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Afraid to homeschool high school because your kids will miss out on great opportunities? Read about our own experience -- it may surprise you!

Opportunities My Teens are Missing Because We Homeschool High School

Independent learning has got to be one of the most valuable life skills there is. Teaching it to your kids will bring lotsa benefits to them AND YOU!

This is what happens when you use Independent Learning in your homeschool

Why It Really Is a Good Idea to Attend a Great Homeschool Convention

You won't feel guilty when you go to a Great Homeschool Convention - but you WILL feel recharged! Here's why you should make plans NOW to attend one soon!

Great Homeschool Conventions: the BEST way for homeschool moms to recharge

Why homeschool? For us it was NOT about academics but about character development -- even through high school. Read this to understand why.

Our Main Reason for Homeschooling: Character Development

You've heard about "teaching from rest," but you're in the high school years now. How does the idea translate to homeschooling your teen? Read to find out!

How Teaching From Rest Applies to Homeschooling High School

Warning: Avoid These Disappointing Homeschooling Regrets

Are you at your wits' end and feel like you want to quit homeschooling? Get tips from a seasoned homeschool mom about how to think through your decision. And find out about an amazing resource that may just change your mind!

When You Feel Like You Want to Quit Homeschooling

How to Engage All Ages (even teens!) with Read-Alouds

Not sure if the homeschool lifestyle is right for you? I've got some likes and dislikes to share with you about our own experience!

My Likes and Dislikes about the Homeschool Lifestyle

Dear Mom of a High School Senior

Are you a homeschool mom who is unsure if you are doing enough to keep your child from falling behind? NO WORRIES! I have some encouragement for you!

Dear Homeschool Mom Who Worries About Her Child Being Behind

Episode 1: Introducing the Podcast

Read this homeschool encouragement for when you feel like you'll never arrive at the destination of your journey.

Homeschool Encouragement: When the Reward Seems Distant

The seemingly far-reaching ramifications when your homeschooled teen is behind can be very scary. I'm here to reassure you that it will truly all work out!

When you fear that your Homeschooled Teen is BEHIND

Go to a Great Homeschool Convention to find out more about homeschooling high school. There will be learning opportunities for both teens AND parents!

Homeschooling High School at Great Homeschool Conventions

Find yourself being the type of homeschool mom you DON'T want to be? I've got some ideas to help with several specific situations!

Favorite Homeschool Mom? NOT!

Dear Homeschool Mom who Feels Like a Failure — maybe you’re looking at it wrong.

These are great homeschool help ideas to help me get over the slump you're in right now! They could probably be used any time of the year, actually!

How to Beat the Back-to-Homeschool Blues

Episodes 14-16: Time Management for Working Homeschool Moms — and ALL homeschool moms!

What should the homeschool mom do over summer break to prepare for next year? I've got a list of seven key tasks to help make next year great!

7 Summer Break Tasks for the Homeschool Mom

Episodes 9-11: Homeschooling High School with Younger Kids Around

What are Your Expectations for Homeschooling?

The story of our homeschool journey from kindergarten through high school, and one of the most important lessons we learned along the way.

Our Homeschool Journey: True Confessions of an Ordinary Family

Are you thinking about starting homeschool for your family? Read this advice from an experienced homeschool mom so you don't make the same mistakes she did.

Advice for The Young Mom Starting Homeschool: What I Should Have Listened To

Christian Living

A detailed review of this inspirational book for women that will help you do exactly what it says -- to maintain a quiet heart of trust and faith.

Book Review — Keep a Quiet Heart

Learn about an effective method for dealing with anxiety that you can start putting into practice now for a calmer, more stress-free life.

The Best Perspective for Dealing with Anxiety

Worry less, trust God more. This daily devotional idea will help you overcome everyday anxiety so you can live better and smile more. Start today!

How to Trust More and Worry Less — a devotional plan that you can do every day

If you're struggling with making personal Bible study a consistent thing, these easy tips will help! Even choosing just one can help your heart TODAY!

