Breastfeeding in public is protected by law. Women cannot be prosecuted for breastfeeding their babies, but store, restaurant, and park employees aren’t always well-versed in the laws. A friend of mine was sitting on the inside end of a booth in a pizza place, with a friend sitting beside, feeding her 3-month old. The manager asked […]
Charting a Path
Yesterday I sat down with my soon-to-be 9th grade daughter, and laid out a tentative plan for her high school years. Just basic guidance counselor type information– How many credits will she need for graduation, what classes am I requiring, how will we do it, etc. She wasn’t thrilled, of course, but she did participate. […]
Old Saxon Math Vs Homeschool Edition: What’s the Big Deal?
Saxon Math is one of the oldest homeschool curriculum standbys there is. The original first and second edition hardback texts, published in the late 80’s through the 90’s are still bought and sold all the time at curriculum sales. Even now in 2016, they are still holding up to family after family and child after […]
Online Literature Study Guides
Sometimes I can honestly say I LOVE THE INTERNET! I’ve been searching and searching for lit study guides for my 7th & 9th graders for next year, and I’m simply amazed at everything that is available, for free, online. I thought I’d share my finds, because they are really too good to pass by without […]
What’s for dinner?
OH that question! I used to be so GOOD about planning and making dinners! I used to do quite a bit of make-ahead things for the freezer. Last night was the final straw. I decided to make Enchilada Pie for dinner, a family favorite. Then after browning 6 pounds of meat (enough to make 4 […]