Posts by Betsy
Freedom Awakened in Challenge I
During the 2015-2016 school year, I had the privilege of directing my son’s Challenge I class. It was my third year with four of the students, and second with two more. Surprisingly, the class went from six in Challenge B to twelve in Challenge I. That was a huge adjustment for me as a tutor,…
Read MoreA Secret Garden Inspired Planty Party
My middle daughter turned 13 this past week and we celebrated with a Secret Garden inspired Planty Party. My girl is slightly obsessed with succulents…growing them, drawing them, and enjoying them. Every time we go to a garden store, we have to stroll slowly down the succulent aisle to see what’s new. We don’t do parties every year for…
Read More15 Marriage Lessons From 49 Years of Love
Today would have marked the 49th Anniversary of my parent’s wedding. Even though my dad only lived to celebrate their 36th, my mom’s love for him has endured and left a legacy for me and my family to learn from. Our families are under attack in the current culture. Modern marriages rarely last. While my…
Read MoreGetting Your Hands Dirty in a Gardening Unit Study
Spring has arrived in Texas, and we are all itching to be outside 90% of our day. There is a whole classroom outdoors, so we’re going to take advantage of it. I recently received some exciting books from Candlewick Press that will provide the perfect foundation for a Gardening Unit Study. While we don’t use unit studies…
Read MoreDIY Farmhouse Table for Under $100
When we set out to design our home library, I knew that I wanted some desk area for me or the kids to be able to study/work at. I went back and forth through pretty much every table option at IKEA before I realized that I just needed something custom designed to fill my desired…
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