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Nov. 10, 2021
Kids Christmas Gifts with the Homeschool Mom Stamp of Approval
We are happily counting down the days to Christmas around my house right now. The stockings are hung with care. The hot chocolate has been rolling out of the kitchen for days now, and the tree is twinkling in the … Continue reading
Tagged Christmas, educational gifts, gifts, tools, toys
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Mar. 4, 2020
What to Do When Motherhood Feels Like You've Lost Your Gifts
At the age of fourteen, I began teaching piano lessons. I started small, simply taking a handful of students off the hands of my already-booked piano teacher. As time went on, however, I found myself teaching almost every day after … Continue reading
Tagged depression, Encouragement, gifts, motherhood
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Feb. 27, 2019
Loving the Gift of Homeschooling No Matter How You Received It
Have you ever received a gift so special that you kept it for as long as humanly possible? What about one you loved for a shorter period of time, then no longer had use for? How about a gift you … Continue reading
Jul. 10, 2017
Why We Have a No Toy Policy
Yes, I have a No Toy Policy. Before you think we have read The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up and have gone over the Feng Shui deep end, let me share an observation that happened about sixteen years ago while visiting … Continue reading
Mar. 24, 2017
Give Kids Tools, Not Toys
My dad had a lot of great advice and wisdom. One of the many things I learned from him was the art of giving gifts to children. I remember it clearly. At that time I had three little boys, and … Continue reading
Tagged books, education, gifts, parenting, preschoolers, priorities, tools, toys
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