Free Books to Enjoy While you are Cooped Up

Homeschoolers and parents who are new to homeschooling are all in the same boat. We are stuck at home educating our own children. Some are new to this, others are not. Some are trying to copy 6-8 hours of schooling for just a few kids, and some are seeing that that may not be neededContinue reading “Free Books to Enjoy While you are Cooped Up”

10 Online Services and Subscription Boxes That Will Save You Time and Sanity

So I am online surfing and shopping during these crazy times. Lord of the Rings is always playing in my home. I’ll be on my own for a while! We may be a homeschooling family but we leave our home every day. This is all weird and all new territory for us! So what betterContinue reading “10 Online Services and Subscription Boxes That Will Save You Time and Sanity”

10 Reasons Why it’s OK to Click ‘Unfriend’

Social Media. These 2 words put together are more loaded than they should be, yet, here we are. I struggle with social media. It is necessary when you are a writer, it is helpful when you have family spread out, and it really is the best way for me to see all the funny TheContinue reading “10 Reasons Why it’s OK to Click ‘Unfriend’”

10 Best Homeschooling Facebook Groups

Type in homeschooling in the Facebook search bar and you are overwhelmed with everything out there. Do you join every Facebook group out there? How do you pick and choose? I have been apart of hundreds of Facebook groups for homeschooling families. I was sent a nasty message once because when I said what bookContinue reading “10 Best Homeschooling Facebook Groups”

My Book Is Out!

Super exciting, Right? My first book (of many I hope) is now available on Amazon and Etsy through County Road Publications. I am super excited! My collection of poetry has been a long time coming. I titled my collection ‘Lost Poems of a Functioning Mother‘ because some of these poems I thought were lost, IContinue reading “My Book Is Out!”

Online Giving Program

I love Continue to Give! I have had a really positive experience using it. I have been using Continue To Give for my online giving program. You should check it out yourself. The program makes giving easy because people can give with Text, App, Kiosk, or on the website. Their rates are low, and theyContinue reading “Online Giving Program”

Day 2 The Purposeful Mom Stronger Devotional Life Program

I have signed up for the Purposeful Mom 5 Days To A Stronger Devotional Life. The days I receive her emails I will be writing what I think, feel, read, etc. This is a great way to encourage all my readers to think about becoming closer to God as well as to build your trust in me.Continue reading “Day 2 The Purposeful Mom Stronger Devotional Life Program”

The Day of Negitivity

Yesterday was filled with nothing but negativity everywhere. What was in the water? Luckily I didn’t have any of that water everyone else seemed to be having served but I was exhausted by the end of the day. What do you possibly get out of being nothing but negative?  I started my day at 9amContinue reading “The Day of Negitivity”

Lesson: Miss Rumphius

 Miss Rumphius is a favorite story of mine. I have always loved the book. When I was planning my co-op class I knew that I was going to teach Miss Rumphius. So when that day came I was so excited.  I only have 30 minutes for 2 age groups to teach. Ages 7 and under andContinue reading “Lesson: Miss Rumphius”

Relay For Life Time!

It is that time of year again! Some people wait for the seasons to change or certain sports to start. I wait for the Relay For Life! This Friday and Saturday will be the Penobscot Relay for Life. A two day and one-night event where we raise money and awareness for the American Cancer SocietyContinue reading “Relay For Life Time!”