Basket Weaving
Basket weaving has forever been a joke often used in reference to college electives. Basically, it means you are goofing off but still getting college credit. In our homeschool we totally have a basket weaving course. Except she really learns…
February 2014 Family Update
February. In some ways there is nothing new to report, especially if you are a regular reader of this blog. Click the links below for details. To recap our homeschooling highlights, we made it through our first month, went on…
February 2014 in Pictures
Click here for the full February update. Homeschool Room Making Origami Hearts Somebody is growing up way too fast! Field Trip to the Symphony Enjoying a sunny day this winter Our little Auburn fan Valentine Party This kid LOVES books
Better Than The Book Fair
Earlier this week, some friends were talking about the book fair at their school. This is the first time that tLG has really missed anything to do with public school so we needed to come up with a homeschool version…
[REVIEW] A Love That Multiplies (Duggar)
A Love That MultipliesBy: Michelle & Jim Bob DuggarPreview Here Back in November, we had an opportunity to meet the Duggar Family. That night I also purchased their latest book, so we could have it signed, of course. A Love…
A Girl and Her Library Books
On Mondays, while tLG is at her Engineering for Kids class, I run over to the library and load up on books for the week. I try to pick a variety of picture books, chapter books, and non-fiction books. Ideally,…
Our Family Bedroom
Our Family Bedroom I know that family beds are a controversial topic but this is what works for us. Here’s why. Background tLG has always been a terrible sleeper. We attempted co-sleeping in infancy. She thought it was an all-night…
Educational Nashville Summer Camps
It’s that time of year again. Summer camp registration. In order to get into the best camps, you must register early to reserve your spot. Even though we are homeschooling, I still wanted tLG to participate in summer camps. It’s…
Family Valentine Party Ideas
My girl loves a party. She’s a lot like me in the fact that she enjoys the planning and preparation almost as much as the party itself. This is our first year of homeschooling, which means no school card swap…
P.E. on a Sunny Winter Day
It’s no secret that I loathe winter and embrace summer. When I say loathe, I mean barely speak it’s name. Today was one of those days where I just flat out ignored Old Man Winter. We’ve had some miserable stretches…