You want me to what??

I remember the first time my husband mentioned ‘homeschooling’.  I was petrified!  I hadn’t known any homeschoolers growing up and I was so scared of creating those weirdo types that can’t or won’t function in society.  Because we had an … Continue reading →

Did she say spank?

Spanking gets some bad press, it really does.  I know why it gets such a bad wrap, and it is frustrating when a few bad apples spoil the pie.  I would like to offer an apologetic (defense argument) for my … Continue reading →

Johnstown Flood

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We love history!  What I mean by that is the adults in this home love history and we drag the children in this home to any historic site we can get to.  In June we took a week-long vacation traveling … Continue reading →

WW with Patriarchs

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Happy Friday folks!!  Just a friendly reminder: clean the lint trap of your drier and the dryer vent cover at the exhaust.  You don’t want to burn out your heating coil/element like we did a couple of weeks ago.  Drying clothes ‘old school’ sure … Continue reading →

Fall Family Days, Tryon Palace

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“A Kid’s Life for Me” Fall Family Day at Tryon Palace529 South Front StreetNew Bern, NCA Time Travel Adventure Saturday, October 159:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.  Regular admission Time travel to the 18th and 19th centuries and experience the adventure … Continue reading →

Top 10 Excitements!!

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I’m so excited, and I just can’t hide it… I know, I know, I know, I know you’ll like it!! Ok, talk about flash back, but I am truly excited about some things and that is what I am sharing for … Continue reading →

WW Mesopotamia

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We made it!  We have had one of those weeks, I tell ya.  You know, the one where you asked if it would ever end.  The one where you wanted to be curled up in bed with the house silent??  … Continue reading →

WW: Noah’s Ark

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Whew, what a week!!  This week we have actually stayed on track with our school work, I have actually checked all things in the kids’ bins… I almost don’t want to write that down 😉  Have you ever had a … Continue reading →

The Potter’s School

Have you guys heard of The Potter’s School?  It is an online school set up to assist students with those tough classes that I myself am a bit nervous to be teaching.  I believe that the live instruction and discussion format … Continue reading →

Curriculum Review Required

Tonight is our HS curriculum review.  Something you should know about home education in MD is that the state requires a certified individual to review your curriculum for the year.  I had to list all subjects, by student, and list goals … Continue reading →