Here at Hodgepodge we are passionate about reminding you that You ARE an Artist! And providing opportunities for doing art. Simple, frugal and fun tutorials. Art for ALL ages! So here are the top art lessons of 2014. 1. Free Fall Art Lessons for All Ages – Pull out those fantastic reds, oranges, browns, yellows […]
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Top Hodgepodge Recipes for Feeding the Family
It is THE time of year for slow cooking. For simple recipes. We all need to get back in a routine so there is not much time for cooking meals. And with cooler weather we are often craving some comfort food at our house. So I have put together a round up of the top […]
Top Homeschool Organization Helps
Our organization is based on needs. What we have done and continue to do when we organize it to think about what bothers us the most and tackle that. That’s the approach we made. Just the stacks and stuff. There were so many stacks of papers and books and notebooks and folders. Now each child […]
Top Hodgepodge Homeschool Habits
It’s the time of year that families might be wondering how to get started homeschooling. Or thinking about getting back into a routine and getting organized after the holidays. So I thought I’d share our top Hodgepodge homeschool habits. Those YOU read most often! Top Hodgepodge Homeschool Habits But first, one of my favorite quotes: […]
Successful Healthy Habits
My 2014 has been marked with building successful healthy habits. I surely had several bumps along the way. Challenges that opened my eyes to another habit I needed to focus on. Yet another ‘layer’ to address. So, since this time of year is especially the time to reflect and to make changes and resolutions, I […]
Christmas Fun at The Ultimate Homeschool Pinning Party
Welcome to the Ultimate Homeschool Pinning Party! This week we are featuring pins for Christmas Fun! Enjoy, and please do stop back by each week! —> Follow my Christmas Pinterest board! I have the privilege of co-hosting the Ultimate Homeschool Pinning Party each week with these wonderful ladies: Jamerrill @FreeHomeschoolDeals Jenn @ Daze of Adventure […]
Christmas Chalk Art at Hodgepodge
Christmas art all in one spot… because you ARE an artist… Christmas Star over Bethlehem – This lesson is a simple, yet a lovely one to celebrate the Christmas season. My students enjoyed the bright colors and the velvet blue night sky that we painted. Christmas ornament – Nana decided we needed a painterly effect […]
Making Christmas Memories at The Ultimate Homeschool Pinning Party
Welcome to the Ultimate Homeschool Pinning Party! This week we are featuring pins for making Christmas memories and more. Enjoy, and please do stop back by each week! —> Follow my Christmas Pinterest board! I have the privilege of co-hosting the Ultimate Homeschool Pinning Party each week with these wonderful ladies: Jamerrill @FreeHomeschoolDeals Jenn @ […]
You Are An Artist: What’s Under Your Christmas Tree?
What’s under your Christmas tree? No, I am not the elf on the shelf spying at your gifts under the tree! I thought that this would be fun for all of you artists to paint a picture of YOUR Christmas tree (well, the bottom branches) and all of the secrets packaged in bright colored boxes […]
100 Every Day Uses for Essential Oils
Thanks to my friend, Jenny, we were introduced to Young Living Essential Oils. And am I ever thankful! These oils have been a tool in my Healthy Mama journey and another step towards overall health for our entire family. So I share with you 100 Everyday Uses for Essential Oils. (The information I share here […]
You ARE An Artist: Your Favorite Christmas Cookies
Tis the season for baking Christmas cookies! Christmas cookies are an art form, wouldn’t you agree? So, we wondered what type of Christmas cookies you love to bake and decorate. Some of our favorites are Christmas stars, trees, cookies shaped like ornaments and candy canes. There are always plenty of sprinkles. Maybe you like icing… […]
A Day in the Life with Essential Oils
I have been on a journey. For decades. I guess it could also be called a search. And now I share with you a day in the life with essential oils. Because I just can’t keep quiet any more. Young Living Essential Oils are a tool on this health journey – a tool that has […]
Penguins of Madagascar Art Tutorial
In honor of the latest DreamWorks animation film, Penguins of Madagascar, we thought we’d enjoy a chalk pastel painting! The penguins are such funny little characters and we had fun remembering quotes as we sketched. “Just smile and wave boys. Smile and wave.” We used these chalk pastels colors: black, orange, yellow and blue. Now […]