I've only been on the essential oils bandwagon for a few months now, but I'm a complete convert. I tend to be a very skeptical person and when a friend told tales of the wondrous things her little bottle of lemon essential oil could do, I rolled my ... Read More
A Mom’s Advice to the Homeschool Mom Wannabe
Are you a wannabe homeschool mom? Are you looking for some sane advice? You're in the right place! No doubt about it, jumping into the homeschool world can be terrifying. Not only is a parent going against the flow, but most homeschooling moms don't ... Read More
Smart & Stupid Things I’ve done as a Homeschooler
I promised you that I would share some of the smartest and stupidest things I've done in my seven years of homeschooling, and I have. They're just not posted on my blog! My friend, Patrice Lewis, has posted my list over on her blog, Rural ... Read More
How to Decide if Homeschooling is Right for You
Surely by now you know at least one family who homeschools. Perhaps you've wondered if this choice might be a good fit for you and your family. As a homeschooler for the past seven years and a professional educator for fifteen years before that, here ... Read More
Stepping into homeschooling
As the current school year comes to an end, a lot of parents begin wondering if homeschooling might be the right option for next year. My family is finishing our seventh year of homeschooling, and there's never been a doubt in my mind that it was ... Read More
Preparing With Babies in Mind
For some of us, being prepared for the possibility of a disaster striking means having baby essentials in mind on top of everything else. If you have little ones, or are expecting to have any in the near future, it’s important to think of what you’ll ... Read More
7 Steps for Raising Secure Children in an Insecure World
Without a doubt, the world around us is rapidly changing, and our children are aware of more than we might think. Their listening ears hear worried grown-ups talk of job losses, "the economy", political concerns, swine flu, and home ... Read More
Eating on the Road, a Family Road Trip Survival Plan
Going on a family road trip over the summer? Boy, do I have some great tips for you for keeping your food budget under control! A long road trip, a couple thousand miles in our case, really takes a lot out of you. I'll never understand what ... Read More
Top 5 Favorite Medicinal Herbs
Top 5 Favorite Medicinal Herbs Whether you grow your own herbs or buy them, these are my top 5 favorite medicinal herbs to have on hand. I am NOT a doctor! These herbs are not substitutes for a doctor’s medical advice! They are simple herbs, ... Read More
Two Things My Kids Know About Guns
We took the kids to the shooting range again yesterday, along with a reporter and photographer from the Arizona Republic, and once more I felt so grateful that my kids are confident, yet cautious, around guns. From the beginning, my husband and I ... Read More
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