Adorable Chaos was started in 2008 with the goal of supporting moms – homeschooling or not – in the trenches of parenting. Since I’m not one to stick to a plan, this site is full of variety. You’ll find everything from personal stories of life with three kids to homeschooling help. Hiding out on this […]
The Latest from the Blog
Doctor Aviation {Homeschool Curriculum Review}
Aviation isn’t exactly a passion for my kids at this stage, but I thought it would be a fun and interesting topic for them to explore. Sometimes, simply exposing them to new things sparks an interest that I never anticipated. Over the past six weeks, my high school aged daughter has been studying Aviation History […]
The Summer of A Homeschool Mom
I. Ah, summer. The most magical time of year when homeschool moms pretend to be sympathetic to the frequent complaints from school moms who can’t find enough wine to make being home with the kids tolerable. You have five more weeks with your kids? You don’t know what to do? You can do it, […]
Lightning Lit & Comp: World Lit I {High School Homeschool Review}
Studying literature and writing with my kids has always been one of my favorite parts of homeschooling. It’s an area I feel comfortable exploring, even on the high school level. I was delighted to have the opportunity to review Lightning Lit & Comp, World Lit I: Africa & Asia from Hewitt Homeschooling. It is […]
Glass Sculpture at New York Botanical Garden {Photo Friday}
We spent a steamy day last week wandering through the art installations and smelling the roses at the New York Botanical Garden. For the next few months, you can see the Chiluly glass art installations in person, paired with poetry created by NYC students. The poetry was as amazing as the sculpture! The photos below […]
Homeschooling Life
Spring Morning Sparkle
It seems like clouds and cold air have been hanging around Connecticut lately, with no signs of spring in sight. I didn’t realize that it was starting to get to me until this morning. When the sun finally came out, I remembered how much I’ve missed it. My oldest daughter and I took a early morning ride […]
Bessie’s Pillow {Book Review}
Over the past weeks, we’ve been reading Bessie’s Pillow A Young Immigrant’s Journey published by Strong Learning, Inc during. The book was written by Linda Bress Silbert, and is based on the true story of her grandmother, Bessie Driezen. The story follows the journey of Bessie, who left Lithuania for the U.S. in 1906, by herself, at the age […]
Remembering How I Became A New Englander
It’s been 15 years now, since I left New York behind, quietly slipped over the state line and became a Connecticut resident. It was something I said I would never do, back when I was 21 and knew everything. When we moved, I didn’t think it would be forever. In fact, I still don’t see […]
Parenting
Bittersweet, Defined
Looking at this photo, I can’t help but smile and feel a little pain in my gut. I heard from my youngest daughter today that there is a character in the My Little Pony series named “Bittersweet.” She told me that she will be super nice, then mean a second later. She was wondering if that […]
Adorable Chaos Cleans Up {Flashback Friday}
{Note: This post was originally published 7 years ago. } Giving kids clothes and food is one thing but it’s much more important to teach them that other people besides themselves are important, and that the best thing they can do with their lives is to use them in the service of other people. -Dolores Huerta The […]
Telling Kids the Truth About Cookie Dough and Important Things
This post is a flashback from the archives. It was originally published 6 years ago, when my kids were 4, 7, and 11. Our daily lives have changed significantly since those days, but I still maintain that establishing an honest, trusting relationship with your kids when they’re young will lead to a more peaceful experience of the teen years. Also, skip the Santa […]
Homeschooling High School
7 Colleges for Homeschooled, Unschooled and Self-Directed Learners
I began researching colleges last year, when my daughter began her Freshman year of homeschooling high school. Does that sound a bit early? I feel that the more I know about college requirements for homeschooled students, the more effectively I can prepare my daughter for the admissions process. I think as a homeschool parent, it’s essential to know all the options available. […]
9 {More} Colleges for Homeschooled, Unschooled and Self-Directed Learners
Due to the overwhelming response to my last post 7 Colleges for Homeschooled, Unschooled and Self-Directed Learners, I have decided that a series of follow-up posts are needed to cover this topic accurately! My next list covers a wider geographic area and isn’t limited to the North East (though it still isn’t balanced). Many schools […]
How to Earn Dual Credit for High School and College
Disclosure: I received course materials for free in exchange for a candid and honest review of this high school home school curriculum. All opinions are my own. Homeschooling through the high school years can feel like a daunting task. For the past year, I’ve been exploring the different ways for my daughter (14) to complete […]
High School Homeschool Lessons with Uzinggo
There is one aspect of homeschooling high school that has worried me for quite some time. How do I teach higher level math and science? I am all for learning along side my girls, but algebra? Chemistry? Can you hear my whining voice? Do I have to relearn geometry? The answer is no! Homeschooling parents […]
