The New Year Beckons
Here we are in the last moments before 2026. The entire world seems to slow down between Christmas and New Year’s. Businesses find a lower gear, with shorter hours and more grace for family....
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Quick start Homeschooling
Are you brand new to homeschooling? Already homeschooling and fielding questions from friends? This post is for you. ***Resources to share with prospective homeschoolers*** You probably have friends and neighbors asking you about homeschooling!...
Homeschooling and the Holidays: Loving the Naysayers in our Lives
I remember feeling paralyzed, then angry. In the middle of a large family gathering, Grandpa just tossed it out there like a grenade, “Susan homeschools the kids,” and sat back with arms folded to...
Getting the Most out of Your ACHEV Membership – Step Two: Step Up!
Now that you have begun to settle into some semblance of a school routine, it’s time to step up. That may sound scary, but I assure you it is not. I know from many...
Getting the Most out of Your ACHEV Membership – Step One: Show Up!
Welcome to the new school year! Many of you have already begun your teaching adventure. I used to try to hold out until after Labor Day just to squeeze out a smidgen more from...
Groups Within Our Group – How Does it Work?
How does this all work? – First comes the wish. If you wish for something (group, club, class, co-op…), check out the list. If it’s not there, add it, and include your name as...
An Easy Way to Support ACHEV
For several years, our family has enjoyed Farm Fresh To You. It’s a great way to have organic produce just show up at our front door every week or two. They also carry pantry...
On a Mission, Without Leaving?
So many mission trips happening this summer. I love it! But, I am not going. That is not my call, or at least not at this time. But, what if we can still be...
The Quilt of Life
By Cara Shelton, ACHEV board member Isn’t it funny how life just keeps changing? As women, it seems like our lives are a series of quilt blocks that patch together into something beautiful. Each...
Overview of ACHEV – Part Four: Leadership
Overview of ACHEV continues! Last month we pointed out: Every member has a role. Every role is vital. We covered the roles, which are: board members, officers, coordinators, and participants (working and attending). Together,...