I have discussed preparing for a convention, and even mentioned my convention notebook. Last year, I even posted about a convention notebook. However, because I wanted to be sure to pack as light as possible and still have a nice sturdy writing surface for the Teach Them Diligently Convention, I have used my comb binder…
Category Archives: homeschool organization
Preparing for a Homeschool Convention From months before to packing.
I attended my first homeschool convention back in 2003. I walked in, and just about walked out, but Amy, from RaisingArrows, must of held my hand pretty tight. That vendor hall was huge and all those choices and the number of people, and colors, noise, sights and sounds…Yep, Amy had her hands full that weekend. …
Staying Sane when Plans Change
I like to make lists, and be able to check those things off, however, more times then not, my plans get changed. This week those plans have changed over and over, and I am ok with that. However, I haven’t always been ok with it… It used to bother me and get me terribly frazzled. …
Top Ten Gifts for the Homeschool Mom
Most homeschool moms don’t have that “normal” list of wants or needs. My husband says I can be hard to buy for…WHAT? A non stained shirt and a pair of jeans that don’t bind and pinch me…Hey, I have had six children and my shape is not the same as it used to be, nor…
Thirty-One Gifts Review and Gift Certificate Giveaway
I have found a company, I am proud to tell you about. I decided it was time for working moms and women everywhere to get a chance to shop on their terms. I prayed to find a way to offer something that would help women like me contribute to their lives financially by owning their…
Time Timer Review
Wow, seems some people seem to think I need help staying on track…have they been watching me while I am working in Photoshop? Well, probably not, but, I do tend to get distracted, and Time Timer $30 has helped some. But, I believe any old timer could help. This is a neat little timer, that…
Home Educating Family’s On the Go Planner~ My brain on in a book!~Giveaway 3 Winners!!
I am not naturally organized. In fact, even when I try really hard I am not really organized. I have great ideas, and I mean well, but, in reality, I am just not an organized person…or am I? In fact, I have made wonderful forms that keep my older children organized in their homeschool lesson…
Finding the Get Up and Go~Homeschool Morning Blues
"How do you get everyone up, moving and motivated in the morning?" Our mornings are incredibly ROUGH! I am not an early riser by nature, and really not by force either. However, getting up in the morning before 9 is a good thing. Actually, I try to be up around 7 or 7:30…Try… I…
All of The Old Schoolhouse Planners are 50% off TODAY only!!!
I have talked before, how I use these in our home. Well, today is the day to get The 2011-12 Schoolhouse Planners for 50% off!!! Here are a few of the ways I am or have used the TOS Planner. Assignment and Record Keeping Book Homeschool Convention Binder Family Notebook and Homeschool Binder This planner…
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