Posts by Betsy
Favorite IEW Products
The Institute for Excellence in Writing has been a mainstay in my homeschooling curricula for the past six years for good reason: IEW products are empowering! When I first started homeschooling, I didn’t know if I could do it. I pulled my son out of public school in the 4th grade, and then we went…
Read MoreBlog Tools: Coschedule Review
I’m a girl that loves a plan. Even when I started blogging, I needed a place to organize my thoughts, map out what I was doing, and the freedom to adjust as I went. Some people make it look so easy! I have finally found a tool that I love, and I wanted to share…
Read MoreThe Power of Comparison
I think too often comparison gets a bad rap. Just like chocolate can be bad if misused, comparison isn’t the bad guy, it can just be used in harmful ways. Comparison can be a thief of joy, but it can also be a shepherd of wisdom. What?! You think I’m crazy don’t you? I would…
Read MoreChristmas Link-up: 12 Days of Blogmas Grand Finale
For the last couple of weeks, I’ve been partnering with a group of fabulous bloggers to share Christmas ideas, crafts, and recipes. Today is the last of our 12 days, and we’re opening up one grand finale link-up for everyone to share their great Christmas inspirations! Gifts I’ve Received in Participating: Finding new…
Read MoreThe Verdant Beauty of a Christmas Tree
Christmas music warms my heart like no other. The lyrics are packed with rich truths that lend themselves to unique opportunities for contemplation year after year. Even songs that are so familiar, ones that you think couldn’t possibly offer new insights, can surprise you with new and exciting truth. My kids and I stumbled across…
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