If you’re like me, you gained a few pounds over the summer. 🙁 It’s time to get back to a good schedule, both for school and for exercising. I love T-Tapp because I can get a great work-out in for less time. It’s perfect for us busy moms! I usually only exercise 15-25 minutes a…
I have recently had the pleasure of reading Classical Conversations‘ newest physical book The Conversation: Challenging Your Student with a Classical Education, by Leigh A. Bortins. From the very beginning of my homeschooling journey, about 14 years ago, I have been focused on teaching with the classical method of education. We don’t do it fully, but it does…
This month’s Homeschool High School Hop’s theme is about Electives. I have chosen to talk about some classes that some people may consider elective, but for us they are essential. I’d love to share with you How to Include Public Speaking During Your Homeschool High School Years. Disclosure: I get commissions for purchases made through affiliate…
I have to admit that when we started planning my son’s 5th birthday party a couple of weeks ago, it wasn’t even on my radar that the Minions movie was coming out. Nevertheless, it came about that we had a Minion Birthday Party! First, my daughter found some cupcakes on a Youtube video she said she…
We took an awesome road trip to Niagara Falls and the surrounding area a few weeks ago. I’m happy to share tips and recommendations about this trip–where we went, what we did, where we stayed and ate, and tips on what you should do if you get a chance to go there! Disclosure: I get…
At the beginning of the summer we were offered a wonderful new Bible Study for teens from Prasso Ministries. I thought, what a great study for my high school son to do this summer! We reviewed 2 physical products, the Teen Prasso Teacher’s Manual (which says Teaching Lessons on the cover) and Homework Manual (which says Student Journal on the…