10 Doable Tips for Consistent Personal Bible Study

Dear Mom of a High School Senior

Feeling overwhelmed with life today? Read these tips from a gal who's been there.

When You Feel Overwhelmed about Today

Stop complaining - Tips, quotes, inspiration, and motivation to develop a mindset of positive thinking, which is better for your brain health.

Complaining affects your brain — try these tips for positive thinking!

Parenting: Two Things That Should NEVER CHANGE as Your Family Grows

Were you disappointed on Mother's Day? I was. But there's more to it than that... Find out how to deal with ALL the disappointing holidays in your life.

When Mother’s Day is downright DISAPPOINTING — and what to do about it

We can get ourselves tied in knots trying to figure out God's will. This secret is one you can use today! And there's a printable worksheet!

The Secret to Finding God’s Will for Today

Find yourself being the type of homeschool mom you DON'T want to be? I've got some ideas to help with several specific situations!

Favorite Homeschool Mom? NOT!

Do hormones beat you up every month? Do you feel like you just can't cope? Here's my list of things that may help, tried and true over decades.

10 Helps for Dealing with Hormones

Where Am I Important?

If you are a parent who is struggling because your kid is at college and you are at home missing them, here are some tips to cope. From a mom who knows!

How to Handle Life After Your Kid Goes to College

Why are we so afraid of asking for help? Here's why we should ask for help when we need it -- even BEFORE we need it.

About Asking for Help: It’s Not a Four-Letter Word

Do you get frustrated looking for the perfect weekly calendar planner? Try mine -- it's colorful and functional and FREE!

Free Printable Weekly Calendar Planner

Everything Else

Do you find yourself blowing the family budget every month? Setting up sinking funds can help! You can get control of your finances TODAY!

One Key Tip to Avoid Blowing the Family Budget

This is a saving money tip you have probably never read about before -- but it works! One of the most effective ideas out there, so you can put aside what you need for a house, or college, or the budget -- fast! Several examples so you can see how to do it yourself.

How to Squirrel Away Money When One of You is a Spender

Looking for a simple method for how to organize your life paperwork? I've been using a system for years that takes little effort, space, or thought! :-) Take a look and get organized today!

How to Organize Your Life: A Simple Paper Filing System

Episode 48: Time Management Tips for Homeschool Moms

Do you get frustrated looking for the perfect weekly calendar planner? Try mine -- it's colorful and functional and FREE!

Free Printable Weekly Calendar Planner

30+ Ridiculously Easy Dinners for Busy Families on a Budget

What I Learned From Couponing — And Why I Don’t Do It Anymore

This easy two-week meal plan can be used over and over again! With variety built in! If you hate meal planning, you won't have to do it ever again -- and you'll still save money!

Easy Two-Week Rotating Meal Plan for Busy Homeschool Moms

Do hormones beat you up every month? Do you feel like you just can't cope? Here's my list of things that may help, tried and true over decades.

10 Helps for Dealing with Hormones

Episode 47: 10 Doable Ways to Make Time for Yourself

The easy and best way to make the Thanksiving roast turkey. This make-ahead recipe means your turkey comes out of the oven juicy and flavorful EVERY time. And no stress or cleanup on the big day! I've always been complimented on how good it is. You will NEVER GO BACK.

Easy Make-Ahead Roast Turkey for the Holidays

As we parent our college students, we must adapt to their level of need. Find your kid in these descriptions and learn how best to be there for them!

Parenting: Two Types of College Students

31 Days of Practical Organizing Tips for a Homeschool Mom’s Life

The first step to breaking out of the debt cycle is to know WHY it's happening. Several of these you may not even realize you are doing. You can change your habits today!

6 Reasons You are Still in the Debt Cycle

Homeschool moms can make money online with VIPKID. It's perfectly suited for our needs! Work from home on YOUR schedule. Starting pay averages $19 per hour! Check it out!!

How to Make Money Online Teaching English Part-time

Episodes 14-16: Time Management for Working Homeschool Moms — and ALL homeschool moms!