Because joy is the goal, not perfection.

Welcome! I founded This Ain’t the Lyceum in 2012 to record the joy in my days as a homeschooling SAHM to five kids. Since then I’ve written a book, founded a non-profit, and learned a lot about running multiple online businesses while managing the chaos of real life.

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Are you trying to grow an online business, but are overwhelmed with everything you need to do?

I help established creators and solopreneurs who have several offers, platforms, or projects—but lack a clear growth plan and simple operating system.

In one week, I’ll help you identify what’s blocking your growth, help you decide what to stop doing, and build a practical 90-day plan around the few actions and systems most likely to move your business forward.

My promise to you: if you finish the process without a clear top-three priority list and specific next steps, I’ll revise the plan with you at no additional charge.

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Homeschooling Help

Get real homeschooling advice, from kinder to high school, from a mom with 18+ years experience! Read more —>

• How to Tell if Homeschooling is Not Working
  Last year I got a great question from Leslie on my curriculum post. She asked, Would you consider writing a post on how to evaluate the difference between “Homeschooling is not always fun and easy,…
• How to Use Google Classroom in Your Homeschool
  I actually wrote an ebook with this same title a few years ago for a bundle sale, but for some reason, I never wrote a blog post on the same topic. With some homeschoolers already…
• How To Use Timelines In Your Homeschool
  This week our timeline jumped from one wall to the next in its ongoing march around our dining room. It’s nice to have it back after a couple of years. Nothing screams to guests, “We’re…
• Homeschool Grades and Creating a Homeschool Transcript
  Admittedly, one of the least exciting aspects of homeschooling is grading your child’s assignments. And while you may be able to fudge things for a bit while your kids are young, homeschoolers with an eye…

Support for special needs parents.

Get information and resources to help you thrive in your vocation from someone who understands your struggles firsthand!

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Living the Faith

Liturgical living and Catholic inspiration. Read more —>

• My Conversion Story: Methodist to Roman Catholic
  This week, in honor of the holiest day of the year (a.k.a. EASTER) I thought I would share my conversion story. I’ve always hesitated to share too much because I don’t want my…
• Beyond Candy and Crafts: Living Liturgically With Older Kids
  This week on November 11th,  our family will celebrate Martinmas, and as tradition we will mark the feast of St. Martin of Tours with friends around a roast duck…or maybe two. (But only…
• Heroic Patience: The Ten Virtues of Mary
  I originally offered to write on heroic patience as a joke. While I couldn’t think of anyone who was bragging about their ample supply of patience, it seemed there should be some other…
• Veiling At Mass: How To Give It A Try
  To veil or not to veil; that is the question…..that I am not touching with a 10 foot pole. I’ll let you decide for yourself whether you feel compelled to veil, a.k.a wear…

Better Than OK: Finding Joy As A Special Needs Parent

My book Better Than OK is available now! It’s a great read for special needs parents and those who want to support them.

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