As a fellow homeschool mom, I know what it’s like to feel worn out by all the options online. But I also know that homeschooling can be simple and full of freedom. That’s why these fabulous homeschoolers and I gathered the top homeschool resources to help your homeschool be the best it can be! SIGN […]
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The Ws of Winter Learning With Nature Study
We’ve been contemplating the Ws of winter learning with nature study. These bits of nature study we enjoyed here and there over the last two weeks. Some spontaneous, some purposeful. The Ws of Winter Learning With Nature Study One of our nature walks was a Friday afternoon treat with friends at the park. We went […]
Simple Strategies for Feeding the Family
I had the privilege of sharing Simple Strategies for Feeding the Family at Your Best Homeschool Year Ever online summit with Lori Lane and The End in Mind. To complement that, I am sharing some favorite resources for feeding the family – all in one spot – so they are easy to find. Simple Strategies […]
How to Get Back in a Routine
How to get back into a routine after a couple weeks of sickness. Here is the simple answer with doable steps for your homeschool! How To Get Back Into a Routine After Sickness A mixture of these for your family and your homeschool: Lower expectations. Do just the basics. Then, fall back into your habits. Leave […]
Christmas Budget Dwindling? Frugal Gift Ideas and Crafts
Is your Christmas budget dwindling? Become quite versed in making Christmas happen for cheap with these frugal gift ideas and crafts. I love giving gifts and am too stubborn to just tell the family “we are not doing gifts this year”. So I have been determined to make Christmas gifts happen, regardless of our budget! […]
The Ultimate Guide to Lovely Christmas Activities for Your Homeschool
This guide to lovely Christmas activities for your homeschool is designed to be filled with ideas to simplify and enjoy the season. So, fix a steamy cup of hot chocolate and settle into your favorite chair by the twinkling holiday lights. In the last several years I’ve shared how we take December off from homeschool. […]
Creating A Purposeful and Intentional Christmas Season In Your Homeschool
Yes, you can have peace and calmness in the middle of the seasonal chaos. Here are my best tips for creating a purposeful and intentional Christmas season in your homeschool. Enjoy these tips on how to use the Christmas celebrations, the decorations, the music, the festivities of this time of year as a springboard for […]
Simplify With Three Gifts for Christmas
Give three gifts for Christmas for each child. Narrow down the focus of your gift giving. Enjoy Christmas. Celebrate the true meaning. Here is the habit that helped us simplify gift giving for our children. Three gifts for Christmas. The calendar flipped to November. Today, the days to Christmas widget on my desktop says 46 […]
Tips for Operation Christmas Child Shoebox Shopping
Operation Christmas Child shoebox shopping is the best! Ideas and tips for keeping an eye out for items for packing shoeboxes throughout the year. My boys love to pack shoeboxes every year for Operation Christmas Child. It is something we look forward to and I want to make sure we have plenty of supplies to fill multiple […]
The Homeschool Mom’s Easy Ideas for Keeping Home
Do you ever feel discouraged, trying to homeschool in a cluttered, dirty house? Use the homeschool mom’s easy ideas for keeping home. I admit, a cluttered and dirty house disturbs my well-being and makes it hard for me to focus. I used to wait until all the school work was done before starting myself and […]
The Ultimate List of Creative Ideas for the Left-Brained Homeschooler
Here are some creative ideas for the left-brained homeschooler that do not involve crafts or glue. Suggestions for right-brained homeschoolers are included as well. As a homeschool mom, I am a left-brained homeschooler with traditional style, and that is ok! In the beginning, I ran my homeschool like a traditional school. We had a classroom, […]
A Day in Your Prayer Life: Examples for a Homeschool Mom
Whatever your need is today, don’t give up. Your answer is on the way. It may be just a heartbeat away. Examples for a day in your prayer life. I have written about our little friend the squirrel before. I’ve told you how it comes right up to the door, looks in and waits for […]
He Will Give You R.E.S.T.
We got a new mattress yesterday. We chose one of those memory foam ones because we hope we will be able to rest better at night. I hear so many people talking about being tired lately. We are bombarded on every side by negative stuff through the TV and internet. We have more gadgets to make life […]
Devotionals for Working and Homeschool Moms
These devotionals for working and homeschool moms are encouraging and practical for everyday life. I’ve finally embraced the fact that there are seasons and stages in life, and during these times there are often different expectations and standards I have for myself. I had been taught at an early age that it is important to […]