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This is not a "how-to" post. It is a "you can do it" post. I am not an educational expert. I am a mom who managed to home-educate my three children.  And no one died! I'm not done yet. Two are in college and one is in high school (at home).  This home education thing is still a work in progress. Tailored to each child.  Disclaimer: Home education is not for everyone. There are plenty of families who shouldn't homeschool, and plenty who simply can't or don't want to. I am thankful for public education, and two of my children are planning on working in some capacity in the public education arena. I will say the beginning was daunting. My husband would say "if they fail, it's on you." I would think if they succeed it's on me too. :) He did support me, and they didn't fail. I did though. Quite a bit. There were times the kids succeeded in spite of me. I was an all in mom/teacher. The kids didn't need that though. I r...

I sat down and calculated what I earned in 2016 in Essential Rewards points from Young Living.     drumroll .... $950.63!  That is $950 of wellness for my family! I also got free products each month as well. I know I got more that $2000 in free items with my monthly orders in the last year.  Are you ready to get your own oil bank? I made this video explaining how ER works in the summer. It gives tips on how to up your PV for more free items and points in the bank as well as how to use the program. :)  Since then Young Living has actually added more benefits for being on the program including higher earn back percentages, and loyalty gifts.  There is even a support on the dashboard called PV assist to help you always order the amount you want. You set the level!  This video explains PV assist.  Start 2017 out by earning towards your family's wellness this year.

Make a difference for your family this year.  Give the gift of wellness.  Click here to get your own kit!

This is the summer of transition and boy do I feel it. In one month both of my daughters will move out of state to college.    We had to take time out and escape to the country. I needed some time with my parents and sister and the kids did too.   Giant old magnolia. Rolling hills in all directions... Cicada shell hanging out in the secret garden. It's really no secret, but my son named it so. It is this neat little area with a trellis entrance under an old apple tree.  The sounds are so different away from the city. The Bob Whites were calling in the pasture, along with the cow birds. The hum of all the invisible insect life was amazing. One of the many treasures, a painting by my grandmother. I know it's a mess, but I was a spring roll making machine! This keeps me on track with my weight watchers. See that old cutting board, it has to be at least 50 years old.  One of the many beautiful pastures.  ...

Click the Young Living Essential Oil Tab above to see the promotion for February 2016. It will make your heart happy! In addition to the regular promotion, starter kits are 10% off in February! (excludes the rainstone kit)

All the holiday decorations are stashed back in the attic. The cupboards have been purged (mostly) of the junkie treats we indulged in for the last 6 weeks. The fridge is stocked with veggies and fruit.  Now what?  Small bites. Most of my to do list is elephant sized projects.  "How do you eat and elephant? One bite at a time." It is overwhelming. I have loads of purging to do in closets. There are some big health issues to get under control. Add in the everyday schooling, chores, parenting, financial stresses and life surprises - it's time to go back to bed!  Here is where I started. With me. I know selfish right? I really couldn't see me moving forward at any pace while my ongoing battle with Hashimotos wasn't in check.  Low thyroid affects every part of your body. It can wreak havoc with emotions, energy levels, and health. I noticed my thyroid swelling again, joint pain on the increase, sleep issues creeping in. One big sign fo...

Learn a little about Parry Rhomberg Syndrome by clicking the Wellness tab or the picture below. 

Click the Young Living Tab to see about giving wellness to your family this year. I wish I had started using oils when I first heard about them! I would love to help you. Just ask. 

  My son and I sneaked away for a few days to visit my family at their cattle ranch.  When we pull in the guard bull is on duty. This little calf is named Spanky.  He was so tiny when born he was the size of a dog.  He has been hand fed and raised and follows around my brother-in-law like a puppy. Don't let your guard down though, he will butt strangers and beller!  I was weeding under a rose bush when that ornery calf decided to let his presence be known. I'm glad I knew he was there or I would still be untangling myself from the climbing rose. A full day of sanding a go-cart makes for a dirty happy boy.  Then we put him to work stripping wallpaper.  This house was built in the 40's. The oldest layer of wallpaper is corn! It looks like rows and rows of corn on the cob. I wonder what the colors were like originally. Now it is dark brown with turquoise  highlights. He gets some free time to d...