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Seven Quick Takes on Iced Tea, Books Finished, Sugar Free Whipped Cream, and MORE!

:: 1 :: Is it hot enough for you yet? We’re triple digits right now, and the future looks pretty much the same. We’ve got an outdoor even on Wednesday, and right now the forecast for that day says 109! Good thing our bodies seem to be acclimating! Obviously this means that it’s officially ice tea season. For some of us, I know that starts in about March, but I didn’t get my iced tea pot out until last week because Continue Reading…
June 24, 2016
Home Education, Other Thoughts
The Importance of Independent Children (A Low-Energy Moms Post)

I am of the school of thought that it is important for children to be independent regardless of the mother’s energy status. However, comma, I have seen the benefits of fostering independence on my bad days — so much so that I’ve decided that while normal- and high-energy moms might be able to get away with doing everything (or most things) for their children, the low-energy mom is missing a big key to success if she skips this element of Continue Reading…
June 16, 2016
Other Thoughts
Seven Quick Takes on New Podcast Episode, Bathroom Organization, French Winners, and MORE!

:: 1 :: Today, we published Episode 1 of The Scholé Sisters Podcast! It’s called Preventing Burnout Through Levity, a concept Mystie first gleaned from Chesterton. At least, I think it was Chesterton that started it all. Last week’s episode was merely introductory — this one is the Real Thing. :: 2 :: If you missed it, I released the first complete volume of Newbie Tuesday on Wednesday. On Tuesday, there was also supposed to be a new issue Continue Reading…
February 5, 2016
Other Thoughts
Seven Quick Takes on Coupon Codes Galore, Labeling Stuff, a New Podcast, and MORE!

:: 1 :: I’ve got a few deals and steals to share, so let’s start with that: Want to take Jennifer Dow’s amazing 5 Elements of Classical Homeschooling course? Let’s hear it for 25% off!! It’s good from now until February 21, 2016! Use the code afterthoughts25 at checkout. You know how I love Grammar of Poetry and Visual Latin from Compass Classroom? Well, they’re trying out a new pricing model, and you might find that it really works for you. Continue Reading…
January 22, 2016