Family Life
Don’t Fear Messy Learning with the Clean Squad
I am one of those moms who looks through the science book or art curriculum to see the level of mess required in order to decide whether we’ll tackle that learning activity or not. I don’t like a huge mess mostly because I don’t enjoy cleaning them up! However, I’ve realized that with the right…
Read More15 Go-To Games for Unplugged Learning
With so many wonderful online options for learning, sometimes it’s hard to not over do it with screen time. There is such a thing as too much of a good thing! When I find we’re hitting our screen limits, I love to switch things up with a little unplugged learning fun. Games are such a…
Read More5 Healthy Snacks for Moms On The Go
This summer I’ve taken some time to focus on myself a little. After practicing caring for everyone else first for the past eighteen years, it is such a hard mind shift. However, I HAVE TO GET HEALTHY. Continuing to follow my personal eating whims only serves myself. To top it off, my energy stagnates when…
Read MoreHomeschool Mother’s Journal – June 2017
In my life last month… May is always a bit of a crazy month with all things wrapping up, but there were some big moments in this particular month that made it especially full. We celebrated our first graduation in the family. My niece graduated with her Challenge IV Classical Conversations class, and it was a…
Read MoreClassical Emphasis at University of Dallas
We’ve officially started our college touring for my son. We visited UNT last year with my niece, but it wasn’t a school that was on his radar. This past week, we went down the street to the University of Dallas to check out their unique classical approach to higher education. Since we started homeschooling, my…
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