by Mary Ellen Barrett | Christmas week can be a very stressful one for us homeschool moms, maybe even more so because...
Read More »The Barest of Advents: How I Accidentally Discovered Its Real Meaning
by Mary Ellen Barrett | I wanted a beautiful home for Advent, but instead got sheetrock, spackle, large men with tool belts and very little heat.
Read More »Teacher Service Day: How I Do It the Homeschool Way!
Mary Ellen Barrett started practicing 'Teacher Service Day' for homeschool moms. It's a 4-step, all-day-Friday process that refreshes home and homeschool.
Read More »How to Involve the Holy Souls in Your Homeschooling
by Mary Ellen Barrett | Devoting November to the Holy Souls will take very little time and reap many rewards...
Read More »6 Ways to Connect Your Children With Nature
by Mary Ellen Barrett | I want my children to have a deep appreciation for all of creation, not just what from the Discovery Channel or the zoo...
Read More »Life Gave Me A New Dream: My Autistic Son Ryan Was Worth It All
by Mary Ellen Barrett | I pictured Ryan as a smart, athletic kid who would have lots of friends and find a nice girl. He was diagnosed with autism at 3...
Read More »Boys & Writing: Some Tips to Make It Easier
Mary Ellen Barrett gives some great advice in dealing with frustrations that mothers had with boys & writing. Here are some great ideas to help!
Read More »Pray Your Way Through Your Homeschool Day
by Mary Ellen Barret | When our homeschool lifestyle began, it was easy to let the prayer part of my life fall away since I was too busy to sit quietly.
Read More »Heard of a ‘Practice Week’? Here’s 3 Ways We Prep for The School Year
So here we are with another school year looming upon us, and the panic mode is starting to set in with moms who follow the traditional September ...
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