"I read your post everyday and look forward to them everyday. They are so uplifting, especially to someone who is about to pull their 3rd grader out of public school and start the wonderful adventure of homeschooling. I can only imagine how much I will benefit once he is at home being taught by me." - Wendy
"I recommend “The Busy Homeschool Mom” because it’s my number one reminder that God comes first and then my husband comes before EVERYTHING else. As homeschool moms, our families and marriages can fall apart when we get it out of order. When I first found TBHM, I was thrilled to see that putting my husband before kids was the RIGHT thing to do. Such a marriage changer! What a joy to celebrate being “That Girl” and sharing with other mom friends that they are also “THAT girl”. My husband definitely says thank you for helping me get my priorities in order!" - Tracye
"Your blog reminds me that I’m not just a mom who homeschools but that by investing in my children and sheparding their hearts I am directly impacting eternity. What a high calling it is to be a mother!" - Danielle
"I just LOVE that your wisdom and encouragement is GENUINE and rooted in the Word." - Jennie
"Your blog is like a hug, a bit of camaraderie, somewhere I can check in and see that I’m really doing all right and I’m not alone out here." - Katie
"As someone who started out as a secular homeschooler, finding your blog was a turning point for me. I have felt supported by this online community as my reasons for continuing to homeschool have changed and are more to do with God and less to do with the SAT’s each day. I tell others about your blog in hopes they will be inspired as well." - Elizabeth
"Character before Curriculum is my new motto and I think I have a pretty fantastic little boy because of it!" - Elizabeth
"I am a new homeschool mom and was ready to give up when I stumbled across your site. I read your site and cried and cried. I realized I wasn’t alone and that I could do this – your site encourages me." - Andrea
"Oh my gosh it’s great just knowing that I’m not alone in the busy homeschool mom world!! There are others who go thru what I do or feel how I feel and I (and my kids) will survive!! Haha Heidi, you encourage me everyday just by being real! You encourage me to love my kiddos and hubby more! I so appreciate all your wisdom! God bless you!!!" - Sarah
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This reminds me so much of my mom! She has frequently surprised me with little splurges that I never realized she knew I wanted. It taught me to really KNOW my loved ones and learn their love language and needs!!
I love that, Briggs!
I have two little guys and won’t start our official “homeschooling” until the fall, but after finding your blog I realized that right now I am homeschooling my boys at 4 and 20 months because they learn more from my husband and I than just book stuff…they learn from us how to have relationship with Jesus and others around them, they learn how to love and give and care for others from us as well as so many other things! Your words and obedience have helped me to to listen closer to the calling of the Lord on my life and to take each day and make it special! Thank you for being obedient to the Lord and for doing what you do!
Hi Heather, I love that you’re planning now for their teen years. It’s a wonderful journey.