There is something special about summertime when you homeschool. The school year slows down, the schedules become a little more relaxed, and suddenly the days seem longer. We still learn during the summer in our home, but the learning looks different. Instead of textbooks and lesson plans, we spend more time in the garden, in … Read more
Life at our house is always full of surprises, little celebrations, and sometimes, bittersweet moments. This week has been a mix of all of that, reminding me how quickly life moves and how much we treasure the small joys—and even the quiet goodbyes. We recently said goodbye to our sweet 13-year-old cat. It’s hard to … Read more
There’s no rush in the morning to throw on a coat and race out the door. It’s 26 degrees outside and I can already feel the chill creeping through the windows. I reach for my robe and head straight for the coffee pot. While I wait for the coffee to finish, I toss a quick … Read more
Homeschooling is amazing, but it doesn’t have to happen at a desk. The world can be your child’s classroom. There are many ways to learn outside the home. Trips to the park, the library, or even the grocery store can all be part of hands-on homeschooling. Learning at the Park The park is more than … Read more
Choosing the Right Curriculum Homeschooling is amazing, but it has its challenges. When you decide to homeschool your child, it feels exciting. You imagine flexible schedules, lessons you create, and a space that fits your child perfectly. The reality is different. Many homeschool moms face trial and error. One of the biggest challenges is choosing … Read more
Working from home while homeschooling has been a blessing in many ways, but it definitely comes with its fair share of challenges. From the outside, it might look simple—being home all day, setting your own rhythm, and balancing work with family life. The truth is, while the flexibility is wonderful, it can also feel like … Read more
A day in our life looks a little different than it used to. Two of my daughters are grown now, each carving out their own path in the world, but they’ll always be my “B’s.” They pop in and out of our daily rhythm, sometimes with a quick text or a phone call, sometimes stopping … Read more
The name beesandmarie has always been close to my heart because it was inspired by my daughters. My first two girls both had names that began with the letter “B,” and years later, when my third daughter came along, her name included “Marie.” Putting their names together just felt right, and from that, beesandmarie was … Read more