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“Character before curriculum” is my new motto and I think I have a pretty fantastic little boy because of it!

Elizabeth

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

I read your posts every day and look forward to them every day. 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

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

Oh my gosh. It’s great just knowing that I’m not alone in the busy homeschool mom world!! There are others who go through what I do or feel how I feel and I (and my kids) will survive!! (lol) Heidi, you encourage me every day just by being real. You encourage me to love my kiddos and hubby more. I so appreciate all your wisdom! God bless you!!!

Sarah

I just love that your wisdom and encouragement is genuine and rooted in the Word.

Jennie

Your blog reminds me that I’m not just a mom who homeschools, but that by investing in my children and shepherding their hearts I am directly impacting eternity. What a high calling it is to be a mother!

Danielle

The Busy Mom is my number one reminder that God comes first, and then my husband comes before EVERYTHING else. When I found TBM, I was thrilled to see that putting my husband before kids was the RIGHT thing to do. What a joy to celebrate being “That Girl!” My husband thanks you for helping me get my priorities in order!

Tracye

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

Trusting God When Life Is Hard

Trusting God When Life Is Hard

Posted on January 29, 2015 by Wendy Hilton • 21 Comments

Do you ever allow yourself to get carried away with worry? I sure do! It can be overwhelming trying to homeschool 3 children (one of whom is severely autistic and another who has Asperger’s), keep the house clean, get the laundry done, feed everyone, be a loving wife, take care of church obligations, and work… Read More

Filed Under: Encouragement, Faith, Special Needs
10 Favorite Winter Picture Books and Ideas for Enjoying Them

10 Favorite Winter Picture Books and Ideas for Enjoying Them

Posted on January 26, 2015 by Candace Crabtree • 6 Comments

  I love studying winter and all things SNOW with my children! There are so many fun ideas and fabulous books floating around out there. I wanted to share a few of my favorites here with you! Favorite Winter Picture Books The Snowy Day by Ezra Jack Keats Snowflake Bentley by Jacqueline Briggs Martin When… Read More

Filed Under: For All Ages, Homeschooling
Easy Allergy Free Banana Muffins

Easy Allergy Free Banana Muffins

Posted on January 20, 2015 by Melissa • 2 Comments

I’m not an overachiever when it come to gluten free baking.  If I see a list of more than two flours or anything I can’t easily get my hands on, I won’t even look any further at the recipe.  As often as possible, I want to use only brown rice flour and some starch, though… Read More

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Live Near Ontario, CA? Join me at the MomHeart Conference Feb 6-7!

Posted on January 19, 2015 by Heidi • 0 Comments

I am crazy happy to be speaking alongside a dear friend and mentor  - Sally Clarkson, at her annual MomHeart Conference this year. Sally’s conference marks the first in my speaking schedule for 2015 – I hope to see you as I travel and speak this spring and summer!  You can see my full schedule… Read More

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I Have Spit-up in My Shoes—and Other Truths About Motherhood

I Have Spit-up in My Shoes—and Other Truths About Motherhood

Posted on January 17, 2015 by Heidi • 2 Comments

There was a time in my life when I thought I had motherhood “figured out.” I think I was in my early twenties. I’m almost sure I had one compliant child as I confidently eyed the course before me. I was about to high-five myself when the smoke alarm went off in the kitchen. I… Read More

Filed Under: Encouragement, Parenting, Real Life
Six Questions to Get Your Teen Talking

Six Questions to Get Your Teen Talking

Posted on January 15, 2015 by Durenda Wilson • 0 Comments

If you have teenagers or have raised them, you know that it can be a very eye opening season of life. We have raised three teens and currently have 3 (almost 4) in the house right now, so needless to say, we have learned a lot AND we keep learning because each one is different.… Read More

Filed Under: Parenting, Teens
Come Away – An Invitation

Come Away – An Invitation

Posted on January 10, 2015 by Heidi • 1 Comment

Twenty years ago, I attended a small women’s retreat at a campground in Oregon. I had a three-year old and was pregnant with our second child. I didn’t want to go. I’m a creature-comfort girl. I like my own bed and my little routine. I like sleeping with my man and reading books in bed… Read More

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