Why You Should Make Your Bed Every Day

Why You Should Make Your Bed Every Day

As a homeschooling mom, I’m always looking for ways to instill positive habits in my kids—and myself—that align with our faith and values. One simple habit that’s made a surprising difference in our home is making the bed every day. You might be thinking, “Really,...
Winter Homeschooling Blues

Winter Homeschooling Blues

When we lived in snowy Minnesota, our local public school planned two days of vacation into their calendar for February. I think it’s a good idea, since school starts feeling a little “old” this time of year. Unfortunately, I didn’t realize...
How to Survive Clutter in a One-Room Homeschool

How to Survive Clutter in a One-Room Homeschool

In an ideal world, we would all have rooms in our homes that we could devote solely to homeschooling. We’d have plenty of space, plenty of bookshelves, and plenty of roomy cabinets. We’d have space on the walls for maps and charts, and we’d have a...