The unschooling life is a wonderful fit for our family, and I can’t imagine taking a different path. BUT, just because it’s the right thing doesn’t mean it’s always the EASY thing. Having my children home with me presents some unique challenges, and I’m not going to pussyfoot around that. In the past, I’ve reflected […]
A New Twist on Reporting
I don’t know about you, but every year I find myself getting increasingly stressed as end-of-year reporting draws near. Although I keep a journal of our activities throughout the year, it’s cumbersome to compile it all into a report. Worse, I’m never happy with the end product. Being a former teacher, I have no trouble […]
My Side of the Fence
My mother will tell you that from the time I was a tot I had a tendency to compare. In my eyes everyone else was prettier, more talented, and happier than I was. And in the many, many conversations my mom and I had on the subject, she usually mentioned at some point that famous […]
Making a Soap Souffle
A good experiment can entice all four of my kids, regardless of their age range. This one was super simple, but gave us lots of bang for our buck! We found Soap Souffle on Steve Spangler Science…but of course, we added a few twists of our own! Here’s what we did: First, we compared Ivory […]
It’s an Anniversay Sale!
My first book, A Pair of Sparkly Sneakers – A Mother’s Journey to Inner Wisdom, came out a year ago. It’s crazy how the time has flown by! It’s been so great to hear from readers who have enjoyed the book. To celebrate, I’m offering the kindle version for only $2.99 all month. If you’ve […]