It’s a couple of days to another posting deadline, and here I am, again, figuring out what my brain is really wanting to say. I move around the thoughts in my head and start typing again. Some of you are probably wondering how and why we here at Home and School Mosaics keep coming up with articles. Well, let me be the first to tell you that sometimes the thoughts are piled up and waiting to be shared, but sometimes we just don’t have any idea what to write and have to think hard to remember why we bare our brains and dump out thoughts once a month.
Sometimes we have a set plan of suggested topics, but, more often, we do not and must put on our thinking caps and stare into space while listening to the kids read and play, cooking dinner, washing laundry, writing the grocery list and preparing lessons, in between extracurricular activities, music lessons, and getting ready to head to an appointment. During those times we remember that somebody has to be the encourager. Someone has to be willing to share ideas. Those things we learn, teach and share have to come from somewhere.
I come from a family that has had to come up with creative ways to use supplies on hand to accomplish what needed to be done. Some people struggle with having to use substitutes to cook or bake. I’m thinking that more often it’s been strange to have all of the items needed for recipes around here. Living out of town has encouraged us to find ways to use what is available to fix things, replace pieces, or make things work without that one part that everyone else is sure is vital to making the thing work. We’ve been living that life where you figure it out and then explain it to the next person. Perhaps that is where my motivation to start writing articles entered. I enjoy sharing where we’ve come from, what we’re doing, and what comes next. I’ll gladly share ideas, resources, encouragement and support to anyone who wants them. I’m very thankful for the people who have shared their homeschooling lives with our family. Perhaps in a way it is the pay-it-forward mentality?
Practical is good. Fancy is fine, but not required. Perfect is not likely, but wished for. Frugal is helpful when prepackaged curriculum is out of reach financially. There is so much you can teach yourself and your children if you’re willing to spend a little time at your library or surf the internet. I enjoy being that person that can give you a hint as to how to find what you are needing.
These are some of my reasons for the monthly brain dump. I can only hope that what I’ve learned and shared might be helpful for someone reading my articles. I love to encourage the people I cross paths with while they figure out how to do and teach things. I am constantly amazed at the information and many ideas and opinions available about every part of our lives. Occasionally the writing is about needing an outlet for the ideas bouncing around, but mostly I write to share our stories for those who are feeling bogged down, defeated, or truly clueless. This team of writers really cares about our readers and their needs. We are very open to ideas, questions, and suggestions. What motivates you to keep doing something? Do you have any great ideas or requests you’d like to share? Leave a comment and I’ll contact you. Blessings to you and hope for a productive month!