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November 5, 2015 by Amy

7 Colleges for Homeschooled, Unschooled and Self-Directed Learners

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. […]

October 31, 2015 by Amy

So, Can You Get Me a Cadaver?

So, Can You Get Me a Cadaver?

Like most parents, I love to hear my kids think big. I do whatever I can to help them reach their goals. But sometimes, I can’t make their dreams a reality. In the past week, my daughter has asked for a few things. She’d like to learn to fight like Michonne. Yeah, me too. This has […]

July 19, 2015 by Amy

Little High, Little Low {The Trials of a Sugar Addict}

Little High, Little Low {The Trials of a Sugar Addict}

The following post is a flashback, written shortly after I was diagnosed with Lyme and put on a restricted diet. Years later,  I’m still on it. I’m still dealing with Lyme. A true addict, I’m still craving the sweet stuff. A few things are essential to my happy survival. They are faith, hope, love and until […]

January 26, 2015 by Amy

Zen and the Art of Shoveling Snow

Zen and the Art of Shoveling Snow

Here where hell has frozen over in New England, we’re accustomed to long snowy winters. We have a plan to deal with all the snow that falls. We have our ways of staying warm and (slightly)cheery through the dark winter months, like chili, warm fires and Irish coffee (or so I hear). New England even […]

November 14, 2014 by Amy

Fresh Eyes on Autumn

Fresh Eyes on Autumn

I saw the world with fresh eyes this morning. Everywhere my gaze landed glistened with a sprinkle of snow, the first of the season. Instead of dreading winter and complaining (as I typically do), I enjoyed it a little. I enjoyed it because all day long, as we drove her sisters from place to place, […]

October 5, 2014 by Amy

Blurred Around the Edges

Blurred Around the Edges

I’d love to paint you a clear picture of where I’ve been or what we’ve been doing these past couple of months.  Can I simply say it’s complicated? Maybe we’ve been busy? We’ve been doing the things we always do, but for the past few months, I’ve been without words.  It’s a rare and strange […]

July 1, 2014 by Amy

My Tween Needs Yoga {and so do I}

My Tween Needs Yoga {and so do I}

It’s 4:30 on a beautiful summer afternoon. My 10 year-old just had a mini-melt down. She couldn’t find the DVD she desperately wanted. You’ve been there, right? They get something in their mind and they must see it RIGHT NOW?  Well, she wasn’t looking for Frozen (thank God, I might hurt someone). She was searching […]

June 1, 2014 by Amy

Discussing Body Image and Marilyn, On Her Birthday

Discussing Body Image and Marilyn, On Her Birthday

If I told you that I’ve spent a great deal of time thinking about how my daughters feel when they look in the mirror, it would be an understatement. If I told you that I can now, at 42, look in the mirror and see beauty looking back at me, it would be a lie. […]

May 7, 2014 by Amy

Learning to Shine

Learning to Shine

I know, I know. You’re sick of me writing about my kids performing. You’re tired of watching me grapple with the  stage-mother within. Still, I have two things to say. 1. This is the face of victory.  The director wanted her to own the stage as the Queen of Hearts in Alice: A New Musical.  […]

April 11, 2014 by Amy

Following Your Child’s Lead is Essential to Their Happiness {and yours}

Following Your Child’s Lead is Essential to Their Happiness {and yours}

It trips parents up. Often. We assume that we know what will make our kids happy – and they don’t.  Occasionally, when introducing something new, we’re right. Last week, I took the girls to a local trampoline park knowing they would all love it. My youngest sat for 45 minutes insisting she wanted nothing  to […]

February 15, 2014 by Amy

Seeing Wicked in a Blizzard

Seeing Wicked in a Blizzard

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 bragging about your sunshine! In case you didn’t get buried in it, a huge storm hit the New York area late Wednesday night and stretched through Friday morning. As fate would […]

January 28, 2014 by Amy

Smiling Yoga {with Cats}

Smiling Yoga {with Cats}

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 astounding. I swear, I’m not exaggerating one little bit. I’ll get to that in a minute… Daily yoga was not a New Year’s Resolution. It started […]

