The other day, I was spending the morning with one of my good friends when she introduced me to a new friend of hers. Even though this new acquaintance was much younger than us (nineteen), it was very easy to hang out with her because she was friendly, fun, and conversational. Despite the fact that I’m a millennial, I know… View Post
A Quirky Mom’s Guide to Homeschooling
A quirky mom’s guide to homeschooling – complete with humor and giggles for those days when you need a down-to-earth, funny look at homeschooling! As much as we wish it otherwise, homeschooling is never perfect. Mom tends to be exhausted while trying to have everything together including lesson planning and remembering to thaw something for dinner. Kids are NOT perfect… View Post
14 Things I Never Imagined I’d Say As A Homeschool Mom
Sometimes, as a homeschooling mom, words slip out of your mouth that make you think, “Wow, that’s something I never imagined I’d say.” Shawna is sharing 14 of those moments. Do any of them sound familiar? Written by Shawna Wingert of Not the Former Things. If there’s one thing I’ve learned this year, it’s: never say never. One by one, all… View Post
The 7 Homeschool Co-Op Moms You’ll Meet This Year
Written by Adrienne Bolton of The Mommy Mess. Homeschool moms are an interesting bunch, but homeschool co-op moms are even more interesting! Are you joining a homeschool co-op this year? Walking into a room filled with dozens of homeschool moms can be more than overwhelming. To help you prepare, I created this handy cheat sheet of the seven homeschool co-op mom’s you’re… View Post
The 8 Stages of a Grocery Store Encounter with a Homeschooler
Maybe you’ve only heard about it from strangers on the Internet. Perhaps it happened to a friend of a friend of a friend. Or maybe {cue dramatic music} it’s happened to you – the random encounter with a nosy stranger in the grocery store. When the random stranger spots his prey, what happens next is fairly consistent. Yes, these are… View Post