I am still working on my highlights from Teach Them Diligently Omaha, but in the mean time, you need to hear about what is going on all across the country this summer with Teach Them Diligently. There is a new convention concept in town, and I want you to hear all about it. I hope […]
Sensory Processing Disorder in Our Family
June 9, 2013 by 2 Comments
Last week, VBS and Hannah brought me to tears. When she hits her overload, most don’t get it. She has sensory processing disorder or Sensory Processing Dysfunction…AKA SPD or Sensory Integration Disorder. Too much noise, too much activity, too much color, too much light, too hot, too cold, too much change, being unsure, not knowing […]
Instilling Virtue in our Children
May 26, 2013 by Leave a Comment
You and I both know that instilling virtue is a challenge. Our society has lost it’s virtuous values. We seem to be in a manner-less rude trend and well, our children are subjected to it making our job to instill quality virtues very difficult. We Choose Virtues has made our jobs a bit easier. Over […]
Easy Peasy Chores System for Non-Readers
May 19, 2013 by 1 Comment
Earlier this spring I found a very easy to set up chore system for non-readers. With our special needs children, I have four non-readers, and many times, the older kiddos end up doing their chores, because the littles can’t read the check list and by the time I find the problem, it needs tended to […]
Ten Reasons to Buy Homemaking Resource Bundle
May 1, 2013 by Leave a Comment
A couple of days ago, I told you about an AWESOME Homemaking eBook bundle. Today, I want to share ten reasons you should purchase this bundle before this deal ends on May 4!! Ten Reasons to purchase The Ultimate Homemaking eBook Bundle You get 97 eBooks and several Freebies for $29.97, a $640 value! We […]
Ultimate Homemaking eBook Bundle Sale
April 29, 2013 by 1 Comment
The Ultimate Homemaking eBook bundle will help you on your way to being the best homemaker you can be, with recipes, planners, guides, and more. This bundle is sure to help you snap your home into a neater more inviting place to spend with your family. Friday I told you how excited I was […]
Ultimate Homemaker Help Coming Soon!!
April 24, 2013 by 2 Comments
Are you a homemaker? Attempting? Homeschooling Mom? Mom or Wife? Then what I am about to tell you about is going to get you EXCITED. Starting on April 29, there is a HUGE eBook bundle for the homemaker, mom, wife, homeschooler, woman, you name it there is a book for you in this 97 eBook […]
Weight Loss Journey 2013 Update for April
April 1, 2013 by 3 Comments
Last month, I am sure, even though I tried to keep my weight loss post positive, you could tell I was frustrated with my Weight Loss Journey 2013, that whole 3 month plateau really was causing me to want to just give up, but wow, what a difference a month makes! Weight Loss Success My […]
Bible Study Need Help?
March 28, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Strengthen your faith and deepen your knowledge of the Bible with this week’s bundle, which includes an encouraging devotional, three Bible studies and a guide to studying the Bible on your own. This week only, get all 5 ebooks for just $7.40 (a savings of more than 70%)! Savoring Living Water by Katie Orr and […]
Farm Life Chronicles on the Prairie
March 18, 2013 by Leave a Comment
It seems my readers enjoy our stories from the farm. So, I would like to try to share a few farm life highlights each week. Spring Forward Slows the Farm Spring Forward has been a long time great thing for farmers as far as crops and livestock go. However, me, I like that earlier hour […]
Fifteen Years Ago…I Do
March 14, 2013 by 1 Comment
Fifteen years ago, I said I do to the man that has been a second rock during the ups and downs of the last fifteen years. Brad and I met when I needed hay for my horses, and my supplier was out. I honestly couldn’t stand him that first day, and he says the feeling […]
Technology in Home Education & Beyond
March 11, 2013 by 1 Comment
The use of technology in home education and beyond is a relatively new idea. As the world around us becomes more technological, we as homes educators have a responsibility to make sure we teach technology in our children’s home education, to help them compete in the technological age. Teaching technology in home education does not need to […]
Homeschool Mother’s Journal March 4-8
March 9, 2013 by Leave a Comment
I haven’t done a journal in a long time. So, here is one from this week! In my life this week… Monday we spent time with family and friends after the funeral of Brad’s cousin. It was a nice time to get to know some of the family, I had not met. Tuesday We enjoyed […]
Economy Got You Questioning Homeschool?
March 6, 2013 by 1 Comment
Today, I am guest posting on the Teach Them Diligently Blog, about how our family has been able to continue homeschooling during tough times. Homeschooling during tough times, doesn’t mean you only shrink your curriculum budget. You learn to shrink a little here and there. Making household cleaners is actually quite simple. I use baking […]
Weight Loss Journey 2013 March Update, The one where I share x-rays of my spine.
March 3, 2013 by 7 Comments
When I started this journey, I said I would be honest, and folks…I am being honest. February was not a month of weight loss. In fact there was a week or two that I gained, but I did lose it and get to my 192 stable weight. I can’t break it. I get to 188, […]
Making Time to Lose Weight as a Homeschool Mom and or Housewife.
February 5, 2013 by 2 Comments
Many of you wondered how I was finding time to get a little workout in in my recent weight loss post. . Well, with all we do, it isn’t easy and quite honestly, our bodies become quite used to our basic every day motions, and more or less stuck in a rut. We have to […]
Daily To Do’s Got You Down? Don’t have time to do a Big Spring Cleaning? MoMo can help…
February 2, 2013 by Leave a Comment
YES, I found something to help with the daily to do’s. I love my house hold notebook, for many things, but writing out the daily to dos, I always ended up forgetting something important. Motivated Moms has changed the forgetfulness. I have it on my Android phone and as a printed planner. The printed is […]
Encouragement for the Homeschool Family
January 31, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Teach Them Diligently, offers encouragement at every corner. Homeschooling families from around the world come to listen to some of the top speakers in the know on homeschool issues. They make sure all the bases are covered, from young children that stay with their parents, and may need a place to run and play or […]
Refreshed as Never Before, Homeschool Moms’ Winter Summit
January 30, 2013 by 4 Comments
I have been to women’s retreats, and such several times, however, the Homeschool Moms’ Winter Summit was by far the BEST ever retreat/summit I have been too, and you know what? I am not the only one saying it. The two ladies traveling with me, they agreed…in fact they said it before I ever did. […]
Unglued Bible Study Starting Feb. 4
January 21, 2013 by Leave a Comment
I have had this book, DVD, and Study Guide since last fall. A few of my in real life friends, online friends and myself are ready to get started. I recommend purchasing at least the book and participants guide. If you can, get the DVD and gather a few of your friends to do it […]
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