Back to school time can be expensive. According to a 2015 study by American Express Spending & Savings Tracker, parents are likely to spend over $1000 on back to school expenses. Many schools have extensive school supply lists and some...
In our house, we read. A lot. If you walk through our front door, you will see books casually laying - well- everywhere. We read for fun; we read for information; and we read for procrastination (that’s admittedly mostly...
When I first started homeschooling, I knew there were certain requirements that I needed to fulfill in order to make sure that I wasn’t hauled away by a truancy officer from the school district we lived in. But the...
For a girl.
A few years ago, my sister got me a big moon night light that goes through the cycles of the moon. I loved it and it still hangs on my wall. When I got pregnant, I knew...
With a mix of remote and in-person learning and back again, it is no wonder my oldest is ready for school to end. At the same time, the teachers are trying to find a balance of fun and packing...
Tell me a story! Can you read it, AGAIN! ?! I think you skipped a page!
Reading is such a magical experience for children of all ages. But sometimes, mama needs a break from that Hungry Caterpillar! You are in...
I’m a TCK, and if you haven’t heard that word before, it means that I’m a Totally Confused Kid.
Just kidding. It actually means that I am a Third Culture Kid. Most people have never heard this term because it...
Thinking about your child/children’s future can be a scary thing especially when deciding what school would be the right fit for them. We have been fortunate enough to find a school that has grown our children's faith while also...
Homeschooling continues to grow in popularity in the U.S. and with that rise in popularity comes an increase in resources available to those who choose home education.
Lucky for us, the Greater Dayton area has a lot to offer to...
Due to the unique dynamics of our family, we decided before our children were even in school that we would homeschool. Of course, there are many different reasons for a family to choose a certain educational path. My educational...
Have you noticed zebras or zebra stripes popping up in your social media feed recently? Did you know that the zebra represents a connective tissue disorder called Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome or EDS? May is national EDS awareness month! Our home...
Back to school is here! No surprise there. I’m sure like every other mom in the world you are feeling one of two ways:
“They are going back to school!” Momma needs a coffee mimosa and 5 minutes of...
I taught high school for nearly nine years, as well as early elementary. As we prepare for back to school season (which seems crazy!), I would encourage you to think about some of the not-so-common back to school essentials...
I'm Suzanne...and I'm a foster Mom.
Trust me, I am not as special as you might think.
Two short weeks after we were licensed, we got the phone call and a beautiful 3 week old baby girl was placed in my arms. I...
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Bloom :: An Event for Moms! {2024}
Bloom is an event for new and expecting moms, foster moms, and adoptive moms (recommended for any mom up to toddler age!), and other...
