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Homeschool Curriculum 2012/2013: What We’re Doing

As I mentioned in this post on the kid’s summer routine, I’ve spent the last couple of weeks researching and buying curriculum for the 2012/2013 school year. I knew that when the school year began, I would have a tiny … Continue reading

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A Summer Routine for the Kids

I’ve read several great articles lately about summer activities and routines moms have planned for their kids. This topic has been on my mind too, but I’ve put off writing about it. Mostly because I don’t want to do much … Continue reading

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Letting Go Of What Doesn’t Work

A couple of weeks ago, my husband and I made the decision to not plant a garden this year. We’ve done so two years in a row, and both years it was more or less a total flop. (Incidentally my … Continue reading

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A Day In The Life

I’ve read many “Day in the Life” posts over the years as a blogger, but never did one until now, when SimpleHomeschool.net invited readers to share their day and link up to their Friday post. I’m so glad I did … Continue reading

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Green Moms Weekly: Attachment Parenting and Learning

This week’s Green Moms Weekly topic is our last one focused on attachment parenting. It asks: “How do you think attachment parenting enhances learning?” It’s funny. As I write this post I’m reflecting back on a couple of conversations I … Continue reading

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Homeschooler eBay Business

My 10 year old son is an eBay business magnate. Well, maybe magnate is a bit… ambitious. It’s more like he’s an eBay business… beginner. But even Trump had to start somewhere, eh? One of the things I love about … Continue reading

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In Which I Shamelessly Beg for PaperbackSwap points

Have I mentioned PaperBackSwap lately? Oh how I do love PaperBackSwap. Why? Well, two ways mostly. Reduce clutter Don’t get me wrong, I love books. I have 4 bookcases in my living room alone. But unless a book is one … Continue reading

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Homeschooling: Letting Go Of Should

I did something today that, for me, was a little bit scary. I sold my “What Your _ Grader Should Know” books. No offense to the author and publisher. Because truly, these are awesome books. In fact, if you were … Continue reading

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Organize Homeschool Day with Kanban

I can hardly believe that our homeschool year begins in just one week! I actually started my planning very early this year. Last year I had a tiny newborn when the school year began, but I was determined not to … Continue reading

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How Do You Homeschool Multiple Children?

One of the questions people ask when they come across homeschooling parents is how they manage to teach their kids when they have more than one. Since so many homeschooling families seem to have larger families, it can certainly be … Continue reading

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