum.
I am terrible at making decisions. It’s just too much pressure, and the weight of the responsibility stresses me out. Even the tiniest choices feel like too much, and I find myself avoiding them altogether. I always worry I’ll end up letting someone down no matter what I pick—so, yeah, you get it: decision-making is not my strong suit. Read more
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02. lets get it started.
The days leading up to the new school year feel both busy and overwhelming. I work full-time from home, and by the end of the day, I’m completely wiped out. My friends tease me because I’m usually asleep by 8:00 P.M., but I know the first day of school is coming up fast. So, I’ve Read more
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01. the life of a homeschool mom.
“Homeschool? Yeah, that’ll never be me. No way. I don’t have the time, the patience, or the bail money for that. Aren’t homeschool kids kind of… weird and socially awkward?” That was definitely my response if you’d asked me about my thoughts on homeschooling a year ago. Actually, no one even asked—I just felt the need to Read more