Hi, I’m Tammy. I’m so glad you’re here.😊
If you’re a homeschool mom (or even one quietly wondering if you could be) you’re in the right place.
Homeschooling wasn’t always part of my plan, but it became one of the greatest gifts of my life. Over time, I realized something surprising:
Peace in homeschooling wasn’t found in better planning. It was found in learning to trust God more deeply.
That discovery is what led to Create a Homeschool Life.
My Story (and Why This Space Exists)
I’m married to my college sweetheart, and we have four amazing, wonderfully unique children (most of whom are now grown). Like many moms, I always knew I’d be a mother someday. What I didn’t expect was how deeply I would love being a mom… or how much I would come to love homeschooling.
When I first began homeschooling, I didn’t have very much confidence. I questioned myself constantly. I spent countless hours researching teaching styles, learning styles, and curriculum options, trying to make sure I didn’t miss something important.
What carried me through wasn’t expertise. It was love. I loved my children, and that truth led me on.
Over time, I discovered that homeschooling is far more natural than I realized. When I set aside my preconceived ideas about what homeschooling should look like, I found a rhythm that truly worked for our family.
I don’t have everything figured out, and I never will. But I do know this: God cares deeply about families, and He is faithful to meet us when we seek Him.
The Turning Point
There came a season, especially as high school approached, when fear began to creep in. The stakes felt higher. The questions felt heavier. I worried about missing something important, making the wrong choices, or failing my children.
That season led me to a breaking point… and then to a deeper place of trust.
In crying out to God for peace, I learned something life-changing.
True rest doesn’t come from having all the answers.
It comes from knowing the One who does.
This shift, from striving to trusting, from control to relationship, transformed not only our homeschool journey, but my entire life.
Watch: My Homeschool Origin Story
If you’d like to hear this story in my own words — the fear, the faith, and the peace God brought — you can watch the video below.
Why I’m Here Now
Our homeschool years are nearly over. As I look back, I don’t see perfection, but I do see God’s faithfulness. I know, that I know, that I know in my heart I was right where I was meant to be: with my children.
Now, my heart is to walk alongside other moms who may be feeling overwhelmed, uncertain, or weary. I want you to know:
- You are not alone
- You are not behind
- And you are capable, with God’s help, of creating a homeschool life filled with peace and purpose, not fear.
If you’re just beginning, or somewhere in the middle, wondering if you can keep going, I’d love to encourage you.
You can do this.
A Few Fun Things About Me
- I met my sweetheart in Bible college (we’ve been together for over 28 years)
- We have four children (three are now adults)
- I love quiet mornings and a good cup of coffee
- I’ve kept a journal my entire life
- My favorite place is my deck, facing the trees
- I love nature (except for bugs, spiders, and snakes! eek!)
- Hummingbirds make me smile
- I was once an Abeka student and teacher, though we don’t use Abeka in our homeschool
- One of the most important decisions in my homeschool journey was learning to silence the noise and cultivate a one-on-one relationship with God
- Family means everything to me
If you’re looking for encouragement, faith-filled perspective, and gentle guidance for your homeschool journey, I hope you’ll stay a while.
I’m really glad you’re here.
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This page was updated to reflect the current season of our homeschool journey.