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DIY Centerpiece for 4th of July

DIY Centerpiece for 4th of July

By Marty Walden · 19 Comments

With only a bit of wood and paint this rustic shabby chic DIY centerpiece for 4th of July or other patriotic occasions adds to a beautiful holiday table. As a homeschooling family of 22 years, we are only one year away from completing our journey educating our children at home. Hooray, yippee, and let’s throw a party! The finish line… Read More

Filed Under: Entertaining, holidays, Home Projects, Patriotic, Seasonal Projects, sponsored post, tablescapes Tagged With: 4th of July, crafts, DIY, Fourth of July, holidays, homeschooling, NOADS, Patriotic, seasonal, Sponsored Post

The Day I Flunked my Homeschool Kid

The Day I Flunked my Homeschool Kid

By Marty Walden · 25 Comments

  It was just one of “those” mornings. The type of day that had been happening over and over for several months in our homeschool life. I went to check schoolwork and either it wasn’t turned in, printed or couldn’t be found. One day I even had the tried and true excuse that the dog ate it and it was… Read More

Filed Under: 31 Days to a Beautiful Home, adoption, family, homeschooling Tagged With: adoption, homeschooling, Parenting, school

Organizing Home and Work with Sharpie Markers

Organizing Home and Work with Sharpie Markers

By Marty Walden · Leave a Comment

“This shop is part of a social shopper marketing insight campaign with Pollinate Media Group® and Sharpie, but all my opinions are my own. #pmedia  #StaplesBTS http://my-disclosur.es/OBsstV” Over the years as a homeschooling family we’ve collected a lot of stuff. Twenty years of homeschooling STUFF. Everything from school papers to projects to textbooks, reading books, manipulatives and games. We’ve had… Read More

Filed Under: family, homeschooling, Organization, sponsored post Tagged With: blogging, homeschooling, organization, Sharpie Markers

Homeschooling Children with RAD (Reactive Attachment Disorder)

Homeschooling Children with RAD (Reactive Attachment Disorder)

By Marty Walden · 16 Comments

A veteran adoptive and biological mom shares her story of homeschooling children with RAD (Reactive Attachment Disorder) with helpful tips included.   Trying to sum up 18 years of experience with homeschooling both biological and adopted children is a daunting task but here is my best advice for you mothers homeschooling children with Attachment Disorder. (You can read more about… Read More

Filed Under: education, faith, family, homeschooling, RAD, Reactive Attachment Disorder Tagged With: adoption, Faith, homeschool, homeschooling, motherhood, Reactive Attachment Disorder

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Marty Walden believes anyone can create an authentic home filled with simple, thrifty decor. When you join her community, you’ll gain the knowledge and confidence to create a treasured home and still live within your means! Read More…

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