Our Week – October 9th – A Season of Reflection

Oct 15, 2022 | Homeschool

Lots of Time for Reflection now that all our kiddos are in high school and college. Here is sweet Miko in our early days of freedom to do what we wished with our days and time. Bravewriter Book Reveal Preparations for 2022-23 Read Aloud! I put clues on back of wrapped...

The Effects of Traveling from a Young Age

Oct 31, 2019 | Homeschool, travel

The Effects of Traveling from a Young Age – as told by the voice of Rockonliving’s eldest daughter, Kayah (age 16) for her English 101 Class. Our family trip to Stonehenge, England            ...

Rockonliving Damn Delicious Meal Planning

Sep 6, 2019 | Health & Nutrition, Homeschool

When we began homeschooling, one key element to our day that wasn’t even a blip on my radar and I totally underestimated was being the cafeteria lady. While this subgroup of humans (homeschoolers) poses a unique challenge to meal planning, this topic is relevant...

BHAG’S & Teens – Ten reasons you should say “YES!”

Aug 8, 2018 | Homeschool

BHAG’s – ever heard of that acronym before? If not, let me share. Backstory: BHAG is a term I was introduced to by my homeschool-mentor-guru, Julie Bogart. I believe it originally was coined in the business world, but it stands for Big Hairy Audacious...

The Jump

Jun 20, 2018 | family, Homeschool

Hey Friends! Happy summer! Although my blog doesn’t reflect it, I have been diligently writing. I have almost completed the revision, additions and changes to my first book – well, book may be a stretch…how about a collection of thoughts? The book is...

The Ultimate Goal of Childhood: Finding their Voice

Aug 19, 2016 | Homeschool, Uncategorized

I believe we all just want to be seen – heard. In a world full of business, achievement, confusion, social media, disconnect, technology and fear we can feel so insignificant and maybe frustrated that our true selves are not being heard… Our voices...