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The homeschool Village: How do you refresh?

It’s Thursday and it is time to meet up with the Homeschool Village.

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This week’s theme is: What do you - homeschool mom - do to get refreshed for the next school year?

Well, Refresh? What is that? Oh you mean recharge? Do we ever? Once a mom, always a mom!

With that being so, we do need a break. and here are some of the things I do to give myself a break, and not only during the summer.

  • Take a vacation. I have been blessed these past 2 years to be able to do so. last year we went to visit some friends in Michigan for a week, and I can tell you there was no school talk. This year we are going to fly to Martinique (which is where I come) from for 3 weeks, and I can tell you there won’t be any formal schooling going on.

  • Plan for the next year

  • Read

  • Re--organize things around the house

  • Enjoy time with the whole family (picnics, outings, games etc…)


Want to know how others refresh, make sure to visit Layton Family Joy blog.
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Joy Ellis said…
Excellent suggestions for refreshing! :)
June 10, 2010 at 3:34 PM
Stef said…
Thanks for linking up to the Village!!

there is nothing more fantastic than enjoying the family - absolutely!

Stef
June 10, 2010 at 4:07 PM
Katey said…
Love the vacation idea...or stay-cation....
June 10, 2010 at 4:16 PM
SomeGirl said…
Hope you have some great time of refreshing with the whole family and get to take a vacation this year, too! It's nice to meet you through the Homeschool Village! ♥ Michelle
June 11, 2010 at 4:33 AM
Amy said…
What a neat site.

Stopping over from the homeschool village. It is fun reading what everyone does! Going to check out your blog!

Amy @ Things & Stuff
June 11, 2010 at 11:57 AM
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