Welcome to the website of Clarissa R. West! All articles and PDFs are researched, written, and published by Clarissa; she retains the copyright. This site may contain affiliate links and collect cookies. Please read my full disclosure and privacy policy for more info. Author: Clarissa R. West Have you ever felt discouraged and alone in this homeschooling journey? Do you ever…
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Preparing for your First Homeschool Convention or conference doesn’t have to be hard! Though it felt that way at first to me, I am so glad we attended that first time and learned that it is worth going to every year! After going every year now, I have learned what is most important for us. However, each family is different,…
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Putting Together the Homeschool Portfolio What is a Homeschool Portfolio? So, what is a homeschool portfolio anyway? It sounds a bit daunting but let’s first explain what it is and how it is used. You can grab the FREE PDF Portfolio to help you put together your own. A homeschool portfolio is a collection of documents, assignments, and assessments that…
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Simplicity is a state of living with a certain mindset – a mind set on the things of Jesus. I hope to clarify what it means to me to embrace Simple Pleasures in this life. “The real things haven’t changed. It is still best to be honest and truthful; to make the most of what we have; to be happy…
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If your budget is tight this year, you may be wondering how to plan a great staycation instead of traveling. In addition to tips & ideas, I have a FREE Listening Scavenger Hunt Activity printable for you! Since becoming parents, we have only gone on two overnight vacations as a family — once to attend my Dad’s wedding in the…
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