I Spy: DIY gifts, funny one-liners, and imperfect homeschoolers
Wow, Thanksgiving has come and gone and we all know that means Christmas is sneaking up on us soon! For our family, it seems like life gets super busy this time of year. In the midst of all your holiday decorating, baking, and shopping, here are some great links to peruse (if and when you find the time to relax).
- I am always on the hunt for tips and tricks to make our workboxes work for us to their full potential. You will really enjoy this article from Robin at Heart of Wisdom on how she plans and organizes each week with workboxes. Don’t forget to check out her links at the bottom, she has included some great downloads!
- Looking to save some money this year by giving handmade gifts? Check out this article with lots of great DIY Christmas gifts.
- Looking for some comic relief during this hectic holiday season? Don’t miss this post full of funny one-liners.
- Keep the kids busy creating a unique holiday village! Look at this craft tutorial from The Crafty Crow.
- As homeschoolers, we are always in need of some encouragement and inspiration from fellow moms. Get your weekly dose by reading this Letter from an Imperfect Homeschooler.
I hope you are staying warm and cozy as the weather gets colder. Many blessings from my house to yours! See you next week…
Cassandra Simpson is a homeschooling wife and mother of four children, ages 1, 8, 9, and 12. She is starting her 6th year of home educating in Indiana and uses a “Classically Eclectic” teaching approach. Cassandra is the Assistant Lead Moderator for HOTM’s forum and loves talking homeschool with anyone who will listen! Her hobbies are reading, blogging, sewing, and cooking. You can check out her family’s blog at In His Image.
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Amanda on Sat, 12th Dec 2009 5:18 pm
Wonderful post! Thanks for taking a few moments out of your busy schedule and sharing these fun links with us. I was homeschooled K-12 and am so inspired by teaching moms like you. Keep up the fantastic work. Happy holidays!
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