Posts by Betsy
Gearing Up for Essentials – The Inside Scoop
I love the Classical Conversations program Essentials. I’ve had a kid in Essentials for the past six years, and I’m looking at four more years with kids in the program. I think that is just about the right amount of time to actually learn English grammar and the basics of writing – ten years, for…
Read MoreMere Motherhood – Encouragement on this Perilous Journey
Do you ever wonder about the lives behind ideas? I have been a long time fan of morning time in my homeschool. I first learned about it at a CiRCE Conference when I heard Cindy Rollins speak. She had been having morning meetings for over twenty years, and the idea both intrigued me and intimidated…
Read More5 Simple Ways to Ensure a Great Start to Your School Year
School is starting back up everywhere, and even though I don’t send my kids off to school, I have worked to apply the simple ways my mother made our school days great. Box Tops for Education are partnering with parents to help renew the spirit of education in Texas. With so many great opportunities for…
Read More5 Days of Making Time for Mom – Time to Rest
5 Days of Making Time for Mom – Time for Rest Thanks for joining me today for my 5 Days of Making Time for Mom series. This week we’re looking at different ways to make time for yourself so that you can avoid burnout. Yesterday I talked about how to make time for love. Today we’re talking about making time…
Read More5 Days of Making Time for Mom – Time to Love
5 Days of Making Time for Mom – Time to Love Thanks for joining me today for my 5 Days of Making Time for Mom series. This week we’re looking at different ways to make time for yourself so that you can avoid burnout. Yesterday I talked about how to make time for friends. Today we’re talking about making…
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