Great Article from Mary Hood!

Hello, all! I just found this great article by Mary Hood. It appears on her website, "Archers for the Lord."  If you haven't heard of Mary Hood, she's a homeschooling mom and author, who advocates "relaxed homeschooling."  This isn't unschooling, but the idea of using what you have and really deciding what your children need, rather than trying to fit into a curriculum "box."  Anyway, the article is called "How to Turn Being Broke Into a Unit Study."  I saw the title, and had to read it, and I'm glad I did!  It is a really great perspective on homeschooling under difficult financial circumstances.  Enjoy!
- Robin

How to Turn Being Broke into a Unit Study

or Depressions Don’t Need to be Depressing!

by Mary Hood, Ph.D.

"Since the economy has been in freefall, I've received a lot of letters from homeschoolers who doubt their ability to continue teaching their own kids at home. You don't have to worry. Feeling the pinch will simply force you back into examining what really is important and what isn't."  read more...

Food Pantry Trip Rescheduled!

So we were planning on the trip to the Hope Chest thrift store and food pantry today, but Mother Nature decided it wasn't a good time.  The trip is rescheduled for next Monday, February 4, at 11:30 A.M.  Let me know if you're interested in attending!  Thanks - Robin

Field Trip Opportunity

Hello, all - I'm just giving a shout out about a field trip for Monday, January 28 at 11:30 a.m.  If you are near Dover Plains, NY, we will be touring the Hope Chest thrift store and Loaves and Fishes Food Pantry, 7 Market Street, Dover Plains, NY.  I know it's short notice, but please let me know if you're coming, so we know how many to wait for :)  You can leave a comment on this post, or fill out the contact sheet.