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A Letter to the Mom who is Undecided on Homeschooling

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Wondering about whether or not to make the leap to homeschool your kids...but you just can't decide? Have tons of questions and not really sure where to find real answers? I have 100% been where you are at! This post will walk you through all the homeschool questions you've been wresting with and help you make the best, informed decision for you and your kids!
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You have been thinking on and off about homeschooling for far too long. You WANT to do it! …but you DON’T want to do it. You dream of the benefits of homeschooling…and worry about it all exploding in your face…sending your child’s education track into a ditch and you to a psych ward. You meet…

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The Cautionary Tale of a Homeschool Mom who Tried to Quit Coffee

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Interested in quitting coffee? Think it might save you some money, time, and help you sleep better...you might want to think again. Laugh and learn from my mistakes in trying to kick the caffeine habit!
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Have you ever come up with an idea that at the time you thought was genius…and then later on you realized it was the worst idea you ever had? Total flop? Epic disaster? Yep, that’s about how this worked out for me. I have been drinking coffee for almost 20 years. I still remember drinking…

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All, Getting Started with Homeschooling, Simple Solutions

How to Set Up a Simple Inexpensive Homeschool Classroom

posted by Lauren

It can be overwhelming to think of setting up a homeschool room in your house - it doesn\'t have to be! Let me show you how simple it really can be to setup - especially if you you are working on a budget and only have a small space!
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*** See updates at end of post In preparation for this post, I just searched “homeschool classrooms” in Pinterest to look at what other moms are doing that might be different than me…um…wow! I saw some of the most amazing furniture, decorating, storage, and learning stations! It made me a little bit sad because we…

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All, Getting Started with Homeschooling, Simple Solutions

6 Reasons You Actually Do Need a Homeschool Room

posted by Lauren

Trust me, you really do need a homeschool room! It will do wonders for your homeschool, even if you have a tiny space (like me!) to work with. I have 6 reasons that will absolutely convince you that a homeschool spaceit is crucial for organization, efficiency, and to keep your year on track!
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I know, I know. Nearly every homeschooling blog post every written says that you absolutely do NOT need a classroom…as they take you on a tour of their pristine, all white classroom full of thousands of dollars of furniture, curriculum, supplies, and computers. I’m not trying to be the bad guy, but I do want…

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All, Simple Solutions

6 lessons learned from switching curriculums mid year

posted by Lauren

Did you spend your hard earned money on a homeschool curriculum...and now you're having some serious doubts? Wondering if you made. mistake? If you should try and ride it out? Or if you should throw in the towel? I'm in my 4th year of homeschooling now and I know all about the curriculum anxiety. Check out this post for signs its time to make the switch and tips on how to make it work it for you, your kid, and your homeschool!
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It was 12:30 pm. The 2 younger siblings were down for rest time. My 1st grader was waiting anxiously at the classroom table. It was time for the daily math showdown. She would groan, get frustrated, maybe cry – I would try my best to take it slow, make it fun (yay for Pinterest math…

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Hello! My name is Lauren and welcome to my blog! I am the wife of an amazing husband and we have 3 sweet girls. I never, ever saw myself becoming a homeschooler, but our family has been so blessed by the choice to school at home. I am passionate about helping you get on your feet with your homeschool and encouraging you on your journey!

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