Category Archives: Homeschooling as a Lifestyle

Press the Pause Button

Posted on 1 February 2012 by Stephanie

  When you are feeling calm, peaceful and in control, you will have a calm, peaceful homeschooling family. Do you ever feel like you would like to press the ‘pause’ button on life? You are enjoying life, there’s lots going … Continue reading →

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The Importance of Aimless Questions

Posted on 16 November 2011 by Stephanie

I really appreciate the writings of Charlotte Mason.  Her work is not easy to read, and you won’t find any ‘quick answers’ or silver bullets in her writing.  But I have found that I have uncovered so many nuggets of … Continue reading →

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Did You Hear About Sesame Street?

Posted on 20 October 2011 by Stephanie

On Sunday, Sesame Street videos on YouTube were hacked into and several unsuitable (R18) videos were uploaded to the site. The powers that be moved fast and the site was taken down and repaired.  But for twenty long minutes on Sunday, children with free … Continue reading →

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Keep Your Preschoolers Busy and Happy

Posted on 12 October 2011 by Stephanie

Busy preschoolers can present a challenge when you are trying to teach your older children.  The little ones have a lot of energy and they can drain you of your energy quite quickly, while slowing you down as you try to … Continue reading →

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Recipe Month – Recipe 2

Posted on 7 October 2011 by Stephanie

This is the second recipe for October Recipe Month.  Fiona posted this on www.Facebook.com/TheBroadRoom and Diane tried it and made comments.  It’s certainly simple and passes the ‘yummy’ test. Broccoli and Chicken Bake Recipe from Fiona Taylor’s mother-in-law With comments and … Continue reading →

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Recipe Month – Recipe 1

Posted on 6 October 2011 by Stephanie

This is my first recipe for you for October Recipe Month.  It’s an easy recipe – it’s so easy that you can teach it to any child who is able to chop veggies. Bacon and Potato Bake Serves 4 Ingredients: *  … Continue reading →

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