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Tips for New Homeschool Moms

 If you're thinking about homeschooling, it can become a bit overwhelming.  I've been there, done that , and 4 years later, still have anxiety that I'm totally screwing it all up. It's pretty stressful to fathom the idea that YOU are responsible for your child's education.  If I've learned anything along this journey though, it's that stressing will get you nowhere. Kids are going to learn, whether you teach them or not.  True story. If they have access to books, (quality) games, movies, and documentaries, nature, and mama's guidance-- they will be just fine.  I promise. Today, I'm going to share a few things I've learned with you.  I hope these tips will help and be a comfort to you. Be sure to check out #4, as I think it's the best thing I've ever locked on to, as far as homeschool goes.  #1.  Research Different Homeschool Methods I only wish I had done this first! It would have saved m...

The Journey: Who Knew?

Two roads diverged in a yellow wood, And sorry I could not travel both And be one traveler, long I stood And looked down one as far as I could To where it bent in the undergrowth Robert Frost "The Road Less Travelled" I remember my 29th birthday.  The beginning of my last year in my twenties.  I wanted to make it count.  Do all the things I hadn't yet been able to do. To be honest, I was feeling a bit rebellious.  28 had been a year of constant ups and downs and fear and depression.  I was running away from everyone and everything.  I felt lost... I was lost.  29 had to be better I told myself.  I'd get around to being the person I wanted to be. The night of my birthday, I took myself out to eat, and went shopping alone.  I bought an MTV crop top tank, that had daisies on it.  I love daisies, can you tell? Any ole ways... I felt that the shirt repped the days of my youth, and so, I bought it....

Jar Jackets Sippy Review (and giveaway!)

Disclaimer: I was given free products to review. However, this does not in any way influence the opinions herein, and the statements in this blog are entirely my own. ************************************************************************************ So today I want to share something awesome with you. Jar Jackets !   If you aren't familiar, a jar jacket is basically a little "jacket" that fits over the already awesome and versatile mason jar! These awesome little jackets are dishwasher, microwave, and e ven oven safe. JarJackets was launched back in October, by #momboss Sacha, and has recently added the sippy jackets and lids to their line! You can read more on that story by clicking HERE , and while you're there, grab your 10% off coupon by signing up for the Newsletter! So, any who.... Let's go over this once more. A JarJacket , is a little "jacket"  that goes over the glass mason jar, and included, is a non-toxic...