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About Toni

Toni is a military wife and stay at home(schooling) mom to seven amazing kids. In her free time she enjoys writing about cooking, saving money, homeschooling, DIY projects and more on The Happy Housewife.

Teaching a reluctant learner

February 4, 2013 //  by Toni//  63 Comments

Written by Toni Anderson of The Happy Housewife I have a child who hates school. This is hard for me to admit because it feels like I failed. I failed my son, my family, and the homeschool community. The bottom line... ten years ago I tried to force a square peg into a round hole, and it …

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Category: inspiration

The Halfway Point: Evaluating Our Progress

December 28, 2011 //  by Toni//  11 Comments

Written by Toni Anderson of The Happy Housewife This week marks the halfway point in our homeschool year. I have to admit I'm celebrating a little because usually we don't reach the halfway point until February! This year we are on track for an early finish and a full summer vacation. (The first …

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Category: a mom's education

Toni’s Biggest Homeschooling Mistake: Doubt

November 9, 2011 //  by Toni//  20 Comments

Written by contributor Toni Anderson of The Happy Housewife I had been homeschooling for less than a year when I found out I was pregnant with our fourth child. I was overwhelmed at the thought of homeschooling my third and first grader while managing a baby and a toddler. I didn't think it …

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Category: a mom's educationTag: mistakes

Frugal Back to School Traditions

August 24, 2011 //  by Toni//  17 Comments

Written by contributor Toni Anderson of The Happy Housewife When they grow up children might not remember their science curriculum or how many spelling words they spelled correctly. Traditions however, when carried on throughout the years, give children wonderful memories and strengthen family …

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Category: family time

Creating a Homeschool Schedule

July 13, 2011 //  by Toni//  43 Comments

Written by contributor Toni Anderson of The Happy Housewife It took me a few years to realize that as a homeschooler I didn't have to follow the public school schedule. Growing up in public schools left me ingrained with nine week periods and summer vacation. Once I realized I had the freedom to …

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Category: organization

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