Homeschoolers are by nature out of the box thinkers. How couldn’t we be? We chose to keep our children out of the traditional education system and forge a path of our own! With this in mind, why would our approach to tackling life after high school be any different? Instead of jumping right from high […]
When my children were younger I didn’t worry too much about formal writing with them. As middle school rolled in for my oldest, I knew I needed to begin spending quality focus time on her writing skills. Teaching writing in your homeschool can be a daunting task, mostly because writing can be a very subjective […]
About I Believe in Genevieve: When young Genevieve first hears of the Rancho Paseana riding camp, all she can see is a blue ribbon. More than anything, Jenny wants to compete in her town’s horse show at the end of the summer, and win. She realizes that in order to be competitive she will need […]
Saint Patrick is the patron saint and national apostle of Ireland. St Patrick is credited with bringing Christianity to Ireland. Saint Patrick’s Day was made an official Christian feast day in the early seventeenth century. The day commemorates Saint Patrick and the arrival of Christianity in Ireland, as well as celebrates the heritage and culture of the Irish in general. Here is a collection […]
The College Board announced this month that there is a major SAT Overhaul coming for the spring 2016. The full specifications of the exam along with extensive samples for each section will be available on April 16, 2014. In an article from the New York Times on March 6th, 2014 you can find out The […]
Smokey Corn and Potato Chowder: This recipe is one that I love for multiple reasons. First, because this Smokey Corn and Potato Chowder is quick and easy to make. The second reason I love this Smokey Corn and Potato Chowder is because while it seemingly doesn’t make a lot, you don’t need a lot. This […]
Pinterest has become my virtual filing cabinet. I used to struggle with holding on to Internet links for a later date. From scraps of paper to notebooks, to endless tabs and favorites on my computer, no system was working. In walks Pinterest and boom! I now have a photo rich filing system for all things […]
Balanced by Tricia Goyer ~ Finding Center as a Work-at-Home Mom: How can a work-at-home mom raise kids, juggle a career and take care of family responsibilities with only 24-hour days? Working at home while raising kids and juggling a career and family responsibilities is no easy feat. Author and homeschooling mom Tricia Goyer shares […]
Every year in March St. Patrick’s Day is celebrated. Saint Patrick’s Day or the Feast of Saint Patrick is a cultural and religious holiday celebrated on 17 March. It is named after Saint Patrick, the most commonly recognized of the patron saints of Ireland. This is a fun and easy St. Patrick’s Day Craft called […]
In this age of technology it is increasingly important to be mindful of what new concerns the technology may bring. Recently I talked about teens and texting, both Reasons To Limit Your Teens Texting and Ways to Limit Your Teens Texting. Now I want to offer up some Internet Safety Tips for Teens. During our […]
Quick & Easy Mexican Chicken Fajitas There seem to be few recipes that our entire family can agree on. Much to our surprise these Mexican Chicken Fajitas were a hit with everyone in our house. They were quick to make, not super spicy, but super flavorful! Serves: 6 Ingredients: 2 tsp chili powder 2 tsp […]
As my children get older I find it very difficult to grade their writing. The written word can be so subjective. To help not only myself, but my children as well, to be more methodical and critical of their own written works, I created checklists. This is my Fiction Proofreading Checklist. As I previously […]
