The Family Recital

This is picture was taken of my oldest daughter, in about 1984. She could not really play the piano yet, but I was letting her develop a love for the piano and music. She eventually took piano lessons and then violin lessons. As she grew we also home schooled. We would learn, memorize, make, etc. […]

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If You Can Do Just One Thing…

Are you new to home school? Are you wondering where to begin? ​Have you been homeschooling for a while and need to bring new energy to your home schooling?  ​Perhaps you have had the winter bug go around your home and you got off track? ​Maybe you have some elementary aged children struggling to learn […]

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It Can Be A Dirty Job

Let’s face it, as homeschool moms, at times we can be pretty stretched for time and money. Taking care of a home can be a dirty job, but does not need to be time consuming and expensive. I demand a lot of my home management tools. One of my favorite tools is micro-fiber detailing towels. […]

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Removing the 600 lb Guilt Monkey

Do you get in the cycle of feeling guilty when you are homeschooling, because your house needs cleaning? When you stop to clean, do you feel guilty because you are not homeschooling? Are there things you just never seem to get to? These things can leave you with a sense of failure, no matter how […]

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15 Minute Scholar 2019 Challenge

Moms, this challenge is for you! Give yourself this gift this year. Just 15 minutes minimum a day reading books that you are interested in reading.We will provide the thread each week to share what you are learning with us!A sage once said, “What is down in the well, comes up in the bucket.” Moms, […]

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Newsletter~ A Personal Question (Fall 2018)

Spring is here, Mentoring Our Own is growing and it has been a season since I asked these questions.We have continued to grown in size since I stopped and asked this question the last time. Many of you became members of our – “Mentoring Our Own” – Facebook Group, which has now grown to over […]

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Newsletter~ A Personal Question (Spring 2018)

Spring is here, Mentoring Our Own is growing and it has been a season since I asked these questions.We have continued to grown in size since I stopped and asked this question the last time. Many of you became members of our – “Mentoring Our Own” – Facebook Group, which has now grown to over […]

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Newsletter-What To Do About The 3 Biggest Homeschool Challenges Homeschool Moms Face

Look at the picture of the mother and daughter. Do you sense a feeling of happiness in their expressions? You can too, as you work through the three biggest challenges many homeschool moms face. Three of the biggest challenges most homeschool moms face are:1. Lack of good habits and organizational skills.2. Looking to the public […]

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Newsletter~ Momculture Tip- Spring into Action

The best six doctors anywhereAnd no one can deny itAre sunshine, water, rest, and airExercise and diet.These six will gladly you attendIf only you are willingYour mind they’ll easeYour will they’ll mendAnd charge you not a shilling.Momculture is taking care of you.It is said that what is down in the well, comes up in the […]

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Newsletter~ Homeculture Tip- Plan

Homeculture is what families do together. It includes family daily rhythms, routines, daily family ways, and family traditions. I really enjoy this time of year as everything begins to bud out and green up. During the warm months our family culture is one of embracing the out of doors. We do a lot of Alfresco […]

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