Here at Hodgepodge homeschool we are just about at the homeschool high school finish line. Time is going so fast that I find myself taking a deep breath – often. We are in the final two months of our eldest child’s senior year. This time I will share with you all those last, little things […]
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How To Make Essential Oils Part of Your Routine
Part of my wellness makeover is having essential oils as part of my daily routine. When my family and I first started using essential oils it was a bit overwhelming. But, just like anything else new, we built the habit. And the investment is worth it. So, I thought I’d share a few tips I […]
High School Homeschool Parent Teacher Conference
One of the grand balancing acts is that of being both a parent and a homeschool teacher. Add in the need for being the high school guidance counselor and a homeschool parent can be stressed. I find myself sometimes wishing that I could simply fall into one of those roles. And it is at those […]
Essential Oils 101
At the start of a new season I begin to think of how essential oils can support our health for the upcoming months. You might remember that essential oils are one of the ‘layers’ we use for promoting wellness in our family. And since I get several questions about essential oils, I thought I’d share […]
Space Shuttle Liftoff Chalk Art Tutorial
Because it is so much fun to pull out a blue or black piece of construction paper and make a space scene with chalk pastels, we share with you today a space shuttle liftoff chalk art tutorial! Once you make the billowing clouds of smoke and the blaze of rocket boosters with chalk – we […]
Chalk Pastel Art Frequently Asked Questions
Even though chalk pastels are an easy art medium, chalks do raise some questions now and then. You might have a question too. So, on this fifth day of Chalk Pastels 101, I share with you a recap of chalk pastel art frequently asked questions. *This post contains affiliate links to art supplies we adore. […]
You ARE an Artist: Chalk Pastels for All Ages
Are chalk pastels for all ages? For all artists? Yes they are! Wondering how? Let us show you. Chalk pastels are a unique art medium. Younger artists find chalk familiar and fun. Budding artists that are upper elementary aged and older, find such freedom in independent time with chalk tutorials and creating what they please. […]
You ARE an Artist: Chalk Pastel Supplies
Be gone the long, intimidating art supply list! Welcome to the family table, chalk pastels. Because we are so very passionate about this art medium, we want to be sure you know just how simple it is to enjoy chalk pastel art and how VERY short the supply list is. Chalk pastel supplies are affordable […]
You ARE an Artist: How to Get Started in Chalk Pastel Art
How to get started? That is the question! Just how to get started in chalk pastel art? First, I will share the three simple steps. A Simple Start in Chalk Pastels To get started, you just need three simple steps. 1, 2, 3 (1) Chalk pastels, (2) paper and (3) tutorials. That is it! (We […]
Jupiter Chalk Art Tutorial
We are continuing our astronomy studies – learning so much about our solar system from Apologia’s Exploring Creation with Astronomy elementary textbook. Not too long ago we read about Jupiter’s giant red spot and her more than 60 moons! So, we thought we’d combine science and art and paint Jupiter with chalk pastels! Don’t you […]
Happy Election Day Chalk Art Tutorial
Nana is here with a very quick and fun Election Day Chalk Art Tutorial. This is an easy chalk pastel you can do in under five minutes any time during an election year! You could even time yourself to see if you can do it in one minute! Supplies needed: White construction paper or printer […]
Prep-Ahead Meals From Scratch for The Whole Family
I am always on the look out for practical, healthy and delicious meals for my family. And I am so excited about Prep-Ahead Meals From Scratch by my friend Alea Milham. Why am I excited? ~ This post contains an affiliate link to this cookbook we adore. If you click on the link, you […]
Monogrammed Epipen Bags
In all of our allergy-friendly years, we have been through several Epipen bags. The bags go with us everywhere and have to be sturdy. Recently, I came across monogrammed Cinch Sac bags from Thirty-One and my friend Susan Williams at Bags Bring Us Together. I was thrilled! So, I purchased one for each of our […]