I've always been a note writer. Index cards and sticky notes have been my friend for years. And they still are! Seems I remember things best when I write them down. And I use a calendar, too. While I occasionally record things on my phone calendar, I still have a … [Read more...]
The Ultimate Summer Goal List {with printable}
Yes, summer is a time when we think about vacations and downtime with the family, but, whether we stop to think about it or not, the warm temperatures, sunny skies, and longer days of summer are naturally conducive to higher energy levels and greater personal motivation. Why not put that … [Read more...]
Taking New Year Inventory of Your Homeschool
There’s something about the New Year that makes you want to reevaluate your entire life: Your relationships. Your priorities. Your diet. Your checkbook. Your sock drawer. But what about your homeschool? While I realize January isn’t the start of the school year … [Read more...]
The Sane Woman’s Guide to Tackling Clutter
School's out and I have been tackling clutter with a vengeance! My methods aren't anything unique or ingenious, but they're effective when I really put them into action. "Clutter breeds at my house. Seriously. Or maybe we carry its spores on our skin and clothes and they … [Read more...]
Embracing the Homeschool Mess
Sometimes you just have to give up! Accepting failure is never easy, but there are times when there is no choice but to wave the white flag of surrender and admit defeat. When you're licked, you're licked. And I have definitely been defeated. The homeschooling mess is here to stay and … [Read more...]