My Family’s Environmental Goals for 2022 and 3 Environmental Books We’re Reading

January 3, 2022 0 Comments

” I used to make fun of my grandmothers for reusing cookie tins and coffee jars but now we realize how much more environmentally friendly they were compared to us.”     Becoming more environmentally friendly has been a goal of mine for a while. I first became interested in the environment during my university studies …

6 Reasons I Regularly Take Breaks from Instagram

December 19, 2021 0 Comments

I’ve been on Instagram since 2014. I’ve enjoyed sharing my homeschooling and motherhood journey with other parents. I’ve connected with a lot of amazing people. Moreover, it’s been a useful tool for promoting my book and blog. That being said, I’ve realized that Instagram has had several negative impacts on my life. My heart has …

5 Tips for Homeschooling a Child With Tourette’s Syndrome

October 25, 2021 0 Comments

Tourette syndrome is a neurological disorder characterized by sudden, repetitive, rapid, and unwanted movements or vocal sounds called tics. Most people know very little about Tourettes and the people who do usually think that Tourette Syndrome is when a person swears uncontrollably. My child’s tics include throat clearing, coughing, neck jerking, and arm and leg …

10 Kid Safe Essential Oils That We Use in Our Daily Routine

August 12, 2021 0 Comments

I Was Interested in Essential Oils but Didn’t Know Where to Start I became interested in essential oils when I started transitioning into the clean living lifestyle a few years ago. At the time I was completely clueless about essential oils. I also assumed you had to buy essential oils only through a seller. It …

5 Misconceptions About Tourette Syndrome and Tics

June 17, 2021 0 Comments

Many people think that Tourette Syndrome is when a person swears uncontrollably. They assume this because Tourette Syndrome is commonly joked about by comedians or mainstream movies and TV shows. In reality, the shouting of obscene words is uncommon in most people with Tourettes. There are also several other misconceptions that many people, including those …

Homeschooling My Children While Struggling With PMDD

June 17, 2021 0 Comments

After having my third child, I started to feel like my periods were controlling my entire life. During the week before my period, I lost control of my temper, I had extreme brain fog, I started picking small fights with my husband, I started having a lot of anxiety and I was extremely tired. I …

Overcoming Fears About My Heart Condition

June 17, 2021 0 Comments

      In 2007 I was diagnosed with a condition called Mitral Valve Prolapse. My doctor explained that my heart valves were,” floppy” and that it was mostly a benign heart condition. Recently, after another cardiologist visit, I was told that my heart also has a problem called Mitral Valve Regurgitation. The doctor explained that …