Teaching that Work is Fun!
Today after regular school, I thought REAL LIFE school should start by teaching that work is fun! So many people today (including me) separate work from fun. All activities can be fun even if at...
View ArticleCurriculum Alone Does Not Educate
Curriculum alone does not educate a student at his/her full potential. Often times I am perplexed at why one of my students has learned something so easily while others are blank behind the eyes...
View ArticleTeaching Diction
Today I began a curriculum of teaching diction to my kids. I have noticed that I have been having to look at some of the kid’s mouths, that is read lips!!! to understand what they have been telling...
View ArticleWhy I Homeschool and the Effects of Homeschooling on Family Life
Why I Homeschool and the Effects of Homeschooling on Family Life I was asked to speak at a homeschool workshop on the affects of homeschooling on family life. I am not yet finished with this HUGE part...
View ArticleHunting, Fishing, Shopping, and Date Nights
Hunting, Fishing, Shopping, and Date Nights During the past twenty years or so, I have found that people in general NEED something to look forward to in life and a few really great surprises from time...
View ArticleExtraordinary Happens During the Ordinary
I was reminded this week how hard it is to get back to the ordinary routines of my life such as keeping house, homeschooling, managing children’s time, and ordinary business. Even the most “free”...
View ArticleFelco F-2 Classic Manual Hand Pruner Give-Away
It is about that time!! Pruning is just around the corner and for reading my blog and for your appreciation of fruit trees and keeping your gardens in tip top condition, I want to give away this Felco...
View ArticleToday, we took a break from homeschooling
I wanted to re-post this article in that today is the perfect day to take a break! It doesn’t snow much here in Alabama (I hope I have a fabulous snow photo to show you later), so we are having a “snow...
View Article15 Minute Rule
15 MINUTE RULE This post is for you mothers out there that have so much to do that you don’t even know which thing to do first. Do you ever just stand in the middle of your den and look around and...
View ArticleBirthday Traditions
BIRTHDAY TRADITIONS Birthdays in the Harris household are fun, loud, and very important. With 7 kids, birthdays are a big deal. The other kids plan for months what they are going to pool their money to...
View Article10 Tips: Raising Toddlers to College Students
10 TIPS: RAISING TODDLERS TO COLLEGE STUDENTS This is my second time to walk through the challenge of making decisions about what college my graduating children should attend. You would think that I...
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