Our artists have some top art tutorials here at Hodgepodge! I’m sharing your top 10 favorite art tutorials, below. In case you missed them, be sure to browse and pin to enjoy in 2017. Top Art Tutorials at Hodgepodge 100 Free Art Lessons for All Ages – really it is more than 100 free art […]
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The Habit of Hymns
I have an old hymnal – one passed down. I’m not sure how it came to be on my end table. But I’m sure glad it is there. Heaven came down and glory filled my soul, When at the cross the Savior made me whole… I’ve always loved the old hymns. Like many, I was […]
10 Practical Christmas Habits
When it comes to the holidays, I prefer simple and practical. So today I’ve gathered the same for you. I hope you find encouragement as well as something that will bless your home this time of year with 10 practical Christmas habits… 1. Christmas Budget Dwindling? by Trisha. Salt dough ornaments, a room redo, dress […]
Art with Pastels Plus Winter Fun Tutorial
Many of my friends know of our art habit. My mother, Nana, is a Master Artist. A couple of times a month, she teaches my five children an art lesson. Usually these lessons complement our nature studies. Other times Nana guides us in a surprise, like her Mug of Hot Chocolate. Back in February 2010, […]
I Am Santa Claus
My three-year-old daughter brought me a picture the other day. She said, “Daddy, here is a picture of you.” She handed me the picture. This particular picture was taken before she was born. In it were the three older children with a red-suited man who had a long, white beard. Santa Claus. Ever since my […]
Have a Thanksgiving Homeschool Celebration
We have been going full force over here before the upcoming blessed holidays. That’s because we have a goal of a Thanksgiving Homeschool Celebration. See, at Thanksgiving we share some of our best work with grandparents. They are a captive audience, bless them. I am so glad we’ve maintained this helpful habit of a Thanksgiving […]
Thanksgiving Art for All Ages
Oh it’s November! And that means it is time for Thanksgiving. AND Thanksgiving art for all ages! Because you ARE an artist, I’ve gathered up some favorites for you. Charlie Brown Thanksgiving This would be a great follow up to watching the Charlie Brown special or the Charlie Brown movie! Charlie Brown Thanksgiving Chalk Art […]
Thanksgiving Habits I’m Thankful For
Long time Hodgepodge readers might remember our sister site, Habits for a Happy Home. This wonderful spot was a place to share helpful habits. Each of the ladies that wrote for Habits is a personal friend of mine. Well, all of us friends found ourselves in the habit of rest in our writing. But… there […]
Holiday Chalk Pastel Art Tutorials
Enjoy art during celebratory times! What better time to pull out the chalk pastels but at Thanksgiving, Christmas, Easter, patriotic celebrations and more? Wrap up a Five in a Row homeschool study, create an art masterpiece to give as a gift and simply enjoy our holiday art tutorials for the sheer joy of it all. […]
Chalk Pastels: Frugal Art for All Ages
One of the reasons we love chalk pastels is simply because this medium is frugal art for all ages. As a teacher and a mother, I know I have been intimidated by a long list of expensive art supplies. The fear of the cost and the fear of simply being able to accomplish the art […]
How to Meet The Needs of an Age Range
There seem to be certain times of year I am keenly aware of the needs of an age range of children that we have. It’s continually changing. Just when I think my husband and I have things set, there is something new. Just how to meet the needs of an age range? I asked myself […]
Field of Sunflowers Chalk Pastel Art Tutorial
When Nana was in Italy this summer she got to visit a beautiful field of sunflowers. She shares this wonderful memory with you in chalk pastel form. It’s a video field of sunflowers chalk pastel art tutorial for all ages. So gather around and enjoy – because you ARE an artist! Field of Sunflowers Chalk […]
Essential Oils Organization
Here at Hodgepodge it seems we are in a constant state of finding out how things work best. The best homeschool spaces for learning, the best arrangement of our days and the best organization so that we can find things quickly. Organization is a constant in our large-ish family household. So when I came across […]