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Writing and Blogging Resolutions You’ll Want To Keep

Posted on 1 January 202128 March 2021 by Valerie

If you have tired of the same old “new year, new you” superficial goals usually floating around every January, you will appreciate these ideas for writing and blogging resolutions you’ll want to keep working on well into the new year. These realistic and do-able plans will keep you motivated to write and blog your way to next new year’s eve.

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Updating Your Homeschool Plans Mid-Year

Posted on 25 December 202010 April 2021 by Valerie

You may have varied reasons for needing {wanting} an overhaul. Is your basic routine no longer working? Has there been a major change in employment, family dynamics, or outside influences? Or do you simply feel something is missing or “off” in your curriculum? While some of these scenarios may present more challenges than others, ultimately moving forward with updating your homeschool plans mid-year will look very similar regardless of your initial motivation. 

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American History Resources for Your Secular Homeschool

Posted on 1 December 202028 March 2021 by Valerie

I share our own homeschool favorites not because I feel we have found the “best” options, but instead to spark ideas for fellow secular homeschoolers and to offer suggestions for kindred book lovers. With so many choices it can be difficult to narrow down selections, especially when starting out.

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Evaluating the Homeschool Year

Posted on 5 November 202027 March 2021 by Valerie

This post will share ideas you can use when evaluating the homeschool year for your own students. Along the way I will offer specific examples of what we like and dislike about our own homeschool progress over the past few months.

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Teaching Elementary Language Arts in Your Homeschool

Posted on 10 October 202013 April 2021 by Valerie

This post will focus on teaching elementary language arts in your homeschool, with an emphasis on getting younger students excited about reading and writing. I will share ideas that worked for us, as well as resources {books and workbooks} we have used from pre-K up to and including sixth grade.

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How To Love Blogging Again

Posted on 11 September 202027 March 2021 by Valerie

Have you ever been in a blogging rut? Or maybe you’re in one right now? Do you feel like you need to learn how to love blogging again? Most writers and bloggers have felt this way at one time or another. And almost all of them will tell you they are glad they pulled themselves out of it and persisted.

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You’re Not Alone If You Don’t Believe

Posted on 4 September 20204 April 2021 by Valerie

When you first let go of your faith you can feel very alone. You might believe nobody has gone through exactly what you have, that no one has felt the same overwhelming grief. {And, yes, it is still a grieving process even though you made a conscious decision to leave your faith willingly.}

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Greek Mythology Resources for Your Secular Homeschool

Posted on 25 August 202026 March 2021 by Valerie

Do you study mythology in your homeschool? How about Greek mythology specifically? While we enjoy and appreciate tales from various cultures, we find ourselves coming back to these Greek mythology resources, as they quickly became our favorite myths to study. 

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7 Questions To Ask Yourself Before You Start a Blog

Posted on 15 August 202026 March 2021 by Valerie

Thinking about making your writing public? Whether you write for readers and shares or financial gain, certain issues should be considered upfront. Following are seven questions you might want to ask yourself before you start a blog.

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Self-Care for Writers and Other Introverts

Posted on 7 August 202026 March 2021 by Valerie

Writers by nature tend to be introspective and spend lots of time by themselves. It sort of comes with the territory. Self-care for writers {and other introverts} needs to incorporate restful, low-key activities. We also sometimes require reminders to take care of our basic needs, because we’d rather be thinking than doing.

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Hello, friends. I’m Valerie, and I’m glad you’re here. I share posts about secular homeschooling, blogging as a way to connect, and life as a non-believer. When I’m not writing, I enjoy reading non-fiction, listening to podcasts, and taking too many pictures of my cat. 🙂

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