We're going to jump right into part two of Janet Berry's awesome post, full of tips for saving on homeschooling. I know that lots of you checked out the post last week. Please comment with your own tips this week! I love getting new ideas for homeschooling!For Jan's bio, please check last week's … [Read more...]
The Honest Homeschooler–Janet Berry on Homeschooling for (Almost) Free
My guest blogger, Janet Berry, is like so many of you multi-tasking Renaissance women: she homeschools, homesteads, writes, blogs, cans...she even makes her own cough drops--check them out here! http://thenerdyfarmwife.com/honey-lemon-sore-throat-candy-drops/.Janet actually did a post in my early … [Read more...]
Guest Posting on Jennifer Major’s Blog!
Just wanted to link you up with my guest post on the topic of My Greatest Adventure on my friend Jennifer Major's blog: http://www.talesfromtheredhead.blogspot.com/2012/11/heather-day-gilbert-guest-post.html. I'm thrilled she asked me to post, and hope you enjoy the glimpse into my life.So glad … [Read more...]
NaNoWriMo–Is it worth it?
Just wanted to share some of my NaNo experience from waaay back in January, 2009.My friend, Sara Harvey, challenged another friend (Janet Berry--her NaNo post is here: http://heatherdaygilbert.blogspot.com/2011/09/googling-handguns-for-greater-good-by.html) and me to join her in writing a book in a … [Read more...]
Faith and Family Friday–Don’t be an Outlaw to your In-Laws
The Waltons--In-Laws at their FinestGood in-law relations aren't something you see portrayed in movies, TV, or books very often. Generally, you see the exact opposite. Yet it's a topic that's heavy on my heart, and a recurring theme in all my (still unpublished!) books.I realize that not everyone is … [Read more...]
The Honest Homeschooler–School? At Home?
Becky Doughty, my writer friend extraordinaire, worked up this awesome pictorial blogpost about her typical homeschooling day. This is Becky's fourth year using the homeschool curriculum k12. You can find out more here: http://www.k12.com.Here we go! I know you're going to enjoy this post as much as … [Read more...]