Kristen Blog

Snow, Snow, Snow Well, the snow hath fallen. We've got about 6 inches, and it is still coming down with a fury. I went out and shoveled for The Hub. (Don't feel sorry for me, I actually like getting out there. I know you homeschool moms will understand!) I shoveled our huge shared drive, our sidewalk, our neighbor's sidewalk, and our OTHER neighbor's sidewalk and drive. It just feels so good to do something nice for someone. Plus, it gives me a little exercise and quiet time...a two three birds kind of thing. (Notice our deck doesn't appear to be shoveled at all...my work was totally covered within minutes. That's okay. Our job will still be easier tomorrow!) In preparation for the snow, we went to the craft store and stocked up on yarn. (I'm selling dishcloths at a local store!) We also went to the library and stocked up on good books for the kids to read. Our trip took all morning, and I was exhausted when we got hom

Why I Homeschool Friday, January 20, 2012 Honestly, by instinct, I think I always knew I would homeschool. Well...technically, thought I would open my own school. (I tend to dream big.) I remember sitting in elementary school and thinking, "There's got to be a better way." O.M.G(oodness), I AM a nerd, aren't I? Really, though, I was so extremely bored, and I couldn't imagine the value in repeating the same things over and over again day after day. Now, part of that was the little creative rebel in me who can't stand to conform to ANY kind of set standards or rules. But I think there must have also been a little girl who just saw the inefficiency in trying to teach a variety pack of kids the same educative lunch menu day after day.  

We're BAAAAAACCCCK! Tuesday, January 3, 2012 Okay, well...technically, I'm a little behind getting back to homeschool. Yes, right, I'm way behind. As usual, I'm trying to manage too many ideas, and I have a hard time letting go of even one. Currently, I'm managing a website with four separate blogs and a newly created directory with several individual pages. Did I mention I'm not even trained in web development?! A little hair brained? Probably. I've also been knitting like a mad-woman, and I'm generating a lot of links to the site through my free patterns. That's a good thing. So, I'm thinking knitting might be a good niche for me. Therefore, I've upped the ante a bit. I'm knitting for a locally-owned shop, and my fingerless gloves have taken off. (Like...people on a waiting list...seriously???!!! Keep in mind, I can only knit one slow stitch at a time. Production isn't that great, and it didn't take long to