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Homeschool Basics – Finding Your Way Back

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Let's talk about the homeschool basics and finding your way back if you have strayed away. Do you feel lost? Have you lost focus? It happens! Don't fret about it simply stop and take a breath. Then take a day or two to revamp and get back to the basics. What are the homeschool basics? What are the basics? Simply the three R's:  Reading, 'Riting and 'Rithmetic. I know you're thinking, "Can I … [Read more...]

5 Favorite Kitchen Tools – Frazzled in the Kitchen?

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Favorite kitchen tools can be hard to narrow down. I love to be in the kitchen. When we travel and go shopping I always seek out the kitchen gadget stores. The kitchen is a place where I go to relieve stress, NO not to eat, but to cook. Mostly in the bake category, :-) which I guess that leads to eating. Right? Ok so "STRESSED" spelled backwards equals "DESSERTS" Yes!!! Kitchen Tools My … [Read more...]

Moms Need Me Time – Finding Time to Recharge

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Moms need "me time"! Moms need me time! Do you take that much needed time you need for you? As a homeschool mom I tend to get wrapped up in everyone else and what they need. When I am called up on I tend to drop what I am doing to help or take care of the need at hand. However, one of the things I forget to do is schedule "me time". "Me time" is so important for us to schedule and we need to … [Read more...]

Schedule a Homeschool Day not a Boot Camp – Getting it all Done

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Schedule a Homeschool Day Not a Boot Camp Why schedule a homeschool day? There are times we just feel so stressed and overwhelmed when we take on a new task. As homeschool moms we have multiple titles as we work through the day. Our titles include: wife mother nursemaid housemaid taxi driver bookkeeper shopper teacher work out side the home or self employed too? … [Read more...]

How to Keep Track of Receipts, Warranties and Manuals!

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How to Keep Track! To keep track of specifically major appliance paper work can be daunting. Many options are available. I have seen many ideas online, in posts and in books. After many tries to organize, still not being able to find those specific receipts, warranties or manuals, I finally asked my dad! Why I never thought to ask him before, I have no idea. He said, "O that is an easy answer." … [Read more...]

How to Commit to Homeschool One Day at a Time

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How to Commit to Homeschool How to commit to homeschool is a common concern. Commitment? How hard can it be to homeschool? Can I really do this? Will I be able to teach the kids all they need to know? We all start out with those thoughts.  Over 20 years ago, my husband and I decided to face those questions. Before we were married and before we had children we wanted to know what educational path … [Read more...]

911Day – Started as a Normal Homeschool Day

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911Day started as a normal day 911Day started as a normal day. My husband was up very early and on his way to the airport to fly out to New York City. The kids and I were faithfully following our homeschool schedule trying to stay on track with school. One child had a doctor appointment later that morning. After breakfast the kids began watching BJU Press distance learning classes and I was … [Read more...]

Family Game Night

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Family Game night can destress. Game night was one of my favorite times. The night was filled with laughter and conversation. Do you have a family game night?  While we tried to do it on a schedule, we didn't always get to hold to that schedule as life happened. However it was a very welcomed time to let down and engage with our children. One thing is certain though when we do it now there is way … [Read more...]

Reading Journal for Kids Encourages More Reading

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Reading Journal Why keep a reading journal? We all like to see our accomplishments. Think of it this way when we have a bunch of things to do we make a list. As we finish things on the list we cross them off.  This small act simply shows us we are done with that "to do" task and gives us a feeling of accomplishment. A reading journal is similar. Having a fun nice looking Reading Journal is even … [Read more...]

Reflections of a Veteran Homeschool Mom

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Reflections of a Veteran Homeschool Mom, Eujeana Chism, consulting with families as they seek the tools to use in their own homeschool. Reflections As I sit here before a meeting opens and reflect on the past and the people who I have met over the years consulting, I am in awe as to how my Lord has provided for our family. Each year, He has provided just enough for us to make it through one more … [Read more...]

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