tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7884797582132941922024-03-03T01:30:23.135+08:00Confessions of a Chronic CrafterCrafty adventures of a chronic crafter turned homeschool mom in the Philippines. Blog written by Angeli Del Rosario, The Beadlady.Angelihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12066655796824354399noreply@blogger.comBlogger200125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-788479758213294192.post-42895771858015188462023-07-06T23:52:00.004+08:002023-07-07T00:51:50.433+08:00Tips on Making PortfoliosI saw a question in a Facebook group, from a mom new to homeschooling. How do you create a homeschool portfolio? I can't find the post anymore, so I will answer it here instead. These are some of the things that worked for us in our 8 years of homeschooling, by God's grace.
Tips for Portfolio-making
1. Make a list. At the beginning of the school year (or quarter), map out your Angelihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12066655796824354399noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-788479758213294192.post-25988525199047454832022-10-26T23:25:00.008+08:002022-10-27T13:52:39.272+08:00Craft room surprise upgradeMy husband's love language is Acts of Service.Marco surprised me with a complete craft room makeover for my birthday a few months back. I was already happily contented with my decade-old shelves and counters before, so imagine how ecstatic I was when he declared, "Palitan natin shelves mo." It then turned into "Gusto ko rin palitan tables mo." Oh my goodness!Here are photos of the Angelihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12066655796824354399noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-788479758213294192.post-27150996231944545902021-11-13T02:49:00.010+08:002021-11-24T19:41:25.329+08:00Homeschooling despite it allAfter a very challenging 2020, we were looking forward to a better 2021! But this year has proved to be another tumultuous year for us. So much loss and heartache.As I wrote in my previous post, I suffered a heterotopic pregnancy and lost twins in the last quarter of 2020. So I spent the first few months of 2021 nursing my surgical wound from last year's laparotomy. At one point, I went back to Angelihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12066655796824354399noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-788479758213294192.post-47954249021249282742021-11-12T23:55:00.008+08:002021-11-13T02:57:47.007+08:00Darkest of daysTo say that 2020 was such a turbulent year is an understatement. We thought the Taal Volcano eruption early that year and the COVID pandemic that followed were the worst things ever. But one of the most devastating ordeals happened to our family in October 2020.Pregnant?In mid-October 2020, I was feeling tired and nauseous all the time. I kept thinking, "Is this it? Have our prayers been Angelihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12066655796824354399noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-788479758213294192.post-70709558329855707562020-08-14T17:05:00.003+08:002020-08-14T18:59:49.866+08:00Homeschool Event Bulletin: Weekend of August 14 - 16I would like to share with you a round up of events related to homeschooling here in my blog, for easy reference for those looking for updates in the community. Here are a few for this weekend, August 14 to 16, 2020. Events that are open to the general public are listed first, followed by those exclusively for Homeschool Global families.Discover HomeschoolingAugust 15, 2020 (Saturday) 10:Angelihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12066655796824354399noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-788479758213294192.post-37571831916489842462020-06-09T04:21:00.005+08:002020-06-09T08:11:40.451+08:00Craft room updateLet's take a quick break from the Homeschooling FAQs series and take a sneak peek into my craft room.Early this year, after the havoc of the Taal Volcano eruption, my husband upgraded my craft room by adding more shelves! It was a welcome breath of fresh air after two weeks surrounded by ash! Isn't he so sweet? 😍 It felt like that scene in Beauty and the Beast where Belle gets a Angelihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12066655796824354399noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-788479758213294192.post-84763696661872651472020-06-09T02:55:00.001+08:002020-06-09T20:55:11.468+08:00What is open curriculum?What is OPEN CURRICULUM?Curriculum is the planned sequence of lessons, experiences, and assessment of a student.OPEN CURRICULUM in the context of homeschooling means the parent is free to use any books and materials available, and to mix and match or DIY. The parent is also able to design different forms of assessment, and not required to use just written exams and long quizzes.One of the main Angelihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12066655796824354399noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-788479758213294192.post-13938647446353263852020-06-08T00:17:00.003+08:002020-06-09T20:50:28.436+08:00Why we decided to enroll under a homeschool providerIf you're planning to homeschool, you have different options: enroll with a provider or go independent.• Enrolling with a homeschool provider means you partner with a DepEd-accredited school that provides accredited homeschooling solutions. You are provided with a curriculum, and you comply with the provider's requirements and schedules. Your children will be provided with school records and a Angelihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12066655796824354399noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-788479758213294192.post-17935661012864162222020-06-07T14:30:00.004+08:002020-06-07T14:59:35.422+08:00The disadvantage of homeschoolingHomeschooling can be HARD. I've enumerated its many advantages in my previous post, but let's be real here - it can be daunting.I only have one kid, but there are bad days when I break down and cry. The pressure gets to me. What am I so pressured about? I sometimes feel that I am not doing enough, that I might not be teaching enough lessons according to the DepEd curriculum. That I am not a Angelihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12066655796824354399noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-788479758213294192.post-10804132349120574312020-06-07T13:31:00.003+08:002020-06-09T20:46:11.078+08:00The advantages of homeschoolingWhat are the pros of homeschooling? This is one of the questions I get asked often.
