Betsy, Author at Family Style Schooling

Sunday Reflections: A Week Without Dad

This post may include affiliate links. See my full disclosure policy for more details. Life at the Strauss House… So this week Jason went to his first Circe Apprenticeship retreat. I enjoyed receiving texts throughout the week of quotes that inspired him as he learned more about teaching classically. My favorite insight was: “Try and…

Just the Bare Necessities for Classical Conversations Foundations

When I first started homeschooling, my kids were 9, 6 and 4. I mainly focused on my 9 year old, because school felt serious, and I didn’t want to mess him up! Thankfully, my girls just hitched a ride along with their brother and joined in on the learning. That year, I didn’t know about…

7 Truths I’ve Exchanged for Lies About My Health

I’ve spent the last fifteen years…or maybe my whole life…believing lies about my health. When I was young, I never struggled with my weight or having to watch what I ate. My father was diagnosed with diabetes when I was in junior high and that shook me up. I attempted to cut sugar and soda out…

Who wants to win “Draw Africa”?

This post may contain affiliate links. Please see my full disclosure policy for more details. So I’m in love with these geography drawing books. I heard about them recently, and couldn’t wait to get my hands on one. I started with the Draw Africa book because we’re focusing on that continent this year in Cycle…

Top 5 Savory Snacks

Snacks are usually the difference for me between eating well and failing miserably when I attempt to make better choices with my food. If I have some good snacks planed out, I make it between meals without caving in to my less-than-healthy lazy foods. So here’s my list of the top five savory snacks: 1.…