In my last post, I promised a series. I’m not exactly going to break my word, but I am going to postpone it a bit. You see, my life is demanding more of me lately. I keep trying to finish Part 2 of Homeschooling on a Shoestring, but I keep getting stumped. Though the topic [...]
Also tagged exercise, health, organization, productivityOne of the myths that many new homeschooling families fall prey to is that you have to spend money to educate your children. When you are just starting out, I suggest that you hide your credit cards. One wise mom advised new homeschoolers to leave their wallets in the car when visiting curriculum fairs. If [...]
Also tagged curriculum, finance, library, softwareNow that the deer in the headlights sensation has worn off, we are trying to move forward with our lives. Life does not stop when the breadwinner is laid off. There are a million things that we don’t think of that need attention. It’s very overwhelming. In fact, it’s very tempting to just escape and [...]
Also tagged family, finance, unemploymentOn Friday, my husband lost his job. As a result, our lives have been turned upside down. This turn of events was not unexpected. The company he worked for has filed for bankruptcy and is in the process of “restructuring”. People have been laid off almost daily for several months now. It was only a [...]
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