• Family

    Have a Happy Thanksgiving

    Spending Time with Family Have a Happy Thanksgiving from the Brown Family As we head into Thanksgiving week, I am taking the rest of the week off from blogging to relax and spend time with family. I hope each of you will have a Happy Thanksgiving with your families as well.

  • Curriculum,  Homeschool

    This Week…Diligence Pays Off

    Working with New Online Planner This has been an interesting week. We were able to complete the entire week in just 3 days which rarely happens at our academy. Little Man worked very diligently while we worked. He completed his assignments in a very timely manner. I want to share with you information about some new affiliate products that I…

  • Family,  Homeschool

    Thanksgiving with Stained Glass

    Using Art to Tell the Thanksgiving Story I am not the crafty kind of mom who whips out gorgeous arts and crafts supplies to teach history, geography or even literature. I have a modicum of supplies on hand because, well, let’s face it, I am a homeschooler and my son is very artistic and I keep some supplies to meet…

  • Homeschool

    When Mom is the Only’s Only Class-Mate

    The Need to Participate This is my very favorite mom/son photo ever. In fact it was the first photo I used on this blog. I love being his mom and being his homeschool teacher. He is my greatest undeserved blessing. Yet there are times when being his only class-mate becomes a little over-whelming. Our only children rely on us for everything. They…

  • Homeschool

    GHC’s Newest Speakers Announced

    Early Bird Registration Discount Extended This sponsored post is brought to you by Great Homeschool Conventions. Check out the Big announcement and get your download code for the FREE Audio History Download about Thanksgiving. You know I keep telling you how much I love going to the Cincinnati Great Homeschool Convention. I’m looking forward to going again next spring and…

  • Homeschool

    Homeschool Co-op Seminar for LEGO Learning

    My First Homeschool Speaking Engagement This post contains affiliate ad links to products which ma be purchased at external websites and I may receive compensation for purchases made.   Last night I had a wonderful evening. I had an opportunity to speak to a homeschool group about Learning with LEGO®  While there I shared some resources for finding materials and resources. I…

  • Homeschool

    This Week… Homeschool Highlights

    Finding encouragement in routine & Friends This week we settled back into our regular routine after taking a week off last week. I am working on being a little more structured in my planning. I’m giving a new planner a try which I hope to share with you soon.I am busy prepping for a seminar I will be speaking at…