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I didn't know we could withdraw midyear and start homeschooling right away.  I didn't have a homeschooling mentor to tell me it would be alright.  So for those wondering what to do because here you are part way through the school year and ready to pull your children, no matter what the reason, I'm here to tell you to do it!  I'll be that mentor for you that I didn't have.

Ready to Start Homeschooling? Steps to Take for a Midyear Transition

After a horrible public school experience for our oldest son, we decided to start homeschooling.  I had actually made the decision in February of that year, but we waited and dealt with the aggravation and issues at the school until the end of the school year.  In all of the educational decisions we have made, …

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Whether you're shopping for an RV enthusiast, a backpacker, a hunter, or even for your favorite scout, camping gear is always an awesome and practical gift. 

Stocking Stuffers for Campers

Do you need a camping stocking stuffer to finish up your holiday shopping? Whether you are shopping for an RV enthusiast, a backpacker, a hunter, or even for your favorite Girl Scout or Boy Scout, camping gear is always an awesome and practical gift.  The items on this list may all be stocking-sized, but that doesn’t …

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If you know anyone who is obsessed with The Great British Bake Off as I am than they are sure to love these gifts this holiday season.

Gifts for Great British Bake Off Fans

If you know anyone who is obsessed with The Great British Bake Off as I am than they are sure to love these gifts this holiday season. Cooking and baking have been a passion of mine for as long as I can remember.  Even when I was a little girl, I would check out cookbooks …

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While professional development is not required, it is something we should consider doing as homeschoolers.

Professional Development for Homeschoolers

When I was a classroom teacher, we needed to complete 100 hours of professional development over the course of five years.  So on average, about 20 hours a year.  During that time, I took courses on differentiating instruction, teaching writing, guided reading, developmental spelling, and Everyday Math.  I spent hours upon hours writing a literature-based …

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With Girl Scouts and Boy Scouts in the news again, I think its time to write the post that has been brewing for over a year.

Girl Scouts vs Boy Scouts

WITH GIRL SCOUTS AND BOY SCOUTS IN THE NEWS AGAIN, I THINK ITS TIME TO WRITE THE POST THAT HAS BEEN BREWING FOR OVER A YEAR. I am a Girl Scout.  When I was a child, I was a Girl Scout from Brownies through Cadettes.  I bridged to Seniors, but got too involved in activities …

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