Ahhh, fall….chilly mornings are returning here in Missouri. I would be so excited if the weather could just stay like this all year. This is the perfect time to be in Missouri – it isn’t too hot and it isn’t too cold. Having lived here in Missouri as long as I have, I know this…
Category Archives: General Education Topics
Community Service
I try to include community service activities in our schedule on a regular basis. I feel it is important for our children to learn to “give back” on a regular basis. I hope they are learning to be generous with their time and money. I think the message is sinking in based upon comments…
My Favorite Color is Purple
That’s right…my favorite color is purple. What does that tell you about me? Well obviously it means that I hate blue. Wait…. What???????? I’m sure you are thinking that there are a few flaws with the reasoning of the above statement. I’m just applying similar reasoning strategies that people use when they make assumptions after…
Thoughtful Thursday – Homeschool Stereotypes
I’m still trying to get everything around the house caught up after being away for the conference last week. Ever notice how things pile up faster while you are away and unable to deal with them immediately? Yeah, I have…. Attending my second blogging conference was interesting. One of the things that always amazes…
Even Heathen Mom gets a Summer Vacation
I decided to take the month of June off again this year when it comes to my online activities. It seems like June is just an insane month for my family schedule-wise so deciding to put my online activities on hold for a few weeks made sense. I loved having time with my family…
Ready or not – Summer is here!
During this time of year everyone loves to declare – NO MORE SCHOOL! I will freely admit that when I worked in the public schools, “School’s Out” (by Alice Cooper) was played shortly after I lovingly waved goodbye to the kiddos on busses for the last time of the school year. You know the song….feel…
Dear Heathen Mom,
I am so glad to see the weather beginning to get nicer. I have had a terrible time the last few weeks with a sinus infection. I generally don’t get sick except for kidney issues, so this has been rough. Why can’t mom call in sick? Really should have read the fine print on…
What School?
We started homeschooling when our son completed kindergarten. It was during his second year that he decided that we really needed to name our school. Sounds like a simple task right? It was anything but easy. We didn’t want the name to sound too “school” or too “fairytale”. It was a delicate balance. We…
HELLO 2010
Ahhh January…..a new calendar….new possibilities….changes….hopes.…dreams.…you know all the usual thoughts that run through your head on January 1st. As the first day of the new year is quickly coming to an end, I am considering what my goals for the year should be. I accomplished many of my goals for 2009, but a few will…
Just Another Manic Monday
I took the plunge and returned to graduate school this semester. I am working on my second Masters degree and will continue until I complete my PhD. I personally think I have lost my mind, lol. Right now I feel like an insecure student who is questioning her own abilities. I know I will…