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We have been homeschooling for many years, and I sometimes forget that what we do isn't the same for others. So, I am writing a monthly homeschool recap to demonstrate one way (there are so many methods out there!) that homeschooling can work.  We use an eclectic method of homeschooling that leans very heavily towards the Charlotte Mason method of teaching. Without going into too much detail about this method, it can be described as very literature-heavy. We read and discuss A LOT of books. We don't spend a lot of time on workbooks, worksheets, etc., We have gravitated toward...

I am not a fan of creating vague goals with the new year. They never work for me, and I get discouraged when I didn't accomplish the entire goal. Instead of goals, I have used the "Word of the Year" method and really like how it can be used as a beacon to guide the year in the desired direction.  Our word of the year for 2026 is Integrate. The definition of integrate is combining one thing with another so that they become a whole.  Upon reflection of 2025, I realized that while we were growing in farm size and...

We have been homeschooling for many years, and I sometimes forget that what we do isn't the same for others. So, I am writing a monthly homeschool recap to demonstrate one way (there are so many methods out there!) that homeschooling can work.  We use an eclectic method of homeschooling that leans very heavily towards the Charlotte Mason method of teaching. Without going into too much detail about this method, it can be described as very literature-heavy. We read and discuss A LOT of books. We don't spend a lot of time on workbooks, worksheets, etc., We have gravitated toward...

Cyber Monday is known for a day of sitting cozily down to the computer to order various gifts for the holiday season. Wikipedia states Cyber Monday was introduced in 2005 to describe the spike in online sales that occurred on the Monday following Thanksgiving. This spike was attributed to consumers returning to work after the holiday weekend. Things have changed a bit over the years as many homes now have faster internet connections and home computers but the trend for online shopping on this day is still very real. Capital One Shopping reported that the most online sales in 2024...

We have been homeschooling for many years, and I sometimes forget that what we do isn't the same for others. So, I am writing a monthly homeschool recap to demonstrate one way (there are so many methods out there!) that homeschooling can work.  We use an eclectic method of homeschooling that leans very heavily towards the Charlotte Mason method of teaching. Without going into too much detail about this method, it can be described as very literature-heavy. We read and discuss A LOT of books. We don't spend a lot of time on workbooks, worksheets, etc., We have gravitated toward...