Set the tone for your home Now that we have established a routine, (if you missed that, read Homeschooling Young Children Part 1) It is important to set the tone for your home. Here are my tips for home schooling young children. When my husband and I first discussed home school, he told me that we shouldn't try to mimic the public school. His idea was to teach our children to love to read, and to teach them to love learning. Sounds easy enough, right? Your home should be a learning ... continue reading...
Home Schooling Young Children Part 2: Tips for Starting Out
Homeschooling young children part 1: Establish a routine
Perhaps you are a young mom home with your little one and you are thinking that you may want to home school. Maybe you are certain you will send your child to school, but you would like to do more with them now while they are with you. I have been homeschooling, or better yet, educating my children at home for 16 years. To begin with, I certainly don't have it all figured out-- that is never my intention in writing. However, I do think I have learned some things over the years that may ... continue reading...
Can I Talk you out of a Milk Cow?
Eight things to consider before buying a milk cow. It's a great idea to really think about what you are getting yourself into before you buy a cow! Caring for a large animal and commiting to milking her is a big resposibility. Do you think I can talk you out of it? Keep in mind that I am writing this tongue in cheek...sort of! I will be the first to say that I love having a milk cow...most of the time. However, there are some things to consider before you jump on the dairy maid ... continue reading...
Large Family Laundry Help and organization
Large family laudry help and organization. In this post I help you get a handle on the laundry monster in your home. Laundry is a daunting task for any family, but the large family needs special help to deal with the sheer volume of dirty laundry! Hopefully I can help you get organized so your large family can tackle the laundry! I thought it would be only fitting for my first post to be about laundry. About six years ago I turned to the internet to help me get a handle on laundry. The ... continue reading...
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