10 Tips for Peaceful Quiet Time
I’m a classic introvert. I need time to be quiet and to process my thoughts. Because I homeschool my 5 kids, and have a husband who…
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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…
How to Teach Homeschool Geography
Yes, it’s true. I teach all of my kids from ONE geography text. Crazy, right? I just wanted to share this resource with you all…
An Interview with Pam Barnhill – start your homeschool day with Morning Time!
I’ve recently shared how much I enjoy listening to podcasts, and it definitely hasn’t been a secret that my favorite homeschool podcaster is Pam…
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…
IQ Candy – learning fun for kids
This year we’ve noticed that we need to fill in a few gaps in our homeschool curriculum. Namely, we needed to add some logic skills. We…
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…
Homeschool Preschool Curriculum Ideas from the Target Dollar Spot
This year, I am homeschooling three big kids, with two littles in the house. Having never had five kids before now, I don’t know exactly…
Homeschool Lesson Planner Review – Erin Condren Teacher’s Lesson Planner
I am so thrilled to show this to you all. Because while I’ve been using my Erin Condren Life Planner for…well, life, and squeezing in…
Language Arts Homeschool Curriculum – Logic of English Review
As a parent with five kids (gulp), who homeschools (double gulp) I’m always looking to re-evaluate all aspects of what we do for school….
Trim Healthy Mama Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookies
Does anyone else love cookies? These Trim Healthy Mama Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookies definitely satisfy my cravings! My daughter is the co-creator of this recipe!…