Homeschooling A Houseful

House of Order Tip #2 Setting up cleaning areas. I like this idea of Areas for a few reasons *It's easier for me to remember, SIMPLIFY! *It's something that my children can feel they are steward over and are responsible for. When I say areas, it's not always a room, sometimes it's a hallway, or a shoe shelf or coat closet. Any place in your home that needs constant tidying up and maintenance can be considered an area. My oldest son is now apprenticing with his Dad, to start a business together. So he is no longer here on a daily basis, and is off working. However everyone in our house helps to maintain it, and just because Dad and Noble are gone working all day, does not mean they don't  have responsibilities around the house. They do all the "manly" work. Check, change oil in vehicles, keep the cars clean, heavy lifting and things I don't want to deal with alone, or don't know how to fix!!! Along with that Noble is in charge of all outdoo...

Please watch this video, and if you can please help!! If this video doesn't work here's a link to her  GO FUND ME fundraiser As I watched this movie, my heart ached inside. Such a sweet little spirit, fighting so hard. Please from one Mama to another, please support this family. As I watched this video and read the comments, I thought this is similar to homeschool. It seems in this world, so many things that seem different, are looked down on. However these parents are fighting with all they have to do what they feel the Lord has asked of them for their little angel.  I don't want to get into a debate on their choice, as I haven't researched if very far. All I know is this is their little one, the one they were entrusted to guard and care for, and they have done the research. The have done extensive research, and most importantly they have asked for guidance. Please support this family, in doing what they know is best for their little Rachel...

  Years ago, that's crazy I can say that, years ago!! But yes, YEARS AGO I initiated the idea of warm fuzzies. The idea came from this talk.....   I just love this idea of positive reinforcement of service. Basically anytime I see anyone doing anything positive, serving others, and being selfless, they get a warm fuzzy. As you can see from the jar at the top of the post, the fuzzies are pom pom's. I happened to find some that are extra fluffy!! We begin with an empty jar, an empty love bank, by seeing these acts of service, we are rewarding them with a fuzzy. Along with positive affirmation, and loving words. Then once the jar is full (in our case once all the fuzzies are out of the bag and into the jar) Then we will do something positive and fun with our family!!!   Depending on our situation this can be something simple, like a family hike and picnic or ice cream and the park. To something more extravagant, like a trip to the zoo, or a museum, or ...