Adorable Chaos

The Winter Blues {Photo Friday}

March 7, 2014 1 Comment

It just won't melt. The snow, the ice, the gloom continues to sit still and hang on, while we are desperate to move on. This photo was taken at Ram Pasture in Newtown, CT last week. We had a freakishly warm day and the air was thick and misty. This photo was not taken in black and white, and not edited (except for size). … [Continue reading]

Unit Study Ideas: Exploring a Career in Medicine

March 7, 2014 Leave a Comment

One of our favorite ways to learn about a new topic in depth (without pressure, worksheets or textbooks) is to read a biography and study the life of a single person who has made a difference in the world. We've studied Nelson Mandela and Jane Goodall this in this manner. You can see how here. If you have a student who is interested in a medical career, learning about Ben Carson's life and career is a terrific and inspiring place to start. Read the book Gifted Hands, The Ben Carson Story Watch the TV Movie of the same title, starring Cuba Gooding Jr. as Dr. Carson Read his story (in short) at Biography. Take the kids to hear him … [Continue reading]

Yes, I Miss Summer. And Babies.

February 18, 2014 4 Comments

It snowed again today. It was a mere 5 inches (I'm guessing). The first 3 or 4 storms of the season are charming. We stay inside, build a fire and … [Continue reading]

Seeing Wicked in a Blizzard

February 15, 2014 3 Comments

If you live anywhere in the U.S., you can probably relate to the headache (and backache) caused by recent weather events. SoCal friends: stop … [Continue reading]

How to Make a Homeschool Convention a Memorable {and educational} Road Trip

February 7, 2014 Leave a Comment

In certain parts of the country, homeschool conventions are pretty common. If you miss one, maybe you can find another one easily within the same … [Continue reading]

Smiling Yoga {with Cats}

January 28, 2014 1 Comment

It's been 29 days since we began practicing yoga daily at our house. The girls love it. The cats do too. For me, it has been nothing short of … [Continue reading]

7 Tips for Using a Convention to Refocus your Homeschool

January 17, 2014 2 Comments

There comes a time in a homeschool mom's life when she needs to take a step back from the daily routine and evaluate whether or not her plans are … [Continue reading]

Top 50 Homeschooling Blogs Nomination

January 16, 2014 1 Comment

Voiceboks.com, a parenting website with the subtitle “The Voice of Parenthood,” recently nominated Adorable Chaos in their Top 50 Homeschooling Blogs … [Continue reading]

From Overwhelmed to Grateful

January 2, 2014 5 Comments

Note: This was written in the midst of the Christmas rush and forgotten about until 10 minutes ago. Although the holiday craziness is finally over, … [Continue reading]

The Best of Adorable Chaos 2013

December 29, 2013 2 Comments

Looking back, 2013 has been a difficult year for us in many ways. The year began with the deepest sadness (and often fear) following the tragedy in … [Continue reading]

Last Minute Gift Ideas for Homeschooling Moms

December 17, 2013 Leave a Comment

My nephew and my mother had the following conversation the other day: Nephew (6): Why don't you have the new Skylander's game for your Wii … [Continue reading]

First Snow – Wordless Wednesday

December 11, 2013 3 Comments

The first fall of snow is not only an event, it is a magical event. You go to bed in one kind of a world and wake up in another quite different, and … [Continue reading]

High School Homeschool Lessons with Uzinggo

December 9, 2013 4 Comments

$Uzinggo Math and Science Review$

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 … [Continue reading]