Posts by Betsy
DIY 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…
Read More10 Ways to Spring Clean Your Homeschool
Spring is notoriously the most difficult time for me to stay strong when homeschooling. All of the lazy habits I’ve allowed to slip in over the course of the year come to fruition in the spring. The backsliding is not always all due to my laziness. Legitimate detours arise during the year that our family…
Read MoreMarch 2017 Journal
In my life this month… Our home library is complete! It has been a complete joy to work, read, play, and live in this room. I look forward to making many memories hear with my family. I’ve had a traditional “homeschool room” for the past seven years, and we’ve never really spent much time together…
Read MoreMaster The Skills Of SAT College Prep Genius And Realize Your College Dreams
My oldest is a scholar. The career path he’d like to follow requires a college education. While I’m sure he can make the grades to succeed once he’s in there, our challenge is more about getting in and paying for it. I don’t think I’m alone when I say that our household income isn’t ready…
Read MoreAn Exciting College Alternative With Praxis
Is college the right answer for everyone once they graduate high school? Should send my kid to college when they’re uncertain about what they want for their future? What about a gap year? What about the cost? Should I or my child go into debt to pay for a degree that may or may not…
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