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Our homes are where we can be our true selves, where we seek both relaxation and rejuvenation. It stands to reason that a home that is both efficient and lovely will be a source of profound positive energy.

When faced with putting things on display, the objects in question take one of two paths. The client either finds it sad that they have had something that brings them so much happiness stored away all this time. Or they find that the importance of items they held onto is not as vital when faced with the idea of seeing them every day.

My goal was to brand it like an online store with scheduled events and days where buyers could count on new inventory. There would also be a restructuring of how buyers could pay plus incentives like free shipping on larger orders.

I suggested she rent a 16' portable storage container and have it delivered to her great aunt’s driveway. This would not only act as a sorting station while she emptied each room, but would make the process of shipping items back to Maryland that much easier. What I did not tell her then was that it would also limit the amount she could bring home and make choosing wisely all the more important.

Instead of viewing your life as missing everything you don’t have and still need, switch that perspective to appreciating all you do have and don’t need.

The feeling of having enough of everything or that everything you have is more than good enough breeds contentment and happiness.

Part of being a grown-up was choosing not to pursue something you already understood.

A good idea is to write out a set of classroom rules. It is valuable to let your children know what is expected, what they can and cannot do. Children need clear boundaries.

When the going gets tough, we are not able to walk away. We cannot send students to the principal or call parents to complain about their child’s discipline problem. We are that parent, and as such we have to deal with it.

We worked diligently on a daily weekday schedule so that we could play in the evenings and on the weekends.

Learning Corp and Bridgeway Academy gives these guidelines for the recommended hours per day to homeschool, “We recommend that true homeschoolers spend about an hour to two hours a day for the elementary years, two to three hours a day for the middle school years, and three to four hours a day for the high school years.”

As you begin your homeschool journey, you will need to make a list of goals. Separate your goals into yearly, monthly, and daily lists. Write down a goal list for you personally and also one for each of your children as well. Your goals will vary by school year

People tend to voice their opinions and comment on homeschooling when they have no idea what we do.

Another reason why we love homeschooling is that the lifestyle allows us to schedule more dad time. We love spending as much time as possible with my husband. In the early days of homeschooling, we looked forward to his coming home for lunch. Being at home allows us to work around his schedule for time off to participate in hobbies and entertainment.

A personalized education is beneficial to the child because it teaches to his strengths and helps with his weaknesses. It takes into account what will spark a child’s interest and what will help him learn material most effectively.

It was Socrates who said, “An unexamined life is not worth living.” Are you examining your current situation? Maybe you too want more control of and more flexibility in your schedule

We spent too much time in the evenings trying to get all of the work accomplished. After a full day in school, the last thing my kids wanted to do was sit at the kitchen table looking at more school work. For us, spelling homework was just busy work.

I remember the glee in our youngest daughter’s face as she learned to read, to tell time, to count money and to spell new words.

The biggest challenge is having the time to sift through the ideas to find what best suits your style, personality and values. The average cost of homeschooling ranges from $700.00 to $1,800 per year according to www.time4learning.com.

The national site for Homeschool Sports Network (HSPN), www.hspn.net, is a website listing all-season homeschool sports nationally, sorted by state. HSPN advertises that they are America’s source for homeschool sports

Once you choose a method, you are ready to peruse curriculum. I like the company Rainbow Resources because they have a website with over 4000 homeschooling and educational products at discount prices.

Homeschool Legal Defense Association

It is important to reach out to home educator groups. These groups are available in most areas of your state.