restful productivity to live deliberately & avoid overwhelm 

Homeschooling is a Job

Homeschooling is a Job

Why do we need to treat homeschooling as a job? For a long time I thought what I did as a mom and as a homeschool mom did not count. I fell into the trap of believing that other people are out in the world doing something “important”. Sometimes I still get caught in these myths.…

Work/Life Balance with Homeschooling Series

Work/Life Balance with Homeschooling Series

Let me begin by saying that balancing any kind of activities is a myth. It is a concept we are all trying to chase without success. But it is catchy. It is a phrase that is accepted in productivity conversations and something we are all hoping for. So however you or I define it, what…

Thinking About Summer

Thinking About Summer

How I do spring cleaning with my planning. It is spring. The Palo Verde trees are blooming and it is heating up during the day. As I rummage for my flip-flops in my closet, I begin to think about our summer plans.  What will this summer look like? What adventures will we have? What kind…