Tag Archives: on the road

Reasons I am glad I Homeschool: Change of Scenery

This week I am blogging from Richmond Virginia. The kids and I are traveling with my husband who works as an IT (Internet Technology) contractor. We wanted some extra time with him and a change of scenery as well. Since he travels quite a bit, homeschooling makes it easier for us to get quality time with him because we are not necessarily tied to a school year calendar. Sure, the children and I have commitments that do not allow us to travel all of the time. There are arts and academic classes, which are important, and we hate to miss … Continue reading →

Traveling Single Parent, is Homeschooling a Good Idea?

Salena asked the following. I have a question, I am a full time auditor Mystery Shopper. I make between 2000-4000 a month and it’s not about Money, at all BUT I am always on the computer or traveling. My daughter is simply failing the 7th grade in Private school. When I travel, I need to take my Daughter with me because I have no support. My sister is a Full time teacher and is willing to oversee. Is homeschooling a good idea for my daughter as she wants to travel with me when I go. No father, he is dead. … Continue reading →

Holiday Travel: How To Save Money On The Way To Grandma’s House–Part 2

“Over the river and through the woods to grandmother’s house we go…” I’ve got that song stuck in my head after hearing it being played over and over… (My 2-year-old is obsessed with “A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving” and Chuck and his buddies break out in rousing version of the classic song at the end of the tape.) But, I digress. We’re continuing our “Holiday Travel” series with tips on how to save money while hitting the highways on the way to grandma’s (or whomever’s) this holiday season. The following are more money saving tips to consider prior to pulling into … Continue reading →