5 Steps to a Simplified Summer Homeschool Routine
It’s almost summer! As year-round homeschoolers who live in a state with yucky winters, we have to change things up in the summer. I’m posting…
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Have you thought about your family culture?
What is your family culture, and how can you change it? Culture is an interesting concept. Family culture even more so. In all honesty, it’s…
The Best Podcasts for Homeschool Moms
My eyes have been opened. I have discovered a whole new world of podcasts that I didn’t know existed, and it’s all thanks to you. I…
Finding Balance and Rest
Sometimes I feel certain that if I could just find balance, I could cure all kinds of problems in my family. Fighting kids, messy house,…
Teaching kids to pray
I have a tween who begs to be passed by when we call on someone to pray. I have one middle kid who is happy…
A Homeschool Mom’s Guide to Teaching Reading
There are many, MANY resources available for teaching a child to read. When my first child was in preschool, I was completely overwhelmed. My first…
Part 2 – Every Mom’s Guide to Getting Organized with Meal Planning
Last week we talked about getting organized in the New Year. I shared what my weekly schedule looks like: (Update: If you missed it, here’s…
A Stress-Free Approach to Scheduling Your Homeschool Year
If you homeschool, you’ve probably fallen behind at some point. If you’re a working-from-home homeschool mom like me, you’ve probably fallen way behind. Seriously behind….
Gaining Perspective to Grow Thankfulness
I’ve had one of those weeks. You know, the tearing-my-hair-out, can’t-get-everything-done, kids are fighting, everything is going wrong kind of week. I’ve been stressed (that’s…
15 Ways to Save Money on Homeschool Curriculum
It’s that time of year again! My kids are finishing up the school year, and I’m getting ready to fork over a good part of…
Why the Easter Bunny comes to my house on Saturday
I love holidays and birthdays. Growing up, Easter Sunday centered around Bible reading, family, and delicious food, and I dreamed of similar Easter family…