staying home Archives - Mark and Jill Savage

Guest Post: The Need For Margin

Sep 8, 2010 | 5 comments

Yesterday my daughter’s blog post was a powerful one. I asked her if I could share it with you today and she gave me permission to do so. May you be both encouraged and challenged by the thoughts she shares:Current Status: No MarginBy Anne McClaneOver the last...

You’re Still At Home and Your Children Are In School?

Aug 31, 2009 | 16 comments

This article was first published in 2002 when my youngest entered kindergarten (and before we adopted child #5!). But it’s still pertinent today, and I was reminded of that after receiving two emails from readers this past week who were struggling with this...

For a Season and a Reason

Mar 27, 2008 | 9 comments

The Savage’s are enjoying a much-needed Spring Break. But when it’s over, I’ll be returning to something that I thought I’d never do again: homeschool.Many years ago I homeschooled Anne in 7th grade and Evan in 5th and 6th grade. We made the...