There is one subject that we, as classical educators intend to do well, but possibly fall short.  This particular subject is GUARANTEED to be used in our kids lives, and I would argue is a skill rapidly disappearing from our culture.  In fact, I believe this one skill will determine more of your child's future than his/her math scores or science studies.  I am talking about the art of communication.  Specifically, Public Speaking - or at the elementary stage - Presentations.    I get it!  Monday … [Read more...]

My family is starting to roll their eyes when mom bounces by them because I AM SOOO EXCITED!  Friends, I have been working so hard on some projects here in rural Wisconsin, and they are all coming together at the same time.  Totally exhilarating, and crazy busy all at once! I started one project in August of 2017, and it has been an ongoing challenge and team effort to bring it to fruition.  It is the first project that I had to team up with some specialists on, but y'all, I am completely giddy … [Read more...]

We live on a farm in the midwest, raising beef cows, corn, and kids.  The farm has some land that we till into crops, and some land that we leave as pasture for the cows.  There is also some land dense with natural trees of all sorts.  The prior owner had spent time clearing paths through these woods so you could walk or drive through and catch a glimpse of wildlife. In order to make the trails, and keep the weeds and starter trees from taking over, you have to continue to mow them.  If you … [Read more...]

Wonder what things would be helpful in your homeschool journey?  No one wants to spend money on things they don't need.  Here are the top 10 things we use constantly in our homeschool, that I would not do without: ***This post contains affiliate links, meaning if you click through and make a purchase or sign up for a program, I may earn a commission.  This is at no additional cost to you. 1. Proclick (affl.)- I would repurchase this thing in a heartbeat.  In fact, I had misplaced it over the … [Read more...]

Occasionally, things just conspire to try to make you have a bad day... It starts with an inch of water leaking from underneath the shower, discovered two days before your parents are visiting out of town and will need to use said shower.  Then, when you decide to use the "self-clean" feature on the oven for the first time (because your mom is coming and by golly, she was a home-economics teacher who would cringe at the sight of your oven), the interior glass on the door spontaneously shatters … [Read more...]