Does the middle school stage make your knees buckle and your brow break out in a sweat? Don't feel overwhelmed! You can do this! The middle school stage is full of possibility. With three boys in middle school right now, I can tell that they are moving past the foundational grammar stage of their ... read more
How Our Homeschool Reading Time Has Been Revolutionized
One of the best changes in our homeschool curriculum, routine, and philosophy this year has been in the area of reading. I wish I could turn the clock back and implement these ideas years ago. My strong and interested readers have grown, as well as my reluctant reader. My sanity has been saved in this area and it has ... read more
Easy DIY Christmas Blocks Gift
'Twas the week before Christmas and I was a tiny bit miffed Trying to come up with a last minute gift! Does this describe you? Here's a fun DIY that is simple and quick. I love my little Christmas blocks. I have some for during the rest of the year too that I can tuck on ledges or shelves with a few ... read more
selling on etsy: tools & supplies, shipping & storage
{You can find my other Selling on Etsy posts here: Part 1, Part 2, Part 3} When I first started researching what I would need to be an Etsy seller, I was imagining lots of expenses for silly things like bubble wrap and cardboard boxes! Have no fear, you don’t need to spend your resources on boxes if you don’t ... read more
Our Adoption {Just Show Up} Story
Our adoption story really begins and ends with grace. Through undeserved grace, God stepped into our lives when we were hopeless and needed forgiveness and made a way for us to be adopted into His family as sons and daughters. As our family began to grow, God burdened our hearts for the needs of the fatherless. ... read more
Homeschool Curriculum for 7th Grade
Where has the time gone? Seven years ago when my oldest was in kindergarten and I had two toddlers and a baby in tow, I seriously wondered how I would manage life let alone homeschool. Fast-forward to this year, and I am amazed how well things are flowing. Those early years are very mommy-intensive. We ... read more
selling on etsy {my craft room}
Welcome to a little tour of the space I use for crafting. I am so very thankful for this room because in the past all of my creative pursuits were done at the kitchen table or counters, which wasn't too convenient with homeschooling and general household chores thrown in the mix. If your handmade items are ... read more
The Bay of Fundy
We enjoyed getting away to White Head Island in the Bay of Fundy. The rugged beauty of this secluded destination is just perfect. And having family there gives us the best reason for a visit. Time seems to stand still as life ebbs and flows with the tides and ferry schedule. There are beaches ... read more
Homeschool Curriculum Combined Subjects {Grades 7, 6, 5 & 2}
Fresh start. Sharpened pencils. New year -- bring it on! Today I'm sharing our homeschool plan for the year. I've never done this before. Why in the world would I want to? I think it comes down to encouragement & inspiration --> you can do this! I can't tell you how many homeschool ... read more
selling on etsy {what to sell}
With several years of experience as an etsy shop owner and over 1600 sales, I hope to inspire and encourage you to take the plunge and open your own shop if you've ever thought about it. I know that I played with the idea in my mind for several months before jumping in. Sometimes you just need a little nudge. Consider ... read more
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