Marie Bentley
Marie is a freelance writer and homeschooling mom of four – three adult kids and an 11-year-old – who, for the last 16 years has made the Lowcountry her home. While her family spends a large portion of the year traveling throughout the country, she's actually quite the homebody. When she's not writing – something she's been doing for almost 30 years– Marie loves getting out and about in Charleston, weaving local history into her youngest' homeschool lessons, and exploring the many resources, sites, museums, and landscapes SC has to offer. One of Marie's bucket list items is to visit/hike each of the 47 state parks. Will this be the year she completes the goal?
Marie chronicles all of it on her homeschool blog and YouTube channel.
Things to Do With Kids on Rainy Days in Charleston
One of the many plus sides of living in Charleston is that we have weather that can, for the most part, be enjoyed year round. The downside though is that it tends to rain...
Charleston Day School: A Hidden Gem (Attend Their Open House!)
On a crisp fall morning that quickly gave way to a warm, sunny afternoon in Charleston, as I meandered the beautifully landscaped archways and paths of Charleston Day School, a common theme presented itself...
So, You’ve Made the Decision to Homeschool. Now What?
Regardless of the type of education you choose for your child, you want what is best for your family with their success and happiness as the ultimate goal. For our family, we learned early...
Annual Atalaya Arts and Crafts Festival Celebrates and Inspires
Cultural events like the Atalaya Arts and Crafts Festival held at Huntington Beach State Park instill a sense of community on the Grand Strand. The annual juried art show celebrates artists across the country who make...
A Fall Bucket List That Works for Charleston
Fall is an interesting time of year in Charleston because we really don't have an autumn season to speak of, it's a bit too warm still for a hot pumpkin spice latte (though I'm...
Tips to Getting Started as a Homeschooler in Charleston (Part 1)
The idea of sending the kids back to school, for many parents across the Lowcountry, is a welcomed one. They anticipate less noise, relatively lower grocery bills, and a sense of normalcy by getting...