Posts by Betsy
Walking with a Purpose through Trying Times
Four years ago my family’s life was flipped upside down by a drunk driver who left my four nieces and one nephew without their homeschooling mother. He also left me without my best friend. My family adjusted our rhythm to support them for the next couple of years. It was difficult to keep going through…
Read MoreA Month of Books – March 2020
I love to read. At the beginning of March, I was sick, so I found myself reading more. Then COVID-19 hit and many of our activities came to a halt, which provided additional reading time. Really, this is my favorite way to relax. Recently I’ve joined NetGalley which gives readers the opportunity to preview new…
Read More22 Classic Short Stories on YouTube
My daughter is currently writing her short story for Challenge B and reading classics short stories to inspire her. She’s always been my kid that has struggled with reading . The masters wrote these stories, so their short length doesn’t exactly make them easy reads. I’ve rounded up those short stories read on YouTube to…
Read More150+ Awesome Alternatives to Screen Time
It can be really challenging to compete with screens these days. First of all, screens offer some excellent learning and exploring opportunities. Secondly, they give us as parents a bit of time to get something done! Even though screens aren’t the enemy on their own, they can quickly take over your life. Over the years…
Read MoreThe Beartooth Highway – A Drive with Incredible Beauty
I love planning trips, and at this time of year, I’m dreaming about them! Last year Andy wanted to go to Yellowstone National Park for his Senior family trip. When I made the plan, I mapped our route to stop at Mount Rushmore, and then stop for a couple of days at a remote cabin…
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