Podcasts: Your New Best Friend
Depsite the popularity of podcasts, I’m going to assume there are still some of you that don’t quite know what one is. (Think talk radio program that you can download on your phone or tablet.) Or you have an idea, but doubt it’s anything that you...
Online Highschool Curriculum: 101
The decision to homeschool usually means that the word “highschool” will induce fear and panic somewhere along the journey. It’s almost inevitable. The closer the child gets to 9th grade, the more of an existential crisis it becomes. Did I do enough? Does he/she...
4 Misconceptions That Could Hinder Your Kids
Even after eighteen years of homeschooling I can’t claim to know it all or have all of the answers. I’m still learning, still struggling, still looking for ways to improve. However, I have come across four misconceptions that are common among homeschoolers...
An Un-typical Book List To Add To Your Library
We love going to the library to check out what’s new instead of being confined to the same books over and over. Sometimes it’s nice to have a book list to jump start ideas. Ok, I don’t want to have to read the same books over and over. Let’s be...
A Well-Rounded Science Program
In this house, we love science. Discovering how things work, how they function, playing with ingredients, memorizing the elements of the Periodic Table, assembling boxes of physics activities, and performing chemistry experiments, reading on plate tectonics or atomic...
A Math Program for Busy Boys
I have four very busy boys between the ages of 2 and 9. Sitting still or concentrating on math problems isn’t on their list of favorite things to do. I also want my children to enjoy learning, especially at this age, and not fear math. Numbers are fun! This led...
Start your Day with Shakespeare
Our family cherishes our morning time each school day. Having a large family with varying age ranges can make homeschool challenging. Morning time was the gift that helps bring us together each day. From the high schooler to the toddler, we can enjoy some great books...
The Right Homeschool Planner
As 2019 comes to a close, let the 2020 homeschool planning begin! I do my big homeschool planning in the summer, but I always re-evaluate during the winter break. And with that planning, I sometimes need to grab a new planner. I’ve used the Living Well Planner,...
Last-minute Gifts That People Will Actually Want
If you’re like me, you’re realizing that Christmas is weeks away and you need last-minute gift ideas NOW. This hit me and led to this blog. I’m hoping I’m not alone! For those out there like me (procrastinators), I’ve compiled all of my...About Me
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