Here are the Top 5 advantages of homeschooling for our family.
1. You are giving your children the gift of TIME.
Time to learn at their own pace. Time to explore topics more deeply. Time to enjoy childhood. Time to pursue their interests. Time for things that really matter. Time with family. Time to grow and Angelihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12066655796824354399noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-788479758213294192.post-87507913286449894772020-06-07T03:08:00.003+08:002020-06-09T20:45:39.332+08:00Why we decided to homeschool
I've been receiving a lot of questions about homeschooling recently, from parents who are exploring options for the coming school year in this time of COVID19.
I am in no way an expert. But we've been homeschooling for five years now, and I've shed my share of tears over the years - tears of joy and of despair 😅 - so there might be a thing or two I can share about the experience. This is theAngelihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12066655796824354399noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-788479758213294192.post-88392027692269388822020-02-05T09:11:00.000+08:002020-02-05T10:18:35.549+08:00A guide to Big Bad Wolf BooksThis time of year, I look forward to one thing, and it's not Valentine's. The Big Bad Wolf is coming to town!
Little Moon at BBW in 2018
What is BBW?
The Big Bad Wolf Books (BBW) is a 10-day event that tours Asia, and has finally started bringing millions of discounted books to Philippine shores. A large number of these books come from publishers that are not available in local bookstores. Angelihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12066655796824354399noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-788479758213294192.post-81906195074657962032019-09-08T01:49:00.001+08:002019-09-08T01:58:39.025+08:00Crafting our way through second grade
One of our goals in life is to make learning fun for Little Moon (aka Beadbaby) so that she becomes a self-directed learner – someone who takes initiative to educate herself.
Our efforts have proved to be worth it so far. Let me share with you a project she made this year – all on her own. She was taught the basics of sewing by her Lola Mommy Merilyn, my mom. The rest, she learned by Angelihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12066655796824354399noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-788479758213294192.post-24012307483695083032019-09-07T02:40:00.000+08:002019-09-07T02:52:24.731+08:00Mommy Hack: Google Text to SpeechIn my previous post, I talked about how to make Google read your book to you while washing the dishes. My daughter and I also like making Google read our history books on the Kindle app for bedtime. Try it, mommies!
Here is how I activated it on my Samsung phone.
In Settings, scroll down to find Accessibility.
Next, tap Screen reader.
Activate the Voice Assistant by tapping the toggle button Angelihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12066655796824354399noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-788479758213294192.post-69032893866257879292019-09-07T01:59:00.000+08:002019-09-07T02:57:29.771+08:00Mommy Hack: Kindle Unlimited and AudibleAs I was transferring some of my books to a different shelf last weekend, I was surprised to see I only had a few business titles. Surely, I had a lot more than this, I thought.
I scoured all the other bookshelves at home, but I couldn’t find them! Slight panic! Then I realized: they were nowhere to be found because they’re in my virtual bookshelf. 😅
While I’ll never let go of physical Angelihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12066655796824354399noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-788479758213294192.post-15118970287964355932019-08-29T03:07:00.001+08:002021-11-29T10:57:06.025+08:00Thoughts on Homeschool Portfolio
We just wrapped up our fourth year of homeschooling! My little Beadbaby finished presenting her final portfolio for second grade, and we start Grade 3 next month.
Over the years, I've had moments of intense panic every time portfolio review approaches. A portfolio in education is a compilation of everything the student has learned for the year. In our case, the portfolio is Angelihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12066655796824354399noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-788479758213294192.post-66912107252214105702019-08-28T22:31:00.000+08:002019-08-28T23:11:08.512+08:00Craft room update
My workspace has undergone multiple overhauls through the years. I am forever grateful that the husband allowed me to use this space upstairs for my craft room/home office. I think the builders meant for it to be a small family room outside the bedrooms. This is what it looks like right now.
I love this antique-looking wooden desk my husband gifted me a few Christmases ago. It's not Angelihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12066655796824354399noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-788479758213294192.post-30221954060041037262019-06-28T22:55:00.000+08:002019-06-28T23:47:17.055+08:00The Beadlady blog is back on BloggerWelcome back to Confessions of a Chronic Crafter!
Hello again, old blogger website! I come running back to you after losing the content I've written on my website for the past five years. I am so thankful I still have this space after all this time!
Last year, I lost access to my web hosting. I had to say goodbye to my lovely Beadlady website, with its blog and all its workshops. To make Angelihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12066655796824354399noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-788479758213294192.post-26597724413547720232016-10-10T22:30:00.000+08:002020-03-10T22:56:24.153+08:00How a mompreneur gets things done: ways to keep your child occupied while mom works
We try to limit gadget and media time for our little girl. This isn’t just because a pediatrician said so, or because we read it in a study or a facebook post. This is because based on experience, hours spent with the iPad makes our child cranky. You can really notice a change in behavior - no matter if the app is educational or not! So we only schedule media time in small doses.
Angelihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12066655796824354399noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-788479758213294192.post-49381649409337321542016-04-07T00:37:00.000+08:002019-09-08T04:12:22.841+08:00The Crafter's Guide to Multiple Income Streams
How to Fund Your Family Dreams and Bucket Lists Through Multiple Streams of Income, The Crafter’s Way
My daughter is starting ballet classes in April. This has always been a dream of mine, because I also did ballet as a child. I have photos of me in a tutu, and — sorry to say this!—, but they were way cute. My mom kept my ballet shoes, and I couldn’t wait for my daughter to own her very own Angelihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12066655796824354399noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-788479758213294192.post-70045119915863780632013-07-25T00:59:00.003+08:002013-07-25T00:59:34.885+08:00Confessions of a Chronic Crafter has moved!I am so excited to announce that this blog has a new home! Come on over to www.beadlady.info and check out the new digs! Let's continue the crafty goodness there, shall we?
Angelihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12066655796824354399noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-788479758213294192.post-23872874522154861272013-07-16T01:55:00.000+08:002013-07-16T01:55:56.904+08:00How to organize your craft room
I wrote and styled an article for Good Housekeeping Magazine about how to organize your craft room! Yay! This was way back in March, and as usual, I didn't have time to blog it here. So how about a throwback post?
In the March 2013 issue of GH Philippines, I share tips on how to organize your craft materials and supplies using regular objects you can find at home. If you're like me who's Angelihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12066655796824354399noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-788479758213294192.post-76214804878727412372013-07-02T02:06:00.001+08:002013-07-02T02:06:24.315+08:00New polymer clay pendants
So I finally got to play with my clay back in April. Woohoo! But I haven't clayed since. Just wanted to share these lovely little things I made over the summer. I am so in love with them - the colors and details. I love how they turned out!
I wanted them to look like mini collages of ribbon, lace, and strips of paper. But they're all made of clay. Everything is made from scratch (exceptAngelihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12066655796824354399noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-788479758213294192.post-89616466840630379292013-07-02T01:41:00.000+08:002013-07-02T01:41:49.645+08:00Follow Beadlady Manila on InstagramI just love Instagram. I love the convenience, the simplicity, and the visual way you can connect with people around the world. I share a hodgepodge of snapshots there, both personal and craft-related. Follow me there, I'm beadladymanila. :) Or you can view my instagrams online: www.instagram.com/beadladymanila
See you there, ok?
Angelihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12066655796824354399noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-788479758213294192.post-57743882422960994312013-06-28T01:26:00.000+08:002013-07-02T01:28:03.412+08:00Yummy cart makeoverI miss my Lolo.
Today, I gave the Yummy Cart a fresh coat of paint. In pink this time. I'm not yet done, and I'm hoping to finish it on Sunday.
Thank you Lolo for building this beauty for me. This will forever be treasured. I miss you!
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