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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

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 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

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

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

Jennie

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

Elizabeth

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

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

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

The Busy Mom Launch Giveaway!

The Busy Mom Launch Giveaway!

Posted on May 24, 2013 by Heidi • 49 Comments

Hey Busy Moms! We are so excited to reveal this new blog and website! And what fun thing online is complete without an amazing giveaway? It’s amazing, because we have a new look around here! It’s amazing, because we have a new name! And it’s amazing, because we have really generous participants who have given amazing… Read More

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The Real Homeschool Story

The Real Homeschool Story

Posted on May 10, 2013 by Heidi • 7 Comments

If only I knew how this story was going to end…. Then I think I could do this, I agonized while snuggling into my husband one night. And it’s not even that I minded the hard work, the sacrifice, and the challenge of homeschooling so much. It’s more the thought of doing all this…for nothing…that… Read More

Filed Under: Friday's Friend, Homeschooling
For Better or Worse … but Never For Granted

For Better or Worse … but Never For Granted

Posted on May 7, 2013 by Heidi • 4 Comments

  Good morning, busy mom! We are now in Ludington, MI.  When we rolled into Indianapolis the day before, it was midnight. And we were crabby! It wasn’t pretty — but this is the “busy season” for our family, and God seems to give us just enough grace for each other every day.  Just enough.… Read More

Filed Under: Good Morning, Mom!, Marriage
Looking for Joy?

Looking for Joy?

Posted on May 2, 2013 by Heidi • 10 Comments

  Remember that old Johnny Lee  song “Looking For Love?”  It’s from a just-as-old movie called “Urban Cowboy” from what I’ve been told.  :) I don’t think I’ve heard that song in years but for some reason as I was loading the van to hit the road to Spartanburg this morning, it was playing in… Read More

Filed Under: Good Morning, Mom!, Real Life
Twenty Things I Wish I’d Known When I was Twenty

Twenty Things I Wish I’d Known When I was Twenty

Posted on April 30, 2013 by Heidi • 22 Comments

Good morning, busy moms!  Ready for another day? Our family hits the road again this morning, driving from Kansas City, MO to just outside of Knoxville, TN.  We’re heading to Spartanburg, SC for the Teach Them Diligently Convention. I can’t wait to get there!  I’m sitting here blogging … avoiding getting the kids up from their… Read More

Filed Under: Good Morning, Mom!, Homeschooling, Marriage, Parenting, Real Life
Are you on autopilot?

Are you on autopilot?

Posted on April 26, 2013 by Heidi • 8 Comments

Happy Friday, Busy Moms! I’ve had the pleasure of visiting with this Friday’s Friend, Stef Layton, at a conference recently, and she’s so much fun! Not to mention helpful, cheerful and knowledgeable. You’ll love what she has for us today! ~ It felt like the same day again. Every day had been painted a dull… Read More

Filed Under: Friday's Friend, Homeschooling, Real Life
40,000 Likes Giveaway!

40,000 Likes Giveaway!

Posted on April 24, 2013 by Heidi • 49 Comments

  I just have to say that I have some loyal, fun Facebook fans! You have grown my page to 40,000 likes! And I was taught that you thank people when they’re nice to you, so I’m going to do that today.  We ordered these super cute tote bags to sell at our vendor table this convention… Read More

Filed Under: Just for Fun