Posts by Betsy
Classical Emphasis at University of Dallas
We’ve officially started our college touring for my son. We visited UNT last year with my niece, but it wasn’t a school that was on his radar. This past week, we went down the street to the University of Dallas to check out their unique classical approach to higher education. Since we started homeschooling, my…
Read MoreGet Help From Nessy For Your Struggling Reader
We’ve been on the path to independent reading for over seven years now with my youngest. It’s a fight worth fighting for, and I am seeing progress. However, it can be a wearisome path to travel. The real challenge is getting in the time needed to practice reading. With multiple kids, often my youngest gets…
Read MoreHow To Start An Adventure Fund Savings With A Shadow Box
We love to travel as a family, but traveling is expensive. A couple of years ago, we started a family tradition to dream about a summer vacation together, make a budget together, and then save up together to make it happen. It’s so important to help kids know that money decisions need to be decisions,…
Read MoreVisiting the Pioneer Woman’s Merchantile
My mother is guest posting for me today! She met up with her college roommates in Pawhuska, OK to visit the Pioneer Woman’s Mercantile, and she’s sharing her experience. A Trip to the Merc with Old Friends by Liz Williams While looking for a way to connect with friends, a plan came together to visit the…
Read MorePlanting a Fairy Garden to Cultivate Creativity
My youngest turned 11 this past week. I don’t know how time has passed so quickly. Her sister had a “Planty Party” last month, and I’m not one of those moms that throws a party for every one of my kids every year. We rotate around which helps my sanity as well as our budget.…
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