I'm a wife to my "Mr. Right". A momma of five. A maker of slow food and simple living. A keeper of memories, a collector of books, and a champion for books that make memories. An addict who likes my half-and-half with a splash of coffee. A fractured pot transformed by the One Who makes broken things beautiful. I heart homeschooling, brake for libraries, and am glad you're here with me on the journey! Be sure to subscribe to my monthly newsletter. Or, follow along with Facebook, Instagram, or Pinterest.
8th Grade Homeschool Curriculum Choices 2025-2026
Homeschool Curriculum Choices 2025-2026
Five more years — that's all the time I have left as a homeschool mom. How is that even possible? With my oldest two launched and pursuing their own career paths, and my middle two taking several dual-enrollment classes from a Christian University, most of my efforts will be directed toward my youngest son and his individual learning.
That said, there are still a few subjects/resources that all three of my remaining at-home kids will work on together.
Join the Overwhelmed Mom Launch Team!
Calling all bibliophiles, overwhelmed moms, fans of smooth days, folks who can hype, and anyone craving more quiet in their lives!
Perhaps you've heard that I've written a new book. It's called Overwhelmed Mom: Quiet the Chaos, Mind What Matters, and Enjoy Your Life Again. It doesn't hit shelves until Tuesday, August 5th, but from now until then, word about it needs to spread like wildfire. So, I'm gonna need your help in fanning the flames.
Would you be willing to link internet arms with me and join my launch team? Pretty please!
5 Hearty Recipes for Soup Season
"You can make soup out of anything!" This is my wintertime mantra.
Since my family doesn't love eating leftovers, soup is my Go-To Nextover--my simple way to put a new shine on the scraps from a previous meal.
When I'm pressed for time, I can toss some leftovers, a quart or so of broth, and the veggies to make a mirepoix (chopped onions, carrots, and celery) into a pot, and have a hot and hearty dinner on the table in a half hour. It's like magic!