Lisa Ehrman

Lisa has been blogging since 2013, and loves sharing resources and ideas for living a simple life. To get free printables, bonus words, and more - sign up for the newsletter.

Save On Checks

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Affiliate links included.  Are you on the hunt for checks and love to find great deals?  Then, you should check out Checks Unlimited and Designer Checks!  They have just about anything that you’ll be passionate about in their huge design choices! I’ll share a few of the really great ones here, and you can also look at more HERE.  Vintage Minnie Disney Personal Checks – 1 Box – Singles Chicago Cubs Recreation Personal Checks – 1 Box – Singles Churches by Thomas Kinkade Scenic Personal Checks – 1 Box – Singles NASCAR Collections Sports Personal Checks – 1 Box – Singles Here are some great discounts, too.  Save money on checks with these discount codes.  Just click through to save on your next purchase. Designer Checks – 69% off – Free Lettering, Free Labels, Free S&H. Code 43P7 Designer Checks Free Labels with 2 or 4 Box Order 9GCQ Designer Checks 30% Off Accessories + Free Shipping TXZRDesigner Checks BOGO – 2 Boxes for 1 + Free Shipping 8KMFDesigner Checks $6.99/Box. Free Lettering, Labels and Free Shipping & Handling 43P7Designer Checks $5.50/Box. Free Lettering and Free Shipping & Handling BNTR @2017, copyright Lisa Ehrman

Hickies No-Tie Elastic Laces

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Disclosure: This is a sponsored post.  I received Hickies laces in exchange for a honest review.  All opinions are 100% my own. Have you heard of Hickies No-Tie Elastic Lacing System?  These little laces are really cool!  I’ve had such a fun time spending time trying the new style of lacing.  Who else wants to try them?  If you’re like me, you hate tying shoelaces.  When you’re out exercising, no one wants to have to re-tie your shoelaces.  And, even worse than that, is tying your kid’s shoes.  Oh, my!  I’ve spent so much time tying and tying the shoes of my children.  There’s got to be a better way! Hickies Lacing System is the better way to lace your shoes.  I was sent two sets for a review, and I got to pick a color that matches my own shoes perfectly.  My newer light-grey tennis shoes were the best choice to try out my new Hickies. When I opened the adult set, I was pleasantly surprised to see the easy-to-follow directions.  There are many different ways to use the Hickies.  I laced mine with the regular pattern.  They show 6 different lacing patterns on the instructions.  This is great for people who need them laced: regular, tighter, looser, extra-loose, loops and mixed.  These little elastic laces are very easy to insert and they really work well.  I wear a medium shoe, but have narrow heels.  Lacing with the regular pattern fit me well.  There was no slipping when I walked around.  You’ll love the fact that you can just slip the shoes off and on with ease. I’m ready to do just about anything wearing these Hickies!  If you have kids, you’re going to want these for each kid.  They come in many colors, too.  The mixed colors are also fun and kids will love the choices!  Don’t you love them?  You can get them now with this discount code, especially for Homeschool Insights readers! Hickies Never Tie Laces  Disclosure: This is a sponsored post.  I received Hickies laces in exchange for a honest review.  All opinions are 100% my own. @2017, copyright Lisa Ehrman

Iggy Loo: A New Christmas Classic

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This post contains affiliate links and I will be compensated if you make a purchase after clicking on my links. I’m always on the look out for new Christmas Books.  I love to give books to my nieces for their birthdays and Christmas.  Someday I plan to read many books to my grandchildren, too.  Iggy Loo is the type of book I’ll want to give. Iggy Loo has always lived in a snow-globe.  One day he has an adventure, and in the end learns a great lesson.  It’s a charming book and the illustrations are gorgeous!  I hope you’ll read it, too! Author, Maria Ashworth, has written Iggy Loo for readers, 1-101 and you’ll see why.  She has written other charming books that you can find on her website.  You can purchase these books at the following:  Barnes & Noble   Amazon  and local bookstores. Check out my other Review of Maria Ashworth’s book, My Big Tree.  You’ll love connecting with Maria Ashworth: Facebook Follow Author on Amazon Goodreads  @2017, copyright Lisa Ehrman

Attitude Adjustment

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Well, the school year is in full swing.  Homeschoolers are busy, busy, busy.  The schedules and routines are posted and the books are all purchased.  So, what’s with the chaos? Sometimes things look great on paper, but the reality can be something quite different.  After a month or so of homeschool, the true picture has come into focus.  Moms may be saying, “What have I done?” Children can easily become obstinate or just sulky.  They want to go to “real” school or just play video games all day.  In short, the attitudes can really stink!  Where on earth did this come from? One thing I learned during my first homeschool year was this: My kids are around me all day.  Do I really want them to act like me?  They can see through any facade, and they need a mom/teacher who is worthy to be followed. Boy, that was certainly a slap-in-the-face to me as a young mom.  I thought I just had to teach these kids reading, writing, and arithmetic.  Unfortunately, there is so much more to homeschooling (or mothering in general).  Our actions are emulated, but so are our attitudes. Attitude adjustments are needed very often in our children.  They’re also needed in us.  Moms get little sleep, little help, and lots of intense situations that can lead us to frustration.  After days of frustration, it’s easy to have a bad attitude. Homeschool moms get so busy teaching, cleaning, scheduling, and training, they can easily lose sight of their original homeschool vision.  We need to often adjust our attitudes.  We need to adjust our expectations.  We may even need to adjust our goals. Often, we are too perfectionistic and feel like a failure if we don’t have the home or homeschool that we imagine others have. It’s better to not compare ourselves with others.  God gave us the children He wanted us to train.  We can accomplish His plan, with His help. So, instead of yelling at the kids or threatening to send them to catch the bus, stop and breathe.  Evaluate your attitude.  Have you been rushing them, too intense, impatient?  Stop, pray and start over. Your attitude adjustment will set the tone in your home and be a calming influence on the children.  Then, you’ll be better able to help them as they need to learn to have good attitudes.  @2017, copyright Lisa Ehrman

Mom Time

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Charlotte Mason called it “Mother Culture”.  Moms need time to breathe, to recoup, to rejuvenate. Often, moms have only a few minutes here or there to claim for their own.  Those small breaks can really bring you back to sanity.  Mom Time can help you get your perspective back to where you want and need it to be. Here are some ideas: Take a walk Enjoy a hot bath Listen to music that calms you Sit outdoors and listen to nature Play a musical instrument Read a book Pray Exercise Sleep Play a game Chat with a friend Cuddle Color Gaze at the stars Laugh at a funny book or movie Play with your pet Sing I’m sure you can think of many more things that enable you to relax and re-focus.  Margin is so important.  Pick one and enjoy anticipating a little time for yourself. @2017, copyright Lisa Ehrman

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