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Husband Support in Homeschooling

By Shannen Espelien Leave a Comment

I’ve begun to notice that husband support in homeschooling is somewhat of a luxury. I suppose it was a little ignorant of me to think most people had a strong support system in their immediate family for their decision to homeschool, but time and experience has removed much of my ignorance. Alhamdulilah, my husband was […]

Filed Under: Homeschool Tagged With: Family, homeschool, Life, support

Managing it All in the Third Trimester

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This is my easiest pregnancy so far, alhamdulilah, and I’m seriously looking forward to the luxury of rolling over and sitting up out of bed. The one thing that has been consistent in all my pregnancies is the fatigue, which I’m very grateful that is the worst thing I’ve experienced throughout all three. When I […]

Filed Under: Homeschool, Mama's Corner Tagged With: home management, homeschool, Life, motherhood, pregnancy

Homeschooling with an Ex in the Picture

By Shannen Espelien 7 Comments

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If you’ve read my blog for a little while, or been on my Facebook page, you may have picked up that Hubby is Care Bear’s step dad. Homeschooling with nay sayers is hard, and I would argue that when those nay sayers are your ex and/or their family, it adds a level of difficulty. Add […]

Filed Under: Homeschool Tagged With: Family, homeschooling, Life, season of life

You Know You Live With A Toddler If…

By Shannen Espelien 1 Comment

Life with a toddler can be stressful, for sure. So often though, it is absolutely hilarious, or just so crazy you have to laugh your way through it. So, let’s share! You know you live with a toddler if… Hunting for used diapers becomes a regular activity Finding two matching toddler socks is a luxury, but […]

Filed Under: Homeschool Tagged With: Family, home, Life, lifestyle, motherhood, preschool, season of life, toddler

Hijab, Travelling, and Lessons for a Teen

By Shannen Espelien Leave a Comment

Let me first put this out there: I wear hijab (the traditional Muslim headscarf plus loose, modest clothing) and I believe there is great benefit to it in this life, and the Hereafter. I don’t think it is the end-all of whether someone is a good Muslim. I do encourage Muslim women to wear it, […]

Filed Under: Homeschool, Islam Tagged With: hijab, islam, Life, religion, teen

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