On this election day, and to ponder during the aftermath, I would like to say a word on politics. Hear me out! Everyone is so concerned about the presidential election and even the Supreme Court Justices that the president appoints. I think the average American has missed the point. The president matters, but the president…
Let’s face it. EPCOT is for adults. It’s delightful Food and Wine Festival and Garden Festival are the reasons my mother-in-law wants to go to Disney. People drink their way through the world showcase and skip the science stuff. Did anyone notice that there is not much shade here? But there is probably the most…
Let’s start by saying that I love the classical education model. It has done well for my children. I use it. But, I have observed a few problems and I want those who use the method to be aware of the pitfalls. If I am mapping out a classical education journey for you, I want…
When my oldest daughter first approached me with the idea of raising chickens I thought she had come up with another grandiose idea that would never come to fruition. My vintage doll is an idea person. She has colossal ideas like other people have a glass of water. It is a regular occurrence. Her best…
I want to talk about what no one wants to talk about: miscarriage. As women we feel many different things when we experience miscarriage: disappointment, feeling like a failure, feeling physically broken, guilt because we are afraid we did something to cause it, relief over not having to endure a difficult pregnancy, then guilt over…
After a very busy, yet very productive year of co-op I wanted to reward the moms with some “us” time. My fun idea? Put together a food tour. My goal was to find a couple of delicious, but affordable food stops that offered unique culinary experiences and had a little something for every dietary restriction….
Here are scholarships just for homeschoolers
We just went through that very painful process that must be undergone every school year – choosing extra-curricular activities. When I was homeschooled there were few activities and resources available. Nowadays there is so much out there for homeschoolers that we have a very hard time not overscheduling! Band? Dance? Martial arts? P.E.? Sewing? Drama?…
Please welcome a guest blogger – My own darling doll! She has self-published her book and is kindly sharing the how-to’s with you. How To Self-Publish a Book Go to CreateSpace.com. Create Space is a free Amazon self publishing company. Click ‘Sign Up’. Fill in all information, and click ‘Create My Account’. Go to ‘Member…
I have something special for you today. What if I told you that, for the investment of a paperback book and some time, you could create eight fun memories with your “tween” daughter that would also prompt serious discussion about important issues? I have found exactly that in Talking with Your Daughter About Best Friends…
