Family Life & Kids


The heartbeat of family life

The heartbeat of family life

It's really ok to feel the true heartbeat of family life – its joy and sorrows – together. Two sides of the same coin.

How to change the world (you know, let's pick something easy for today)

How to change the world (you know, let's pick something easy for today)

Imagine the world you want to live in and then go through your days like that is the reality. Create the change you want to see in your own heart and in your home.

American Girl Dolls, A Making Season & More

American Girl Dolls, A Making Season & More

It's that time of year. Sometime around mid-October, the costume making buzz hits and till the wrapping of the Christmas gifts there is a lot of "making" going on.

Remembering the early elementary years (and the development of an education philosophy)

Remembering the early elementary years (and the development of an education philosophy)

A little look back at homeschool six years ago. A trip down education philosophy memory lane and a reminder about what's important moving forward.

Gone Backpacking (and then we'll party)

Gone Backpacking (and then we'll party)

Off for a little Thanksgiving weekend adventure.

Her high school education will be her own

Her high school education will be her own

My desire to keep Céline's story her own is partly philosophical, but wholly pragmatic also.

Transition to Scholar with Project-Based Learning ~ Hello High School

Transition to Scholar with Project-Based Learning ~ Hello High School

Our objective is that our young adult children will take responsibility for their education in their scholar years. It's what we've been working towards all these years.