Category Archives: ISM

Trivium Tuesdays

Posted on April 17, 2012 by Kristen

Looking for some classical homeschooling resources?  Be sure to check out LivingAndLearningAtHome every Tuesday for Trivium Tuesdays.  I was pleasantly surprised to see my Song School Latin post featured there today.  Thanks Amy! ***Also, be sure to check out my Curriculum tab  from the menu bar. … Continue reading →

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To Boldly Go . . .

Posted on March 22, 2012 by Kristen

I wanted to take a moment and thank all my readers for being patient with me while we undergo some changes here on my blog. I appreciate all the emails and feedback I’ve received.  You’ve helped make this transition easier. … Continue reading →

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Happy Pi Day

Posted on March 14, 2012 by fumumogi

Happy Pi Day my mathematically savvy friends!   So, show of hands for who has pie planned for dessert tonight?  Or some other cute tie-in perhaps?  {Waving my hand enthusiastically!}     *Also, if my crafty, crocheting sister is reading this … Continue reading →

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A Flare of Stellar Stuff

Posted on March 8, 2012 by fumumogi

While clearing out images on my cell phone I came across a picture of Howard’s most recent exhibit currently on display at our local museum.  I thought it would be fitting to post today seeing that the Sun has been … Continue reading →

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Under Construction

Posted on March 4, 2012 by fumumogi

I’m expanding my little home here on the information superhighway. Have you noticed the recent changes on my website?  They’re previews of some of the fun things I have planned for Teaching Stars.  I’m busy working “behind the scenes” on … Continue reading →

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An Unabashed Plea

Posted on March 2, 2012 by fumumogi

A few months ago I was nominated for the Circle Of Mom’s Top 25 home educating blogs, and aside from the benefit of reaching out to new readers, through the nomination process I was able to network with amazing homeschooling families … Continue reading →

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When Mother Reads Aloud

Posted on February 4, 2012 by fumumogi

I just came across this poem on Amy’s blog at Hope is the Word and immediately wanted to share it.  I tried looking it up to see if I could find it’s author or any more information on it but the only mention of it … Continue reading →

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Seven Lies About Homeschoolers

Posted on January 18, 2012 by fumumogi

In lieu of a written post, I wanted to share this video and give a shout-out to all those awesome pajama-clad homeschoolers out there. Edited to add:  I’m glad to hear that I’m not the only one who wouldn’t be … Continue reading →

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Monkey See, Monkey Do

Posted on December 15, 2011 by fumumogi

It’s been a long day.  It started out normally enough: breakfast, schoolwork, lunch, then out to run a couple of errands.  It was while out that my girls started acting like a bunch of wild monkeys.  It was like a … Continue reading →

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…and the stockings were hung.

Posted on December 14, 2011 by fumumogi

Growing up, my siblings and I were lucky enough to have personalized knit stockings that a family friend made for us.  Those stockings stand out in my mind as the symbol for the excitement of our family Christmases.  What better … Continue reading →

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