Author: heavenstobetty

I am a licensed clinical psychologist using all my skills and education to work full-time as a stay at home mom, homeschooling my 3 kiddos. My husband is my best friend and an awesome dad to our kids! I started blogging when we lost our home & everything in it to the Camp Fire which struck Paradise, California on 11/08/18.

Donner Pass Train Tunnels Hike

by heavenstobetty, posted in Homeschool

One of the reasons I decided to join a homeschool co-op was the opportunity to explore the area with some “local guides“ aka other families who’ve lived here longer than we have. I’m fairly sure I’d never have found this unique hike on my own. Ooo, ice cream - ice cream sounds good! Some of … Continue reading Donner Pass Train Tunnels Hike

Honey for a Child’s Heart

by heavenstobetty, posted in Homeschool

I bought this book for the booklist but I got more than I anticipated. Though the subject matter was “preaching to the choir”, I got more out of it than I expected. Here are some of my favorite take aways: As parents we are concerned about building whole people - people who are alive emotionally, … Continue reading Honey for a Child’s Heart

Strawberry Shortcake

by heavenstobetty, posted in Homeschool

Write a Caption for Our Cat

by heavenstobetty, posted in Homeschool

My friend Betty over at Chambers on the Road recently posted a photo and asked readers to have fun supplying a caption for her photo. What a great idea Betty! My husband took this photo of our cat, Luke. Please put a caption for the photo on the comments below. 😽