This August we were very fortunate that our Governor decided to declare all residents were allowed free admittance into State Parks from August 11 until Labor Day. We decided to take advantage of such an opportunity. With one income and…
Summer is coming to end. Sigh. I am a person that is powered by three things: coffee, sunshine, and warm temperatures. Alas, I will have to resort to more coffee for warmth. Maybe pumpkin coffee. I know Maine is probably…
Our world today is so different from the world I grew up in as a kid. I’m sure all you moms out there can relate, though, I may be dating myself. Computers weren’t in every home and used on a…
I take every opportunity I can to have fun with my kids and show them what life is all about. I homeschool so they can be out in the world, a more natural setting for learning. We don’t go out…
It is almost time for back-to-homeschool for many people. We homeschool year-round, but we start our full schedule after Labor Day. It is a fun time for new supplies and new curriculum. Even my kids get excited about the new…
I love STEM activities. I’m always on the hunt for a new challenge to throw at my kids, hence this STEM tower challenge. What I love most about STEM is that it encourages kids to think, test, evaluate, and then…
As a homeschooling family, we are able to be with our kids, create a schedule that works for our family, and teach our kids the way we think is best. It is great. However, some things I thought would be…
The Vikings are coming! Or at least, a Viking ship is coming. I could not pass up on this learning opportunity for the kids. To be honest, I was also dying to see it for myself. Who doesn’t like Vikings?!…