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My Junk Drawer

My Junk Drawer

By Rachael CarmanThis is what’s in the official Carman Family junk drawer in the kitchen. It is supposed to have handy writing utensils, a Post-it pad, some scissors (yeah, right), some tape,...Read More
But Homeschooling is “Just for Other People!”

But Homeschooling is “Just for Other People!”

By Rachael CarmanIf you have ever thought that homeschooling is just for other people, read on. If you have ever said that you are not organized enough, you don’t have enough patience,...Read More
The Ugly Backyard

The Ugly Backyard

By Rachael CarmanGod is so good. I realize that sometimes it is an overused statement, but too often, it is the only statement that can explain Him. He is the Great I...Read More
30 Reasons “Why” We Homeschool

30 Reasons “Why” We Homeschool

By Rachael CarmanI recently graduated my youngest child from our homeschool. Amazingly, I wrote this article after a mere seven years under my belt, and it is still timely today. I hope...Read More
14 Ways to Be a Great Boy Mom

14 Ways to Be a Great Boy Mom

By Rachael CarmanI love my boys. They are not little anymore. In fact, they are all grown. But no matter, I will always smile as I think of the rough and tumble...Read More
Don’t Settle for an Elf on a Shelf

Don’t Settle for an Elf on a Shelf

By Rachael CarmanWe all know the tune “Santa Claus is Coming To Town.” You better watch out You better not cry You better not pout  I’m telling you why Santa Claus is...Read More
Has anyone seen my magic wand?

Has anyone seen my magic wand?

By Rachael CarmanHas anyone seen my magic wand? It’s got to be around here somewhere, or at least I thought it was…. The laundry is piling up. Dinner needs to be fixed....Read More
7 Kids, 49 lessons

7 Kids, 49 lessons

By Rachael CarmanArticles about parenting are continually being published. There are even magazines entirely dedicated to the topic. You can find articles titled things like: “Tips and Tricks,” “Things that Work,” “How...Read More
Establishing a Homeschool Rhythm

Establishing a Homeschool Rhythm

By Rachael CarmanI need to make something clear: this whole business of creating a manageable schedule has been something I have wrestled with for most of our 25 years of homeschooling. I...Read More
Ah, Motherhood 🌸

Ah, Motherhood 🌸

By Rachael CarmanMotherhood is exhilarating.  It is far more of every emotion than I could have ever imagined- more challenging, more joyous, more encouraging, more exhausting, more work, and more rewarding. Every...Read More