Often my homeschool plans are too ambitious. Other times they are reasonable, but unexpected things happen. In fact, last year, for various reasons, we were completely unable to meet our learning goals. Now, after reading Crazy Busy, I’m deliberately scaling my expectations way, way back as I plan our school year. Hopefully this will lead […]
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Thinking About College and Career Choices
I’m a homeschool mom. I’ve been blessed to have the opportunity to stay home with my children and teach them, and I’m very grateful to God and to my husband for this wonderful life. I’ve also become a homeschool reviewer because I strongly believe that reviews help moms choose what curriculum will work for their […]
Review: The Money Saving Mom’s Budget Audio Book
One of the first homeschooling talks I listened to pointed out an interesting fact: most homeschooling moms can manage the actual homeschooling quite well. What leads to homeschool stress and burn out is not the actual homeschooling itself but all the other things moms deal with, including financial pressure. Thus The Money $aving Mom’s Budget […]
Ten (Plus Two) Skills to Help You Save Money
As I was thinking about my week, I realized that many of the everyday things I do have saved our family huge amounts of money. My sisters and some friends do many of them, and I’m teaching them to my children, too. However, a lot of people don’t seem to know how rewarding these skills can […]
Review: 7 Money Rules for Life by Mary Hunt
Financial ignorance costs. A lot. Since most North Americans don’t understand the basics of personal finance they’re suffering financially, emotionally, and in their relationships. That’s why Mary Hunt, founder of Debt-Proof Living, has written 7 Money Rules for Life: How to Take Control of Your Financial Future. In it she presents 7 rules that will […]