Families choose to homeschool for different reasons. We certainly have many reasons why we choose to take this path in life. However, it seems it all comes down to one word FREEDOM. One reason we homeschool is for the freedom to…
Thanksgiving is fast approaching which means it is time to start preparing for the big gathering. It is a perfect time to get the kids involved. After all, Thanksgiving is a time for family and showing gratitude for the wonderful…
In today’s world, technology is rapidly changing and becoming more and more a part of our lives. The world our kids are growing up in is far different than the one we experienced as kids. Our kids need to be…
I don’t know about you, but my kids are like clockwork when it comes to snack time. They seem to have an internal alarm that goes off to let them know it is time to eat. Most of the time…
Anyone who follows me on social media may have noticed that my kids and I do a lot of cooking together. I didn’t realize how much until I started looking through some of my online feeds. Every week there is…
We all have those days. You know the day when the kids are cranky, or you, and everything seems like a battle. You had a rough weekend, and you aren’t as organized as you thought you were so you’re scrambling…
Blogging can be a real challenge. It is especially hard when you are starting out. You’re not sure if what you are doing is making an impact and if it is worth all the hard work. You keep going on…
I went to college to be a teacher and spent nine years in public and private schools teaching. Believe me, I heard a lot about homeschooling and not in a positive light. I was taught by educators that pushed the…
I will admit I love history! I get way too excited about history time with my kids. We always have a bazillion extra reading books we can never get to in a week, but we have them. I love studying…
Are you like me? Do you have a child that needs to always be moving? His foot is tapping, his pencil is spinning, he’s laying across half the table, and somehow he has his feet balanced on the top of…