Uncategorized
-
Christmas Family Fun
Christmas traditions rage throughout December. Ugly sweaters are worn. Cookies are eaten. Elves hide. Pinterest has only fed the banquet of traditions. It’s all too much for a procrastinating parent, like me. There’s been many an early morning I’ve shot violently from my bed, after hearing my youngest using the hall bathroom. I’ve tripped over my feet, stepped on the dog, and staggered haphazardly to reposition a stuffed animal. All before the toilet flushes. I’ve wrapped and rewrapped presents, assuring that “SANTA” wrapped his presents in a different paper than mom and dad’s presents. Hurry to this breakfast. Coat up for that parade. Bake those specific cookies at this…
-
Refilling the Well: Movies
August 21, 2019sarahhualdethewriterEdit”Refilling the Well : Movies” Imagining and formatting imaginary circumstances is hard work. Harder than I ever thought it would be. It doesn’t take much to drain my mental resources, especially after homeschooling, housekeeping, and completing other family-related tasks. I can run dry pretty quickly. Refilling the well on a consistent basis is vital. Below are some movies I use to refill my creative well. Please your favorite ways to refill your well in the comments. I’m always on the lookout for new creative input. Video is probably the easiest and most dangerous way for me to refill the well. Easy because it takes so little brain power. Dangerous…
-
Together Time Fall 2019
Update Fall 2019: The Hualdes have formally begun their homeschool year. This means books… a lot of books. Let’s investigate each “subject” one at a time. Starting with our Together Time Basket…. my favorite! I often get asked, “How do you keep together time going strong with older kiddos?” My answer? “Easy Peasy! Combine subjects!” I love combining subjects. It does several things: It makes the teacher’s workload lighter. (that’s me- mom, by the way.) It builds relationships… (How? see point 3) It creates a natural environment for discussion It gives us a time to recalibrate and recenter Plus: It keeps me more engaged which equals a better understanding of…
-
All this & Dyslexia, too
The worst kind of Shiny New Curriculum fail happens when you’ve dedicated time, energy, money, and hope to a new program to help your struggling learner. I know I’ve lived it. It burns. And in the midst of recovering, recalibrating, rebuilding, and planning sneaks in doubt and defeat. A little voice that nibbles on a homeschool mama’s heart and tells you can’t handle all this and dyslexia too. (feel free to replace your own acronyms or labels.) Getting back on the homeschool horse seems more than daunting. But you can do it! Bury your Guilt I know you’ve got it. Homeschool mama guilt. Shake it off. Kick it to the…
-
Planning for a Shiny New Year
You’ve survived another year of homeschooling. Maybe it didn’t work out just like you planned. Perhaps there’s an unopened box of latin grammar sit scornfully under your desk. Or maybe you pushed so hard you lost all touch with who your kids really are. Thank the Lord for new beginnings. It’s time to get a fresh plan for a shiny new year. My Disclaimer! I am not a color coding – down to the second planner. I admire and sometimes envy those that are but I am not. I like to keep things simple and easy to see from a glance. Check out my video on record keeping to see…
-
Summer Planner Printable
Wanna have fun and get stuff done this summer? Whether it’s writing a new novel or decluttering old shoes scribble it into your free planner. Subscribe using the form below and download. 🙂
-
Chase & Cling
I remember being a kid. The instant my Daddy got home, I’d hear his voice and come running. My sister took one leg and I took the other. We sat on his feet and let him drag us around the house until we fell off. Now, I do the same thing in my spiritual life. When Jesus calls me by name, I chase after Him, cling tight and do my utmost not to let go. How do you respond to Jesus? Have you responded to Him? He’s ready and waiting to let you cling to Him.
-
Gifts for Writer Moms
Need a last minute writer mom gift? Moms who write aren’t the easiest creatures to buy gifts for at Mother’s Day. They tend to be glued to their screens and imaginary worlds. As such it can be hard to get into their heads and find just the right gift to make them smile. Consider gifts that encourage them in their writing life and won’t break your budget. Here are a few suggestions for Writer Mom gifts: Blue Light Blocking Glasses A mom with a migraine can neither write nor mom to the best of her ability. Blue light blocking glasses help stave off headaches caused by hours straining at the…
You May Also Like
Together Time Fall 2019
Planning for a Shiny New Year
Say Hello to Edgar Allan Poe
-
Encouraging Blog Series
Ever homeschool through a hard season? Going through one right now? Starting March 1, 2019 and continuing through the 29th the series How to Homeschool in the Midst of Hard Things runs on two Blogs. HideTheChocolate.com And IntentionalInLife.com Click one of the links above to check out the details. Many expert contributors will be offering their energy and experience to lift you up. I’ll be guest posting! Yay! There’s a Facebook group dedicated to the event. You can find posts there and even Facebook Lives. Click on the link below to join the Facebook group. There are contests and coupon codes and a ton of encouragement. Come and be uplifted.…
-
Giveaway:Diary of a Dyslexic Homeschooler
Check out my FB page: Late Night Coffee Moms. We’re building an awesome community of Mamas and friends. Come join the fun and sign up for the giveaway. a Rafflecopter giveaway Also check out my YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCK9ywmqk_2k-mEssZMkEvBQ Here’s a sneak peak of what you’ll find:
