New Features on the CM Organizer and BookfinderWe’re pleased to announce several new features on the CM Organizer and CM Bookfinder are now up and running. Here’s a quick overview: Daily Journal note CM Organizer users asked for it, and here it is. With this new feature…Sonya ShaferMay 16, 20082 Comments
Are my school records safe in the CM Organizer?In our previous post about why the CM Organizer is an online service, we promised to talk later about the advantage of security and backups you get with the CM Organizer.Sonya ShaferApril 19, 20073 Comments
5 Reasons the CM Organizer Is an Online ServiceWe really enjoyed “meeting” you and talking with you at the Webinars last week! You had lots of great questions and lots of great suggestions. A couple of questions came up frequently, and we would like to answer those for…Sonya ShaferMarch 30, 20073 Comments
Bonus Features Added for E-booksOur kids like to check out the Bonus Features on any DVDs we watch as a family, and we like it too. You never know what interesting tidbits you might find! We wanted to let all of you know that…Sonya ShaferNovember 7, 2006
Curriculum Guide Now Linked to DetailsEver been to one of those CM get-togethers where someone recommends a book and immediately everybody begins firing questions: “What was that title again?” “Who’s the author?” “Where can I get it?” We certainly have. Many times. Usually, the person…Sonya ShaferAugust 9, 2006
The CM Bookfinder Is Here!“Does anyone know of a living book about beavers?” “Could someone recommend a book for my eighth grader on Johannes Kepler?” “I’m looking for good biographies of composers that would be written for younger children around first or second grade.”…Sonya ShaferJuly 24, 2006
Ready-Made SchedulesSomeone recently asked if she could come to my (Sonya’s) house and be a fly on the wall for a day or two. While I certainly don’t mind having company, what this mom really wanted was help figuring out how…Sonya ShaferJuly 13, 2006
A Brand New LookWe know things have been quiet from us for a while and that’s because we’ve been working really hard behind the scenes.Sonya ShaferJuly 6, 20062 Comments
Unexpected Down TimeSorry you haven’t heard from us lately. Some of you may already know that Sonya had an unexpected trip to the hospital and emergency surgery. Needless to say, that turn of events required some unexpected down time. Thanks for your…Sonya ShaferMarch 28, 2006
Back to BasicsDuring a recent interview, I (Sonya) was asked, “If someone wanted to homeschool, how would they begin?” I thought, “Good question! How did I begin those many years ago?” A little later, the interviewer asked, “Why did you choose to…Sonya ShaferMarch 10, 2006
Happy New Year!We’re excited as we look to the year ahead! We have many hopes and plans of what we want to add to Simply Charlotte Mason in the upcoming months. Here’s a short list: More free downloads A suggested curriculum guide…Sonya ShaferJanuary 2, 2006
More ProgressBehind the scenes, we’re adding the finishing touches to your Personal Book Lists. We’re excited about this feature that will help you keep track of books you want to get, books you want to remember for later, books you want…Sonya ShaferNovember 11, 20052 Comments
A Fresh LookIt’s fall. I (Sonya) just gave my front porch a fresh look with a straw wreath and a bushel basket full of leaves, apples, and a pumpkin. Since it’s fall, it’s also time for a fresh look at our project…Sonya ShaferOctober 20, 20051 Comment
Charlotte Mason Events CalendarLet’s face it, unless you know somebody who knows somebody, you don’t often find out about Charlotte Mason-friendly events — even in your own backyard. Wouldn’t it be great to have one centralized Charlotte Mason Events calendar? Just think, fellow…Sonya ShaferJuly 5, 20059 Comments
Personal Book ListsWhen you get a home library as large as ours are, it’s easy to get confused between what you thought about buying and did; what you thought about buying and decided to get from the library instead; what you want…Sonya ShaferJune 28, 2005
