The community helpers puzzle. Its pieces dumped in the floor, again. I find myself frustrated, again. Frustrated to pick up the pieces and frustrated we were all sick. Frustrated we couldn’t get out and help the victims of recent flooding. Practical Prayer But the Lord calmly gave me an answer, in His patient way. As […]
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Planning to be spontaneous – the household notebook
The household notebook – also known by many other names – the home binder, control journal, family organizer, command central, etc. It’s kind of the brain, if you will, containing all those things you need to keep track of in your home. All those things that, if you’re like me, you try to remember in […]
8 Ways to Conquer Math Phobia
We at Hodgepodge welcome Teaching Textbooks today to share answers for math phobia… How can you deal with a fear of math if your child has it? Don’t believe the lie that math is just a natural talent for the select few. Here are eight things you can do to improve your approach to homeschooling […]
Video Art Course for All Ages
You asked for it! And we are so excited to introduce our video art course for all ages! With the same simple art supply list as our written tutorials, this format makes it even easier to build a love of art this year. Don’t miss the GIANT chalk pastel giveaway at the end! Video Art […]
How to Make a Month of Meals to Fill Your Freezer
I am thrilled to introduce you to my long-time friend, Paige Harbuck! She has encouraged me in so very many ways and just one of those is in the area of feeding your family. She is sharing a series on freezer cooking with us. Her tips will change your life! Here’s Paige sharing how to […]
Best of Healthy Habits
Now we just couldn’t head into the new year without a look at a hodgepodge of healthy habits, could we? I’ll pulling out all the stops with the best of healthy mama habits. The Lord has blessed me with a wealth of tools and I just have to share about them and remind myself as […]
Top Art Tutorials at Hodgepodge
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 […]
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 […]