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I can’t believe that I haven’t posted since the last carnival post! Well, the new carnival is up at The Common Room. Drop in and check out what other homeschool bloggers are up to. I just noticed that have to … Continue reading →

The 32nd Carnival of Homeschooling is up at Sprittibee. “If you don’t know what a posting carnival is… let me explain. You see, likeminded bloggers who share a common interest enjoy seeing what each other have to say. So some … Continue reading →

When I first got the idea to homeschool, Papa Smurf was very supportive and excited. He is a longtime reader of Thomas Sowell (and others) and has a great degree of disdain for the public school system. He e-mailed me … Continue reading →

The 31st Carnival of Homeschooling is up at PHAT Mommy. Stop by and check out her Galactic Adventures theme. The Carnival is a great place to get advice, tips, and ideas whether you are a veteran homeschooler or just thinking … Continue reading →

I know I am late chiming in on this one, but I just had to say a few words about the Daily Mail column by Helen Kirwan-Taylor in which she admits that she is bored by all things mommy. If … Continue reading →

I just finished my curriculum for the upcoming school year. It feels so good to have it done, but I can’t send it in until I have the assessment done. I was planning on doing a portfolio of the children’s … Continue reading →

The Carnival of Homeschooling Week 30 is up at The Lilting House. Stop on over and enjoy this week’s Schoolhouse Rock themed collection of homeschool blog posts. You are sure to find something helpful, interesting, or just plain entertaining.

Last year at this time, homeschooling was the furthest thing from my mind. I had never even seriously entertained the idea. Baby Smurf was born the August that Painter started kindergarten and Jokey started grade 1. Sending them off to … Continue reading →

The more we see cases like the one involving Abraham Cherrix (which I blogged about on She’s Right), the more important it is for us as parents – especially us homeschooling parents – to know how candidates for political office … Continue reading →

I am finally getting around to posting some crafty pics. I made a 5-tiered broomstick skirt from scratch. This is the first article of clothing I have made since Home Ec. in Jr. High School. I was quite pleased with … Continue reading →