Our Homeschool Budget

Posted on July 13, 2007 by

I wanted to share some of the things we have done to keep our homeschooling budget to a minimum.  The first year we homeschooled, I went nuts.  I had grand visions of what I wanted to teach and bought all kinds of books and workbooks and kits and whatever else you can think of.  But then the reality of time kicked in and I realized there was no way in the world we were ever … Continue reading →

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On Budget

Posted on July 12, 2007 by

I always enjoy the weekly e-newsletter from The Old Schoolhouse Magazine.  They are filled with helpful tidbits on a wide variety of topics.  This week was about Budgeting.  To some this is a concept of mystery and frustration while others handle it with the expertise of an accountant.  I think I fall somewhere in the middle. When I was first out on my own, I attended a Financial Planning workshop, (which, incidentally, was given by … Continue reading →

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Story of the World Reading List

Posted on July 11, 2007 by

We used the popular Story of the World for 2 years. The kids really enjoyed this series. Along with the coloring pages and map work in the activity books, there are other reading suggestions. At the beginning of each chapter there are corresponding pages that can be read from the Usborne Book of World History, the Usborne Internet Linked Encyclopedia of World History, the Kingfisher Illustrated History of the World, and the Kingfisher History Encyclopedia. … Continue reading →

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Featured Friend-Kuriosity by K

Posted on July 10, 2007 by

This month’s featured friend is Lori at Kuriosity by K.    Blogging since June 2006, her blog is filled with fun pictures and wonderful insight into her life as a homeschool mom of young ones.  Be sure to stop by for a while and visit. I’m sure you’ll be glad you did. (If you would like the “Featured Friend” blinkie, and start your own circle of encouragement, please let me know and I will send it … Continue reading →

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Post 100

Posted on July 9, 2007 by

I’ve hit the blogging milestone of 100 posts.  I was trying to think of something profound or interesting to write about, but ran head first into a brick wall and mental block.  So I thought I’d just write 100 words as to why I blog in the first place.     My main purpose for blogging is that I want to bring glory to God with my words.  I want to sing His praises for … Continue reading →

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