How and Why to Include Fun in Your Homeschool
One of my goals this year for my homeschool is to have fun. It is so easy to get in a rut and go through the motions each day. I get bored. The kids get bored. It doesn’t have to…
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St. Patrick’s Day Surprise Cake with Kids
St. Patrick’s Day is coming. The kids and I decided to have some fun baking. We intended to make a St. Patrick’s Day Peek-a-Boo cake as seen on the site Mom Loves Baking. We were going to make it into…
Soap Making with Kids: A Fun Learning Activity
In the world we live in, you can go to a store and buy whatever you need. You need clothes, food, cleaning products. Go to the store. I like to teach my kids skills that are often called “old fashioned”…
10 Fun Indoor Activities For Days Kids Can’t Get Out
It is so hard when kids are cooped up indoors for too long. They often get in trouble because they have too much energy or get too bored because they want to be out and can’t go. So they often…
New Year’s Resolutions With Kids: Why It Is Important
The year is coming to a close and a new one will begin soon. Now is the time of year when people start reflecting on their lives and setting new goals for the new year to come. Why not get…
Out in the World: Our Boston Trip With Kids
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…
The Importance of Living History Field Trips in Your Homeschool
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…
Fun Strategy Games to Include in Your Homeschool
Most people are surprised when they see our large game collection. We have a large variety of cards to board games. It is an ever-growing collection. We often play games together after dinner or on the weekends, especially in the…
Apple Activities for Kids: Fun Tips to Sneak Learning into a Trip to the Orchard
September! This one word makes people think of different things. For some, it may be going back to school, while others think of cooler days and relief from the hot summer. For me, I think of apple picking and all…
Our End-of-Summer Trips to the State Parks
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…