Books – Reclaiming Wonders

February 17, 2021February 17, 2021 reclaimingwonder Adult Learning, Books, Homeschool, Wonder

Reading Through History: John F. Kennedy

How to have a family history study of John F. Kennedy and the 1960s through books and movies

January 16, 2021January 16, 2021 reclaimingwonder Adult Learning, Books, Wonder

Picture Book Biographies: The Abolitionists

Admission: My knowledge of Black history was lacking until about a year ago when I started diving in with my kids. While I recognized some of the names, that was about it. All those years of higher education and still paying off postgraduate student loans... Lots of schooling but not perhaps educated enough to know … Continue reading Picture Book Biographies: The Abolitionists

January 4, 2021January 6, 2021 reclaimingwonder Books, Homeschool, Wonder

A Beginner’s Guide to Illustrator Study with Picture Books

I’m a picture study rebel. A mom who wants to do art study but can’t follow through. Anyone else? When I discovered Charlotte Mason, I loved the inclusion of art study. I’ve always enjoyed art museums and frequently take the kids to them. I bought the big coffee table books of the masters, the Usborne … Continue reading A Beginner’s Guide to Illustrator Study with Picture Books

I’m Bobbie, a homeschooling mom with a major wanderlust problem, a husband who encourages it, and four little travel monsters with long lists of places to go.

When I search for family travel inspiration, their lives just aren’t realistic for most people. Most of us can’t travel full time, it isn’t an exotic life, and our family life isn’t a picture perfect experience. I want to help these seem do-able for everyone. Travel isn’t scary when you have some guidance. Homeschooling isn’t scary when you can see a real-life example. And, let’s face it, the kids and their mom aren’t perfect. Let’s focus on what’s really important and seize the day.

Welcome to our journey!