A tribute to the gracious life and death of a homeschool mom

Why is it that many people with the most authentic and influential lives seem to die at a young age? Colleen Conner’s memorial service was yesterday, and I found myself asking a lot of questions like this.  I met her about nine years ago at Covenant Home School Resource Center when she brought her daughter [...]

Homeschool WAHM’s are encouraged to connect and network with CWCC

Can I still homeschool my kids if I have to work? What a great question!  With the economic realities that we face, more and more moms are needing to keep working, and yet they long to be able to homeschool their children.  Whether they are single parents or in two-parent households, there are ways that [...]

Donna Otto and American Idol star Scott MacIntyre are featured at Homemakers By Choice event

 It is a typical scenario that many homeschool moms are Stay-at-Home Moms (SAHM’s) as they choose to focus their full attention on the raising and educating of their children.  Often, this option is maligned by those who seek to be “politically correct”, stating that the women are wasting their talents by being home all day [...]

Girl Scout Day at Arizona Museum of Natural History September 19

  Work on your Disability Awareness Badge (and meet some cute, cuddly companions.) The Arizona Museum of Natural History is teaming up with Power Paws to kick off National Dog Week at the 8th Annual Service Dog Awareness Day!  On Saturday, September 19, Power Paws dogs and their trainers will be at the Museum to [...]

Here’s how to win a FREE Homeschool Planning Retreat Weekend!

In the post below, I detailed an idea for a HOMESCHOOL PLANNING RETREAT. Now, I want to give you an opportunity to be able to attend at no charge, except your own transportation.  There are several ways in which you can be entered in the drawing, and only one is necessary.  However, you get another [...]

Homeschool Planning Retreat: Be with friends in the cool country to get your lesson planning done!

Starting homeschooling can be a BIG task, with lots of pieces to think about.  Many parents have confessed to feeling rather overwhelmed with the prospect, especially if they have more than one or two children, or they have older students. I often tell new homeschoolers that it is a good idea to take a weekend [...]

On the way to becoming a Grandmother!

I am writing from Albuquerque, New Mexico. We left Phoenix on Friday morning for the start of a 3 1/2 week vacation.  Spent the weekend in Payson with my in-laws, and now are with friends in NM. On the drive over, I read aloud to my husband from “What to Expect When You are Expecting”–a [...]

Women of Faith conference: Chance to Win 4 FREE tickets!

I have not been to the Women of Faith Conference, but know many who have been.  It is a life-changing experience from all that I hear. What a great event to look forward to!  Inspirational speakers, wholesome humor, rubbing shoulders with some of the people of wisdom in the Christian community, and having a great [...]

The Reward of Home Education: Adult Children Who Like to Spend Time with Mom!

I just spent a wonderful day with my daughters who are both married.  A couple of months ago, Naomi, the youngest, decided it would be good if she and I and my other daughter, Charissa, got together once a month to do some “mega cooking” so we each could have half a dozen dinners to take [...]

HSLDA Seeking Input From Single Parent Homeschoolers

  HSLDA SEEKING INPUT FROM SINGLE PARENT HOMESCHOOLERS       HSLDA is conducting research on how single parents manage the demanding responsibilities that face them. If you’ve homeschooled as a single parent, HSLDA is conducting a survey to learn how they can better serve single parent homeschooling families. http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=6668