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Remember the Fun

by Kandis | Apr 22, 2021 | Blog Posts, Get Organized, New to Homeschooling, Upper Elementary, Values & Beliefs, Younger Elementary

If you are anything like me and the other homeschool moms I talk to on a regular basis, you start the year with all the fun things – play-doh, paint, science experiments, games – you know the fun stuff. But as time goes on, all the fun gives way because...

Wrap It Up Well

by Kandis | Apr 15, 2021 | Get Organized, New to Homeschooling, Upper Elementary, Values & Beliefs, Younger Elementary

When it comes to giving gifts, I love to spend time truly finding that special thing for the person I’m buying for. Then, comes the wrapping. As much as I would love to decorate the paper myself and create these elaborate gifts, I know I don’t have the...

First Step

by Kandis | Apr 8, 2021 | Blog Posts, Get Organized, New to Homeschooling, Not Yet School Age, Upper Elementary, Values & Beliefs, Younger Elementary

Just take the first step. Like the Chinese proverb says “A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.” My husband had been an advocate for homeschooling since the time our oldest was born. His school experience hadn’t been the greatest...

Finish Well

by Kandis | Apr 1, 2021 | Blog Posts, Get Organized, New to Homeschooling, Upper Elementary, Values & Beliefs, Younger Elementary

It is so tempting to give up on the year right now. We’ve gotten through most of our curriculum, the days are warmer and beautiful, we are all tired of the routine, and because of lack of outings [thanks COVID] we are sick of our house BUT we refuse to give in....

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