Make a Difference

"Do all the good you can, by all the means you can, in all the ways you can, in all the places you can, at all the times you can, to all the people you can, as long as ever you can."

John Wesley


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Welcome

Welcome to my new and improved website.

I hope you weren't too terribly surprised when you came in to visit today.

If you were unlucky enough to visit during the construction phase, I apologize for any confusion. It was quite dusty for a couple of hours, but everything is all cleaned up and put back in its proper place now.

Have a lovely visit, and be sure to let me know what you think of my new appearance.

Library Time

Did you know that your local library is a wonderful resource?

Libraries are not just for books anymore. There are movies, software programs, and music CDs to go along with all those many books. You can check these items out and save a bit of money.

So instead of going to your local movie rental place, just head to your local library and see what they have to offer. You may be surprised to find a large selection of movies and other items available for your use without costing you a dime.

And to add to that, if you find that you have extra books and movies hanging around the house that you no longer want or need, consider donating them to the library.

Be sure to take your little one(s) with you and let them meet the people who work at the library. Teach them how to ask for assistance when they are looking for something specific. Remember to also teach them to show their appreciation for any assistance they may receive by thanking the library employees and bidding them to have a good day.

More of Me

Hello to all my favorite visitors. Some of you will be thrilled to know that I've started yet another blog. (Some of you will just think I've lost my mind, but don't worry about that. I never had one to begin with.)

I decided to start a new site to document our home school learning experiences. If you are interested in following along with our daily learning, feel free to visit this new site.

Kids Choose What to Learn

If you aren't interested in home schooling, or reading about what we learn each day, then feel free to disregard this post and just move along. I won't mind. Heck, I won't even notice...

I don't get it...

Why is it that people think it's crazy to spend large quantities of time with your children?

If you've been reading, you're aware that I'm planning a pretty lengthy road trip with my kids. They will be 7, 8 and 18 at the time that we set out on our travels. As part of my planning, I'm taking into consideration the needs of them, and me, with regards to travel in a car for a long period of time.

Everybody that I've discussed this trip with - including my dear husband - thinks that I've lost my mind simply because I expect this will be a fun adventure instead of a horrible trial of patience.

Now, don't get me wrong. I understand that a trip of this nature can be very taxing on everybody involved. However, I really expect this will be an amazing adventure for the kids and me. I think the time will allow us to strengthen our relationship in a way that we would otherwise miss out on.

Never be afraid to take on a challenge just because other people think it's impossible. Planning and taking into consideration the needs of the kids will make this trip the amazing adventure that I picture it to be. It doesn't have to be a horrible experience for any of us. It's all about the attitude that you have when you begin and the time you invest in considering the realistic needs of those who will be along for the ride.

I'm also taking into consideration those who went before me. How many families walked clear across the country with their children back in the day before there were luxuries such as cars and air conditioning? Surely if those people were able to survive their cross-country journeys without modern day conveniences, then I can survive (and enjoy) a cross-country journey with my car, my CD player, and my comfy tent!!!

If all else fails, I can just make the kids walk a while... After all, that's what the parents did in the old days.

Free Lesson Plans

Hello fellow home schoolers. I stumbled across a wonderful resource today and felt the need to share my find with you.

The American Quarterhorse Association has a great website for lesson plans and activities regarding horses.

Check out this link for lesson plans that are tailored to whatever grade level you need.

Ordinary Miracles

This is one of the most important lessons I think we, as parents, should teach our children. Please take a few moments to watch this video.

Give It Away - Teaching Series - Promo from Howard Koepka on Vimeo.