My New Kentucky Home

A blog about faith and family, home and homeschooling.

Grilled Summer Vegetable Medley

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I've been known to fire up the gas grill even in frigid temperatures and falling snow, but when summer weather is in full swing, you better believe I'm all for outdoor cooking! I especially love the meals I can do almost entirely on the grill, like steaks or chops or even hamburgers, with grilled … [Read more...]

Bound by a Homeschooling Curriculum

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I'm not sure if there's anything that will lead to burn-out and all-around homeschooling misery faster than trying to use a curriculum you just don't like. There were a lot of mistakes I made early on in our homeschooling journey that nearly derailed our efforts, (actually did derail … [Read more...]

Our Last Day of School and a Trip to the Farm

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The end of another homeschooling year calls for a celebration, right?  Well, I can't think of a better way to celebrate than with a field trip! Actually, I learned a long ago that field trips are a great way both to begin AND end our homeschooling year.  For our first day of school every … [Read more...]

When Kids Demean Your Struggling Learner

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There is probably nothing more difficult for a mother than seeing her child hurting, particularly when he is hurting because of something he cannot help.  And especially when the hurt has been caused by someone else. Kids can be pretty tough on each other sometimes, and struggling … [Read more...]

My 4 Favorite Books About Homeschooling (Plus Some Honorable Mentions)

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  The moment I began considering homeschooling, I immediately started reading everything I could get my hands on on the subject.  I poured over homeschooling websites and blogs and read every single homeschooling book available at our local library.   I still love reading about … [Read more...]

Easy Cheesy Slow-Cooker Cauliflower Soup

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  Easy cooking is not my strong point.  No, somehow I find a way to complicate even the simplest recipes, which usually means I am in the kitchen much longer than I would like to be. But it doesn't help that we avoid processed foods like the plague, meaning I cook mostly … [Read more...]

The Gender Identity Crisis I Never Knew I Had

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I wanted to be a boy.  I mean, I really wanted to be a boy.  In fact, though I was told again and again that God didn't make mistakes, I was pretty sure He had messed up by making me a girl. I didn't like dolls.  I wasn't into princesses.  I hated wearing dresses and having my … [Read more...]

Lies People Believe About Homeschooling Moms

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  You would think the word would have gotten out by now.  I mean, homeschooling has been growing by leaps and bounds in recent years, so it's not like it's some new and mysterious movement people are just now learning exists. And yet I continue running into these silly misconceptions … [Read more...]

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