I hadn’t always planned to be homeschooling my kids. I wanted to have a career and have my kids enrolled in a small private school. I’m very thankful that God changed my heart and that we’re now headed into our 5th year of homeschooling.

Homeschooling has been great for our family for many reasons and I’m excited to share them with you today!

• My husband is a self-employed fisherman with an unpredictable schedule and having the flexibility to take days off according to his schedule is a tremendous blessing.

• Schooling year round allows us to take our breaks at different times of the year. Currently we’re schooling by the quarter and taking a month off at a time.

• I’ve been able to cater my children’s lessons to strengthen their weaknesses and let them learn about subjects of their choice. This has proven invaluable in keeping my kids interested in school and on track for their grade level.

• When dealing with a family member’s serious illness, school was merely placed on the back burner and we focused on spending time with them. It was a blessing not to worry about catching up or making up classes and homework.

• School starts when we’re ready. We don’t have to be early risers or run to the car to be to school on time.

 

The different homeschooling methods, curriculum and schedules is amazing. No matter what needs you or your children have, there is a curriculum and method perfect for you!

If you’re just getting started or are interested in homeschooling, take a few minutes to check out a few of my favorite homeschool blogs and website below. They are full of great information, encouragement and resources for your homeschooling journey!

Frugal Homeschool Family

Cathy Duffy Reviews

Year Round Homeschooling

 

I’m thrilled to be teaming up with some of my favorite girls online as a new co-host to a Monday link up here at Beautiful Ashes.

 

More specifically, how are we as blogging mommies, wives, and women, being salt and light towards others online?

Here is your chance to generously sprinkle some salt and shine a light: a link up where you share a post that you enjoyed recently from someone else’s blog or website.

 

Be the Salt & the Light to the world this week and share:

• Marriage – What touched your heart for your spouse

• Singleness – What has inspired you to reach out to God

• Mothering – What encouraged you to be the best mom you can be this week

• Health –  A new recipe that you hope to bless your family with, or health tip that will benefit your family

• Service –  A story of service that touched you

• Finances – A tip that will serve your family well 

• Homemaking – Inspiration to make your home a haven for your husband, kids, and guests

• Time – Share a story that opened your eyes to the use of time in our life

• Beauty – A reminder of what beauty really is in a world that tries so hard to 

 

Your Chance to be Salt & Light

More specifically, how are we as blogging mommies, wives, women, being salt & light towards others online?

Here is your chance to generously sprinkle some salt and shine a light: a link up where you share a post that you enjoyed recently from someone else’s blog or website. 

Make sure to follow Marissa, Bridget, Misty and Mandy so you don’t miss future opportunities to be Salt & Light to others! Oh and check out Salt & Light’s pinterest board… your post might just show up there!

 

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