How to Be a Donkey

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  Palm Sunday. It’s a joyous day. We go to Sunday school and church, listen to a cantata of hosannas, and often leave with sprigs of palm leaves. Sometimes our children come into the “big” church waving paper palm branches. Christians around the world commemorate Jesus’ triumphal entry into Jerusalem. And without a doubt, it’s
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Stress-Free Graduation

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  Graduation is a milestone for teenagers. A phase of life is over, and a new one begins. It’s thrilling and terrifying at the same time. Graduation is the perfect time to celebrate the past and new beginnings. How can you have a stress-free homeschool graduation? I’m glad you asked.   Choose the How How
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Hey Mama Monday – When My Homeschool Blew Up: Getting Through the Tough Spots, Mama

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  Hey Mama, I heard you are drowning. You thought you were going to wake up and start a fresh new day, lots would get done, and you’d go to bed tonight content that so much was accomplished. It’s not looking that way, though, and the day is already underway and moving too fast. Your
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Redeeming the Rough Homeschool Day

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  We can all agree that rough homeschool days happen. Sometimes they occur more often than we’d like. When we encounter chaotic days or seasons of life, homeschooling can take a hit and we’re left feeling “behind the curve.” Don’t despair! There is hope, and all is not lost. Even the roughest of homeschool days
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3 Ways to Benefit from Virtual Homeschool Conferences

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  Conventions are overwhelming and wonderful. I’m an annual convention attendee myself, but I have met many families who are not a fan of crowds and would prefer a virtual homeschool conference. As much as I would love to sell you on the idea that attending a convention in-person is the way to go, it
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Hey Mama Monday: Mama, Do You Remember Why You Are Homeschooling?

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  For those days when you can’t remember why you are homeschooling and you think about saying these two words, “I QUIT!”–I have a list of 25 reasons to help you remember why you are homeschooling and why not to give up:   25 Reasons Not to Give Up God’s grace is sufficient; His power
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Homeschooling Through the Hard Times

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  Let me begin by saying that I hope you never need this information. Homeschooling through a family emergency, medical crisis, or other hardship isn’t something I’d wish on anyone. However, if you find yourself in that position, here’s how to homeschool through hard times.   Homeschooling When Life Is Tough We all have bad
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Creating A Gorgeous Homeschool Spring Garden

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  I’m going to be open and upfront here…I don’t like winter!  I’m sitting here right now watching it snow and thinking, man, I’m ready for spring and planting my garden. How about you?  It’s been so cold and nasty out that my kids are playing inside, and quite frankly, they’re going stir crazy.  What’s
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