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Read more about the article Step Out of Your Comfort Zone Mom and Dad {Raise Kids Who Take Risks}

Step Out of Your Comfort Zone Mom and Dad {Raise Kids Who Take Risks}

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  • Post published:December 28, 2020
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If you've followed me for a while, you know we are a Scout family. I was my son's den leader for four years, and I am currently my daughter's Scoutmaster.…

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Achievements- Wordless Wednesday

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Wordless Wednesday is a time to share an image or images that speak for themselves. Achievements Over the weekend, we were finally able to celebrate some of our kids' achievements.…

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The Secret Life of Homeschoolers

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What do you do all day? Do your kids like being homeschooled? How long are you going to homeschool your kids? How do you make sure they are socialized? As…

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Read more about the article How and Why to Include Fun in Your Homeschool

How and Why to Include Fun in Your Homeschool

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  • Post published:February 28, 2019
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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…

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Read more about the article Preparing for Thanksgiving: 5 Easy Ways Kids Can Help

Preparing for Thanksgiving: 5 Easy Ways Kids Can Help

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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…

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Read more about the article An Outside Board Game to Make With Your Kids

An Outside Board Game to Make With Your Kids

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  • Post published:September 10, 2018
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For a fun activity one afternoon, I decided to make a large board game for the kids in the driveway. Why not? It was Friday, it was gorgeous out, and…

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Read more about the article 10 Fun Books To Read To Your Older Kids

10 Fun Books To Read To Your Older Kids

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  • Post published:September 6, 2018
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In my family, we enjoy reading. Ever since my kids were little I have read to them. They would sit for long stretches of time listening to one book after…

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Read more about the article 5 Back-to-Homeschool Traditions (To Start the School Year Right)

5 Back-to-Homeschool Traditions (To Start the School Year Right)

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  • Post published:August 14, 2018
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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…

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Read more about the article 5 Homeschool Challenges I Didn’t Expect

5 Homeschool Challenges I Didn’t Expect

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  • Post published:August 6, 2018
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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.…

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