November 22, 2013 by Amy

Fashion, Cats and Lyme – The Week in Chaos

Fashion, Cats and Lyme – The Week in Chaos

Let me start by saying…I feel like my mind trapped in a thick fog.  This makes writing in complete sentences a challenge.  I spend a fair amount of my time trying to determine if I’m suffering from a Lyme relapse or if I’m, you know, just getting old. Then I forget from day to day […]

November 4, 2013 by Amy

Put Down the Phone and Listen

What are your children trying to tell you? While I was drinking coffee and tuning out all the noise around me by escaping into my iPhone, I came across a video. Now I have to get up on my soapbox (placed squarely in front of my mirror) and rant a little. First, watch the video: […]

October 25, 2013 by Amy

Building Communication and Team Work Skills in Minecraft

Building Communication and Team Work Skills in Minecraft

My kids love to share what they have created on Minecraft. They love to talk about what they are working on, get their sister’s opinion, and help each other with new and challenging projects. To wrap up my 10 Days of Learning with Minecraft Series, I’d like to talk about the social and collaborative learning […]

October 24, 2013 by Amy

Building with Redstone: Minecraft Engineering

Building with Redstone: Minecraft Engineering

Building with redstone is an advanced concept in Minecraft. After mining redstone underground, the dust can be used to create wires that carry power. This enables players to build a wide range of machines and powered structures, from gates and trap doors to elevators and pressure plates. Building and designing machines requires a solid understanding […]

October 23, 2013 by Amy

The Wonders of the World – A Minecraft Study

This is day 8 of my homeschooling with Minecraft series.   To catch up on previous topics including math, reading, science and  even Shakespeare, see 10 Days of Learning with Minecraft. Have you explored the Wonders of the World with your child yet? This is a fun way to  bring a little history and architecture to […]

October 21, 2013 by Amy

Exploring Science with Minecraft

Exploring Science with Minecraft

Physics, geology and engineering.  Earth science and agriculture.  The list of science topics that can be explored using Minecraft is long and filled with possibilities. In this post you’ll find a  ideas and resources to help you get started. Follow your child’s interest whenever possible and let them run with it! Provide opportunities for them […]

October 18, 2013 by Amy

Learning Shakespeare with Minecraft?

Learning Shakespeare with Minecraft?

I know what you’re thinking. “She’s really lost it now. How can kids learn about Shakespeare while playing Minecraft?” I haven’t lost it. At least I hope not! In case you are new here, I’m raising a few actresses at our house. We’re currently learning about Shakespeare for a possible upcoming performance. Why not extend […]

October 17, 2013 by Amy

Resources for Teaching Math with Minecraft

Resources for Teaching Math with Minecraft

Don’t tell my kids, but Minecraft is a mathematical game. If you have any doubts, a quick glance will confirm this.  The game can help develop or deepen a child’s spacial awareness and skills. Building and creating with Minecraft requires a solid grasp of symmetry. The game is educational for these reasons alone, but you […]

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Little High, Little Low {The Trials of a Sugar Addict}

Little High, Little Low {The Trials of a Sugar Addict}

The following post is a flashback, written shortly after I was diagnosed with Lyme and put on a restricted diet. Years later,  I’m still on it. I’m still dealing with Lyme. A true addict, I’m still craving the sweet stuff. A few things are essential to my happy survival. They are faith, hope, love and until […]

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16 Hours in Lake Placid

16 Hours in Lake Placid

This is the story of  a wedding, a road trip and finding direction. We set out at the crack of dawn to drive north on a damp icky September morning. It was actually 9:30, but it felt earlier because it was Saturday. We were on our way to a wedding, in Lake Placid. ON Lake […]

Life Learning

7 Colleges for Homeschooled, Unschooled and Self-Directed Learners

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. […]

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Aboriginal Art with Sharpies

Aboriginal Art with Sharpies

My girls have been fascinated by Australia lately – the wildlife, the landscape and (of course) the mythical mermaids. This interest has launched us into a study of the land down under, including the history and art of the Aborigines. I wanted to add a hands-on art project to our study. My friend Cyndi, at […]

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