I love winter books because it's sometimes the only glimpse of winter we get. I grew up in the upper Midwest, so it often seems a bit weird to be raising a family in the Mojave Desert where it doesn't snow. Our kids don't really understand how cold and snowy it can get up north! So, we get ... Read More about Beautiful Winter Books for Kids
Beautiful Winter Books for Kids
Homeschool Routine – A Day in the Life of Our Homeschool
Many potential homeschoolers want to know exactly what they’re getting into before the make they jump into homeschooling. What is a typical homeschool routine? Follow me as I take you through a day in the life of homeschooling a 10 and a 7 year old. Based on ages, they’re in 5th and 2nd ... Read More about Homeschool Routine – A Day in the Life of Our Homeschool
Setting Goals for the New Year
In last week’s post, Skip Resolutions and make a Quit List, I explored how I love making a Quit List for the New Year instead of making resolutions. I also love setting goals. This is a great time of year to evaluate current goals and set new ones. I set goals for our homeschool when I ... Read More about Setting Goals for the New Year
Skip Resolutions and Make a Quit List
Resolutions are incredibly popular each New Year, but they’re also easy to give up on after just a few weeks. How many of us have truly followed through with any New Year’s resolutions? Instead, I like to look at the start of a new year through the eyes of my Quit List. Yep, I make a list of things ... Read More about Skip Resolutions and Make a Quit List
BookShark American History Lap Books
Our first experiences with lap books were pretty close to complete failures. They’re incredibly popular among homeschoolers, but this was one type of project that I hoped we wouldn’t do again. I ended up doing most of the work, and my kids didn’t get much out of them. When BookShark ... Read More about BookShark American History Lap Books
15 Engaging STEM Toys for Kids
When I first discovered the push to get kids involved in STEM projects, I kinda thought it was parents pushing their kids towards this interest just because that's where all the high end jobs seem to be heading. But what if a kid isn't a STEM kid by nature? My oldest sure didn't have an ... Read More about 15 Engaging STEM Toys for Kids
Homeschooling During the Holidays
Last year was a crazy hectic year for me. It felt like I was being pulled in all sorts of directions by activities and groups that weren't all that important to us. Luckily, I realized that I needed to identify my priorities and refocus my energy those key items. This year I'm all about priorities ... Read More about Homeschooling During the Holidays
FREE – Christmas Gratitude Printable
Expressing gratitude and showing kindness should be something that we do all year, but these actions are especially popular during the holiday season. Help your kids learn to express gratitude and think about good deeds that they can do this holiday season with this FREE Christmas Gratitude and ... Read More about FREE – Christmas Gratitude Printable
Raise Independent Learners with Homeschooling
One of my favorite reasons for homeschooling is freedom. Even if you have strict homeschool laws in your state, there is so much freedom to be found in the homeschool journey. I love taking advantage of this by allowing my kids the freedom to pursue their own interests through independent learning ... Read More about Raise Independent Learners with Homeschooling
Finding Balance as a Homeschool Mom
In Finding Balance in Your Homeschool Routine, I explored ways to not go crazy with our busy homeschool schedules. It’s easy to feel overwhelmed with all there is to do as a homeschool family. In this post, we’re going to take the homeschool mom out of the homeschool! Let’s explore what it means to ... Read More about Finding Balance as a Homeschool Mom
Our 4-Day a Week Homeschool Schedule
One of the many freedoms that homeschooling allows us is the ability to find a schedule that best fits our families. We don’t have to follow a strict Monday thru Friday daytime school schedule if that’s not the rhythm we want for our homeschool journey. Over the years, we’ve come to settle ... Read More about Our 4-Day a Week Homeschool Schedule
Gifts for Homeschool Moms
Do you have a homeschool mom in your life? Your wife, sister, daughter, niece, or just a good friend? Are you looking for something that she's sure to love? Check out these gifts for homeschool moms for ideas to pamper her. ... Read More about Gifts for Homeschool Moms