Monthly Archives: June 2016

This is what I looked like a year ago, spring 2015. My “before diet” pictures. The weight had crept up after the birth of my 7th baby. I weighed as much as I did almost 6 years postpartum as I … Continue reading →

Here’s another summer reading challenge! It’s from my latest favorite podcaster, Sarah McKenzie, who does The Read Aloud Revival. She is teaming up with Jamie Martin, another homeschooling mom, to do a geography-based summer book club/challenge. It’s called “Read the … Continue reading →

I saw this great blog post about keeping your kids active and engaged all summer. It’s by Katie of wellnessmama.com over here. I’ve adapted it to fit our homeschooling goals of keeping academic skills sharp during summer. I am giving … Continue reading →

The following information comes from my friend Kristen Chevrier. She has worked to bring the documentary “Vaxxed” to a few theaters on the Wasatch Front. If you are open to learning about what’s going on with the mainstream health care … Continue reading →

It’s time for another giveaway! This time it’s about family history! I recently discovered these delightful activity books about family history for kids. They are part of the “Zap the Grandma Gap, My ________ Ancestor ” series by genealogist Janet … Continue reading →

As homeschool moms, we sometimes think we have to teach our children everything. That’s not true! As a homeschool mom, your job is to facilitate your child’s education with the best materials and mentors you can find. Sometimes the best … Continue reading →

My fun friend Shauna, pictured below on the right, emailed me the link to this video today. Shauna, the one I fetched a toilet for years ago, keeps me apprised of almost all things cool and awesome. Watch the video … Continue reading →

Awwww…summer! It’s finally here! I’ve always looooooved it! The freedom that comes from the warmer weather and ease of travel invigorates me! It also symbolizes the freedom of mind I want to feel all year. What better way to encourage … Continue reading →

I wanted to get this up for Memorial Day, but alas, other responsibilities intervened, so I am getting it up today. Here are two movies suitable for Memorial Day, or any day really, to remind us of our freedoms and … Continue reading →