Posts by Betsy
My Secret Strategies for Finding Inexpensive Used Books
I have a couple of friends (I won’t name names), who are just as crazy about books as I am. None of us have elaborate budgets for buying books, so we have to get creative. We love going on used book hunts together, although sometimes we fight over the one copy of a book we…
Read MoreWhat’s on My Bookshelf: Resources for Cycle 2 Foundations
I can’t believe we’re heading into our third round of Cycle 2 of Classical Conversations. Sadly it will be our last, as my youngest only has two years of foundations left! I’ve loved gathering Cycle 2 resources in my home library to supplement our study throughout the year. None of these books are required to…
Read MoreTHSC Convention Blogger Meet-up – Hope to See You There!
I confess…I am addicted to gathering with homeschoolers for encouragement and refreshment. I love filling my summers with homeschool conventions and CC practicums to refocus my mind and heart on the task at hand. Last year I registered for the THSC Convention in Arlington, but ended up getting sick and not being able to attend.…
Read MoreTeenage Vocab for Dummies (i.e. Parents/Adults)
I spend a lot of time with teenagers, and one thing has become quite clear: most of the time I have no idea what they’re saying. Even as I write, the “teenage vocab” I’m sharing with you is nearly ancient history because the times change, and words go in and out of style. Not knowing…
Read More3 Attributes of God Parents Should Imitate
Imitation is the highest form of flattery. As a “Christian”, I am saying that every day I seek to be more and more like Christ. Often, I find that it would be much easier to do this if I didn’t have kids. I imagine that if I didn’t have kids, I could be the most…
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