by Shyloh Dilley | Jan 23, 2020 | Just Starting, Organization
Now that the holidays are over, I start to get back into our routine. We took a good two weeks off for Christmas and I’m glad I did. I was woefully unprepared for the holidays this year! It felt like I was rushing to get everything done in a timely fashion, and it did...
by Shyloh Dilley | Jan 15, 2020 | Health and Nutrition, Herbs
This post contains affiliate links. This means that at no additional cost to you if you decide to purchase something that I use, love, and recommend, I will receive a small commission. I love fall and winter. LOVE. IT. What I don’t love is that the change in weather...
by Shyloh Dilley | Dec 30, 2019 | Health and Nutrition, Kid Friendly Recipes
When I had my first child, I did not start her on solids until she was 10 months old and then it was raw fruits and veggies. I remember she was close to two years old before she had her first fry because we were out of town and she was screaming in the car. I was very...
by Shyloh Dilley | Dec 13, 2019 | Language Arts
When I started kindergarten, my mom told me that I walked out because “I want to learn to read and all they are having us do is color pictures!” When I was in first grade I remember my teacher sitting in front of the classroom, leaning against her desk with her feet...
by Shyloh Dilley | Nov 12, 2019 | Motivation
I was talking with my husband one night about some of the reactions I get when I tell people that I homeschool. It’s always the same reactions with a few twists every now and again. On this night I was particularly vexed by someone when my husband decided to...
I am a second-generation homeschooler raising 5 kids. I'm still in the elementary years, but I also bring you wisdom from my mom, Betty, who raised and homeschooled 14 kids of her own. If you need a tribe to connect with, you've found it!