Getting Things Done by David Allen ~ Review
Getting Things Done is an organizing system for all of life — perfect for the DIY Homeschooler!
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15 Ways to Improve Concentration
There are simply days when we have a very difficult time concentrating. Our children are no different.
Great Deal on My PERFECT Planner!
Planner sampling? Every year I try a new planner. Call me a perfectionist. I was looking for the PERFECT planner. Well, I found it!
Why Multitasking Has a Bad Rap and 12 Tips for Using It
Multitasking seems to have picked up a bad rap in the last several years. But like everything else, it is possible to use it for good! When I hear someone say something like (just one example from many to choose…
Finding Balance
Homeschooling requires finding balance. With all of the the focus on being productive, it is not surprising that we find ourselves on the cusp of complete and utter burnout! We have apps, roles and goals, lists, habits, more to do…
9 Possible Reasons Why You Are Too Busy
9 possible reasons why you might find yourself too busy ~ and how to fix that!
20 Tips for Staying Organized
Today we are constantly hit with streaming, flashing, fast-paced content that tends to leave us distracted and anything but organized. Here are 20 tips for staying organized — but this is not your ordinary let’s-get-organized list…. Obviously, discipline is one…
Summer School for Mom: Creating a Schedule
Six tips for creating a workable schedule!
10 Ways to Stay Well-Rounded
10 ways to stay well-rounded and avoid becoming one-dimensional!
8 Reasons to Schedule in Blocks
Less chaos? Get more done? Avoid nagging? 8 reasons to schedule in blocks.
6 Tips for Avoiding Burnout
From expectations to practical solutions, here are 6 tips for avoiding burnout!
4 Ways to Provide Time for Productive Interests
4 ways to create time in the day for your student to pursue productive interests.
10 Ideas for Overcoming Lazy Habits
Do you find that you are simply not getting as much done as you used to? The dirty dishes stay around longer. The laundry can be found in piles scattered around the house. Not all of the math problems are…
Smooth and Easy Days {Free eBook on Habits}
We all want our homeschooling days to be smooth and easy. Sonya Shafer of Simply Charlotte Mason explains that smooth and easy days start with good habits. Think about it: character is a result of habit. If a person is…
10 Ways to Overcome the February Blahs!
Many of us find ourselves — and our children — fighting the February blahs. 10 ideas to spark up our days!
5 Tips: Working at Home?
If you are considering working from home while home educating, here are 5 tips to consider to meet the needs of your family.
Scheduling by Principle: 3 Tips for Getting It Done
You can use any planner if you remember these scheduling principles.
9 Tips for Moving from Chaos to Peace
There will be days when things are chaotic -- but they should never be the rule in our homes or our lives! Here are 9 tips for moving from chaos to peace.
The Key to Being Truly Productive
You'd think with all of the focus we'd have this productivity thing figured out! The key to being truly productive.
8 Things to Make Time for … No Matter Your Method
Provide an education that is individual, interesting, in-depth, and full of life.
7 Building Blocks of a Well-Rounded Homeschool
I remember reading somewhere along the line on during our homeschool journey about a framework one family used to build their homeschool. We adapted that framework, and others that we encountered that had similar purpose, into a general framework that…
6 Time-Saving Ideas
There never seems to be enough time in a day! Want to find more? Here are 6 time-saving ideas: 1. Prioritize. Feel like you have hundreds of tasks requiring your attention each day? Most moms do. Homeschool moms tend to…
6 Tips for Creating a Workable Schedule
No matter what type of planner, calendar, to-do list, or app you use, it starts by creating a workable schedule. After all, a schedule is only as good as the thought behind it. So here are 6 tips to help…
8 Homeschool-Handy Open Source Alternatives
When you are on a budget, it is nice to know there are alternatives to some of the more expensive software applications! Many of these alternatives are not only free, but in some cases better than the original. Here are…