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The Morning Basket

The Morning Basket

December 6, 2016 By admin Leave a Comment

A lot of my friends have really loved the idea of The Morning Basket that we’ve been doing this school year.  I would like to take credit for this amazing thing, but it’s definitely not a unique idea.  There are so many variations of The Morning Basket with so many awesome ideas all you really have to do is look…. Read More

Filed Under: Homeschool Tagged With: homeschool, homeschool success, homeschooling, homeschooling journey, morning basket, secular

Chicken Jail

Chicken Jail

December 2, 2016 By admin Leave a Comment

  When we first moved into our new house the chickens had free range of the yard.  Their only barrier was the chain link fence that ran the length of the left side of our yard.  Over the last year we have started fencing in the back yard to contain the animals.  (And by “we” I really mean The Husband.)… Read More

Filed Under: Homestead Tagged With: backyard chickens, chicken coop, chicken run, chickens, fencing, Homesteading, raising chickens

Sometimes Depression is more…

Sometimes Depression is more…

November 29, 2016 By admin 3 Comments

  My normal daily schedule can best be described as “Vampire Life.”  Ok, that’s probably a severe exaggeration.  Basically, I wake up between 8 and 10 a.m., function through my day, get the kids in bed between 8 and 10 p.m., and then spend the next 2-4 hours (give or take) working.  Those are the hours that I blog, do… Read More

Filed Under: Life Tagged With: anxiety, depression, life, women's health

The Wonderful Homeschool Co-op Pt. 3

The Wonderful Homeschool Co-op Pt. 3

November 4, 2016 By admin Leave a Comment

Welcome to part 3 and my final post on Homeschool Co-ops.  You can read about Year-Round Open Co-ops in part 1 and Subject/Curriculum Specific Co-ops in Part 2.  This final type of co-op is by far the biggest and most involved co-op. There are a lot of ways I’ve seen this kind of co-op done, some successful and some not…. Read More

Filed Under: Homeschool Tagged With: co-op, co-op classes, homeschooling, homeschooling journey, seasonal co-op, socialization

The Scarlett Letter- A

The Scarlett Letter- A

November 2, 2016 By admin 37 Comments

I really don’t like to talk about politics or religion.  Neither subject nor topics within those subjects typically goes well unless you are in 100% agreement with the person or people you are talking with.  And this blog is not really about politics or religion. Except. Except that this blog is about me and my family and my life.  And… Read More

Filed Under: Life Tagged With: abortion, children, life, politics, religion, social media

The Wonderful Homeschool Co-op Pt. 2

The Wonderful Homeschool Co-op Pt. 2

November 1, 2016 By admin 1 Comment

Despite what many people think, homeschooling is definitely NOT an alienating experience.  But sometimes we get asked, or even ask ourselves, how do we get social experiences?  What opportunities are out there for our kids to meet other kids, and where do we parents find other parents? The answer is simple:  The Wonderful Co-op!

Filed Under: Homeschool Tagged With: co-op, co-op classes, co-op ideas, connect, curriculum, Harry Potter, Magic School Bus, R.E.A.L Science Odyssey, socialization, Story of the World, subject specific co-op

The Wonderful Homeschool Co-op Pt. 1

The Wonderful Homeschool Co-op Pt. 1

October 28, 2016 By admin 2 Comments

One of the scariest parts of homeschooling is the feelings of isolation that come about because all of those stay-at-home moms you were friends with and had playgroups with now are sitting in carpool taking their kids to and from school, participating in class events, volunteering as the classroom mom, the Library helper, etc. or have gone back to work… Read More

Filed Under: Homeschool Tagged With: co-op, co-op ideas, connect, kinder co-op, open co-op, socialization, year-round co-op

Concerning Gun Control in the US

Concerning Gun Control in the US

October 26, 2016 By admin 3 Comments

I don’t usually post about “other” things.  I try to stick to my main agenda here.  But like most people right now I have been caught up in the social and political propaganda that is spreading like a virus.  As a somewhat public figure, I’ve decided to speak out about some of the topics that I have personal experience with…. Read More

Filed Under: Life Tagged With: gun control, gun laws, life, politics

Review Wednesday- Timeless Skin Care

Review Wednesday- Timeless Skin Care

September 7, 2016 By admin Leave a Comment

This year I turned 40 years old.  It should be no big deal, right?  I mean, Jennifer Lopez is over 40.  Eva Longoria.  Drew Barrymore.  Amy Adams.  Eva Mendes.  Cameron Diaz.  These are all gorgeous women.  I guess the problem is that I don’t compare 40 year old Karmen to 40 year old Cameron Diaz; I compare 40 year old… Read More

Filed Under: Product Review Tagged With: anti-aging, beauty, beauty products, cef serum, getting older, product review, s6 serum, skin care, timeless skin care, wrinkles

Apple Camp

Apple Camp

August 23, 2016 By admin Leave a Comment

I like free.  I especially like free educational opportunities.  I mean, let’s face it, educating our kids can be really expensive.  Thank goodness for opportunities like Apple Camps from the Apple store.

Filed Under: Homeschool Tagged With: Apple Camp, free classes, homeschool, homeschooling, homeschooling journey, socialization

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