Category Archives: Homeschool

Two Facebook Parties. Come With Me!

Posted on May 14, 2012 by Jennifer Janes

Mommy Time Facebook Party On Tuesday, May 15, 2012 (tomorrow!), my friend Tabitha (a.k.a. Meet Penny), is hosting a Mommy Time Facebook Party. She’s going to have a question and answer time and some great products to give away! If … Continue reading →

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2:1 Sponsor Deal: Always Icecream and Clever Dragons

Posted on May 2, 2012 by Jennifer Janes

I’m home from The 2:1 Conference! I had a wonderful time and fully intended to write about my experiences there long before now. Unfortunately, I came home from the conference with a sinus infection and ear infection—and I was recovering … Continue reading →

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Homeschool How-To Conference and Giveaway!

Posted on April 22, 2012 by Jennifer Janes

I’m leaving for The 2:1 Conference soon, and I had a lot of help to get there! If you don’t have the time or funding to leave home for an extended weekend right now, don’t despair. I just learned of … Continue reading →

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I’m HERE!

Posted on March 15, 2012 by Jennifer Janes

I’ve been quiet on social media and my blog this week. We’ve been busy. Princess Roo’s immunology appointment was Monday, we made deliveries on Tuesday and Wednesday, did family errands today, and we’ve taken it easy too. We’re not taking … Continue reading →

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Bad News, Good News, and More Good News

Posted on February 27, 2012 by Jennifer Janes

If you’re planning to go to The 2:1 Conference, you may have already noticed that the schedule has been streamlined. Some hard decisions had to be made, and several breakout sessions were cut, including the special needs homeschooling session that … Continue reading →

Posted in 1000 Gifts, 2to1Conf, Gratitude, Homeschool, Multitudes on Monday, Special Needs | 6 Comments

10 Reasons I Love Always Icecream {Review}

Posted on February 23, 2012 by Jennifer Janes

It’s easy to set up. I had no problems with the initial registration process, and it was easy to understand all the options while setting up the girls’ accounts. Almost everything can be customized on each child’s profile. You must adjust the grade … Continue reading →

Posted in Homeschool, Review, Software Review, Special Needs | 13 Comments

A Valentine for My Homeschool Friends

Posted on February 13, 2012 by Jennifer Janes

I want to dedicate this post to all my homeschool friends—the ones I know personally and the ones I feel like I know because we have shared our hearts through social media, e-mails, texts, and the occasional phone call. I have … Continue reading →

Posted in Friends, Fun, Gratitude, Homeschool, Special Needs, The HSV | 22 Comments

Review and Giveaway: Night of the Cossack and Homeschool Study Guide by Tom Blubaugh

Posted on February 5, 2012 by Jennifer Janes

When I received Night of the Cossack by Tom Blubaugh, I wanted to like it, but I wasn’t sure I was going to. I don’t usually read coming-of-age stories about teen boys—Cossack soldiers, no less! Then I read the introduction, and I … Continue reading →

Posted in Book Reviews, Homeschool, Review | 13 Comments

Small Victory Over Phonological Processing Difficulties

Posted on January 26, 2012 by Jennifer Janes

Among other things, our sweet Princess struggles with phonological processing difficulties that affect her speech (still, despite therapy) and visual and auditory processing of letters and sounds. She has made tremendous progress since we realized the extent of her struggles last … Continue reading →

Posted in Homeschool, Special Needs | 6 Comments

Mustard Seed Planting: Repetition

Posted on January 17, 2012 by Jennifer Janes

My Princess is making tremendous academic progress, but the amount of repetition required for her to grasp and process the concepts and make them her own wearies us both. I thought she was the only one needing lots of repetition, … Continue reading →

Posted in Bible in 90 Days, Homeschool, Reading, Reflections, Scripture Memory, Special Needs | 18 Comments