FREE Today: Library Blitz 2—Library Card
“Remember, remember, The fourth of November . . .?” Oh, sorry. That’s the fifth of November. Close enough. While I’ve never celebrated Guy Fawkes Day in my life, I’ve always…
Read moreFREE Today: Library Blitz 1—Carry On
Are books worth risking your life for? That’s the question that intruded itself on my consciousness, sometime after my lights were out and I was supposed to asleep, one July…
Read moreThe Homeschooler’s Library: Best Spring Books
Can you believe how fast spring is flying this year? Depending on where you’re located, spring days may be already sliding into summer. But taking advantage of the calendar, which…
Read moreThe Homeschooler’s Library: 10 Books to Read Aloud Before Your Child is Six
My local public library has a reading initiative, challenging parents to read aloud 1000 books before their child starts kindergarten. It’s a cool idea—and one that translates to reading between…
Read moreBook Release: Hazelby Priors
Can you believe it? Hazelby Priors is finally ready to be introduced to all of you! And just to shake things up a little, I’m going to turn this introduction…
Read moreCover Reveal: Hazelby Priors
I have big news! As my email subscribers are already aware, SAW Publishing is excited to be launching a new release this month. Hazelby Priors will be coming out January…
Read moreBook Report Template: FREE Printable
Once upon a time, I was a whiny student with a bad attitude and an essay topic called “My Favourite Book.” No, stressed-mom-of-nine-year-olds—your fourth grader is not a unique specimen!…
Read moreThe Homeschooler’s Library: Best Fall Books
A lot of my happiest homeschooling memories come from the fall. My ideal picture of homeschooling is of a hacked-up kitchen table, with sunshine spilling across it from open windows,…
Read moreLibrary Autopilot: Harnessing the Power of Self Education
Self education has been described as the ultimate competitive edge. What parent doesn’t want their kid to be ultimately competitive??? Okay, English plays tricks with us sometimes. That’s obviously not…
Read moreWhat About Socialization? Answering Homeschooling’s Most-Hated Question with Grace
I loved being homeschooled. I really did. It’s a part of my identity I’ve never wanted to trade. And for that very reason, I don’t spend a lot of time…
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