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Home-schooling: The Road Less Traveled
It is no surprise to me that many modern homesteading families also make the decision to home school. We have the do-it-yourself spirit. We strive to live self-sufficiently, which also includes educating our own children. We know that our ancestors, who grew up with the responsibilities of collecting eggs, weeding the garden, and milking the family cow, grew up to be... »
My Reading List
I have always been an avid reader. My mom tells me that when she would send me to my room as a punishment I would gladly go. She would find my nose buried in a Little House on the Prairie book or the Bible or some other book. I also loved going to the library during the summer. There were... »
Mid-July School Planning
When I go to plan for the up-coming school year, I begin by reading books on education. It helps me remember what things are important. And, I begin by setting goals. My goals will not be strictly related to "schooling" in every sense of the word, but will also include family goals, life skills I want my children to learn,... »
Creation Notebooks
Charlotte Mason believed that young people should spend as much time as possible enjoying nature. It was not until I read The Charlotte Mason Companion by Karen Andreola that I completely grasped the idea of keeping a nature notebook or journal. Inspired, we began keeping one. I say "we" because I have one as well... »
The Need for Mother Culture
Presented with an opportunity to change the look of my bedroom, I am seizing the moment to create a space for my husband and myself only. For years our room has been wall to wall furniture, including a crib, changing table, desk, etc. We moved our son, Isaac, out of our room... »
Inspired and Ready for School
August is almost here, which means that for my family school will resume. In the search for inspiration I read Karen Andreola's The Charlotte Mason Companion and A Pocketful of Pinecones. I cannot wait to read the sequel to the latter called Lessons at Blackberry Inn. These books were "just what the doctor ordered" for me. I struggle with the... »
