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Homeschool Moms: It’s Time for You Time

Homeschool Moms: It’s Time for You Time

As a homeschool mom, self care is very important. You dedicate your time to taking care of everyone else make sure you take time to take care of you!

Living Simply Series: 5 Places to Donate Your Stuff

Living Simply Series: 5 Places to Donate Your Stuff

If you have a lot of items that are still usable, but you don’t want or need them, donating them is a great way to move them out without feeling guilty.

Ten Rules for Homeschool Convention Etiquette

Ten Rules for Homeschool Convention Etiquette

I believe every situation calls for some etiquette, and homeschool conventions are no exception. Often, vendors represent small, family-run businesses, and sales at conventions provide their largest source of revenue. When customers follow these ten simple rules, everyone benefits. Ten Rules for Homeschool Convention Etiquette The next time you enjoy a homeschool convention, I encourage…

What the Research Says About Homeschooling

What the Research Says About Homeschooling

How well do homeschoolers really perform academically? What about socialization? What happens in the real world? Get research-based answers to these questions and more from Brian D. Ray, Ph.D.

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10 Free Amazon Kindle Books to Use in Your Homeschool

10 Free Amazon Kindle Books to Use in Your Homeschool

If you have a Kindle reader (free mobile or desk top app!) you can take advantage of these FREE educational books!

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Living Simply Series: Maintaining a Decluttered Home

Living Simply Series: Maintaining a Decluttered Home

I may the be odd one, here, but I really do love cleaning house and organizing things. The problem has always been the upkeep after I’ve organized everything. It’s taken a bit of “new-habit-forming” but I feel like I’ve (finally) got ahold of things.

Do you find it difficult to keep up with the maintenance of decluttering? If so, you’ll find our third installment of our Simple Living Series helpful!

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Living Simply Series: 5 Ways to Start Simplifying Today

Living Simply Series: 5 Ways to Start Simplifying Today

Last month, we began our series on simple living by talking about the benefits of simplifying our lifestyles. Today, we continue by giving you 5 ways you can start simplifying today.

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Living Simply Series: Why You Should Live More Simply

Living Simply Series: Why You Should Live More Simply

As homeschoolers, it’s so easy to get caught up in the hustle of life and trying to have it all, do it all and give our kids our all. All of things sound good but in practice, it can be draining and in the end, we’re not living the life we want to lead and actually causing more damage to our families than good.

That’s why, this year, I want to help inspire you to live a more simple life. Today, I’m staring the “Living Simply Series.” At the beginning of each month, I will provide you the tips, inspiration and help you need to live a richer life by simplifying it.

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Building Bricks of a College Fund Plan

Building Bricks of a College Fund Plan

College costs continue to skyrocket – at a pace that far exceeds the rate of inflation. But there is a bright side to planning for college expenses, and it’s getting a little brighter all the time – thanks to federal tax breaks that can make paying for college more affordable. The key point to remember is that you can create a college funding plan brick by brick, by combining a variety of investment accounts, tax benefits and financial aid sources. Here is a quick guide to get you going:

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Keep Your Sanity While Working from Home and Homeschooling

Keep Your Sanity While Working from Home and Homeschooling

A work-at-home mom really is working two jobs at once and the biggest challenge for a mother is learning to do both in harmony. There are some tips and tricks every work-at-home homeschool mom could utilize.

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