We all know the importance of routines for children. How often do we actually stick to a routine for the majority of our days though? Children thrive on routine! I have seen it in my own girls. Now I am not super strict with keeping them in a routine, but if we are home, … [Read more…]
Today we are going to look at how we plan our meals. Or DO we plan our meals! I know for some, menu planning is the last thing we want to spend our time on. It really does provide peace in our days though. How many times have you realised it’s 5pm or your children … [Read more…]
I am now into my eighth year of homeschooling. And yes, our homeschool looks a lot different now than it did when I first started. This is how an average day looks in our house this year. Once breakfast and chores are complete we move onto our school items. If we had a late night or someone … [Read more…]
Is it even possible to homeschool while you have little ones in the house? Yes it absolutely is! When I began homeschooling, I had a just about to turn two year old and was 36 weeks pregnant with my third baby. I have homeschooled the whole way through, from those days until now, with … [Read more…]
Yes you knew it was coming! Routines! Routines! Routines! Yes they are important! Yes they help you with your every day life and running your house. Bear with me though, I have a free printable to help you out. If you haven’t seen the first articles in this series, you can read them here … [Read more…]
Tell me if I am wrong, I think a lot of homeschooling mothers go through a stage where things get a little easier. The children are that little bit older and they are not so demanding on mum providing entertainment for them. So once the chores are complete, meals are made and enjoyed, and school … [Read more…]
Does the word ‘goals’, make you want to run the other way? Well hopefully I can give you a few tips to make goal setting really simple and easy to do. I am not a professional at this by any means. I am just sharing what I have learned 🙂 I have just completed Crystal Paine’s … [Read more…]
Ready for a challenge? Since the sun began to rise earlier in Spring 2015, so did I. Some mornings I was up as early as 3:30am! Most mornings I was rising between 4:00 and 4:30am. I love that early morning quiet. I enjoy spending time with the Lord before the rest of the … [Read more…]
Like I have said, I love planning! So of course I need a planner 😉 In the past I have used a hardcover diary that you purchase from a stationery shop or bookstore. Sometimes they have been huge and I have to leave it at my desk. Sometimes they are as small as my phone, … [Read more…]
Happy New Year! Hoping you had a great Christmas and New Year break with loved ones. We certainly did! Our December was a lot busier than anticipated. With five family birthdays in December, both Christmas and end of year celebrations, we were super busy. Many special memories were made, ones that we will treasure always. … [Read more…]