Marriage Laws – New Mexico & Colorado

Continuing our exploration of state marriage laws takes us to New Mexico and Colorado. The beauty in these two states makes them ideal for destination weddings (though truth be told, every state we’ve looked at so far seems to have a great reason to call themselves a destination wedding spot. So let’s take a look at New Mexico and Colorado. New Mexico When you think of New Mexico, do you think of a beautiful desert state? You wouldn’t be alone in that. It’s also a beautiful mountain state and a state with some fantastic ski resorts and much more. When … Continue reading

Fulfilling Homeschool Art “Requirements”

Like Physical Education, few states have requirements for Art. That does not mean art should not be an integral part of your child’s education. One of my favorite homeschool guides “What Your ___ Grader Needs to Know by E.D. Hirsch, has a chapter on what your homeschooler should cover in applied art and art history each year. This is a good place to start. There are also numerous Art curriculums that you will find in the Homeschool Curriculum Glossary. Meanwhile, I want to give you some ideas of showing that your child has met his or her Art requirements (whether … Continue reading

Homeschooling in California: Option 1

Homeschooling in California: Option 1 *Before I begin this article regarding homeschooling options for California, I want to begin by stating that it is your responsibility to research the law for yourself. I am relaying the available and current information that is subject to change. I have provided many links that will enable you to view the current laws online and to help put you in touch with local area and organizational support groups. * There are four different options for legal homeschooling in California. This article will focus on Option 1, but I will give a brief overview of … Continue reading