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How To Find Your {Homeschooling} Joy Again

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Best Podcasts for KIDS!

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Bless my sister, who introduced me to the concept of Podcasts for KIDS! She also, by the way, View Post

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2017 Before Breakfast Challenge

By jessica 19 Comments

What do mornings look like for you? Do you want them to look different in 2017? I know the View Post

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A New Spin On Creativity: Pottery Cool Review

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When I was a middle-school teacher, sometimes I'd have to walk through the room of the high school View Post

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Dragon and Raven review, Heirloom Audio for homeschoolers

Review of Heirloom Audio Drama: The Dragon and The Raven

By jessica 2 Comments

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I Just Don’t Have Enough Time Not To Homeschool

By jessica 16 Comments

This week, my oldest has golf camp. This means we all need to be fed, matching, and out the door at View Post

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8 Tools Every New Homeschooling Mom Needs

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Well, since I'm a veteran homeschooling mom now (two whole years of experience. did you catch that?? View Post

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Should I Homeschool? (This Is Why All Those Weird Moms Do)

By jessica 76 Comments

If you find yourself asking, "Should I homeschool?" then no doubt you have much to consider! There's View Post

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What To Do When Your Homeschool Curriculum Needs Extra Activities: Dover Books Review

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Zeezok: Music Appreciation For Homeschoolers!

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Readers: This week I'm sharing a few things I've been trying and loving! I received free sample View Post

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Is Sonlight Homeschool Curriculum Worth The Money For Elementary?

By jessica 3 Comments

Do you plan to homeschool children in elementary grades? Wondering if Sonlight homeschool is a good View Post

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10 Things Homeschool Moms Think But Don’t Say

By jessica 13 Comments

When I was gainfully employed as a teacher (in a former life, where I worked out at the gym and got View Post

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Can We Please Stop Saying THIS To Each Other?

By jessica 15 Comments

Tonight at the pool two sweet neighbors were chatting with me about our first day of homeschool. I View Post

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Our Afternoon Homeschool Extra-Curriculars (Frugal!)

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Last year was my very first one homeschooling. As I explained in my "Homeschooling Exposed" post :) View Post

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Guide For A Homeschooling Mom’s Teacher Workday

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If you are a homeschool mom, do you have “teacher workdays?” Have you ever wondered what’s the best View Post

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The 8 Scenarios When You Should Consider Homeschool

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Have you ever thought you'd like to homeschool? Ever feel like you're crazy for wanting to? What if View Post

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Homeschooling, The 100% Unedited Truth: What I Hate And What I Love

By jessica 21 Comments

Since the beginning when we announced our decision to homeschool, I have resolved to tell the 100% View Post

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You Can Throw A Joy Revolution

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-------- There was this moment. It was five years ago - an ordinary night. My husband and I were View Post

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Hi! I’m Jessica. Former English teacher turned homeschooling mom of three. ESTJ. iPhone addict (in recovery). Anxiety overcomer. Allergy mom (only slightly neurotic). Loved by God, and wife to Mr. Fix Anything. I run a mean 12-minute mile and can make just about anything dairy free. I’m glad you’re here! Read More >>>
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