Our slow and steady start to homeschool led us to full throttle back to school. Over the last three weeks we have started more subjects, added some extras to our days. Plus, one by one, the extracurricular ramped up as well. And it’s all good. Though I do miss the days of summer and the […]
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How to Have a Happy Marriage When the Nest is Empty
My nest isn’t completely empty yet, but one chick has flown the coop and the other stays out on long flights most of the time only coming home at night to roost. So I do experience on a regular basis the empty nest. When I homeschooled, I planned ahead to the days when I would […]
Review: Well Planned Day High School Planners
Just last week I shared about our family homeschool planning meeting. With high schoolers I feel this is especially important. The Well Planned Day planners play a major role in our writing down of assignments and overall accountability. Today I am telling you all about the four year high school planners we use with our […]
It’s All In The Preparation
My Daddy was like a turtle, slow and steady. He could work any of the younger men into the ground. I can’t remember Daddy ever saying these exact words, but he truly lived by this sentiment: “Measure twice – cut once.” For those who didn’t have his patience and were in a hurry to get […]
A Seasonal Start in Chalk Pastels: Fall!
Introducing A Seasonal Start in Chalk Pastels: Fall! Our latest ebook contains six tutorials for beginning or continuing art lessons in the chalk pastel medium. Just $3.95 What’s included? Encouragement to getting started and simple supply list NEW tutorials! acorn pumpkin patch caramel apple little owl in the tree turkey BONUS –> classic apple or […]
Meal Planning and More at The Ultimate Homeschool Pinterest Party
Welcome! I have the privilege of co-hosting the Ultimate Homeschool Pinterest Party each week with these wonderful ladies: Jamerrill @FreeHomeschoolDeals Jenn @ Daze of Adventure Toni @ The Happy Housewife Staci @ Motherhood on a Dime Tricia @ Hodgepodge So your pins will show up on all five sites! And the party starts every Friday […]
Weekly Homeschool Planning Meeting with Multiple Ages
Along with our habits, our weekly homechool planning meeting helps build the ‘bones’ of our homeschool days. Our family meeting with all our children gives us an outline for the week ahead. There are so many benefits to this time together. Photo by Amy Law Weekly Homeschool Planning Meeting With Multiple Ages So, before I […]
Top 10 Things to Do in Atlanta for Labor Day Weekend
We love going to local World of Coca-Cola, Georgia Aquarium and Stone Mountain. We recently celebrated Middle Girl’s birthday at World of Coca-Cola recently and built some great memories searching for the Vault of Secret Formula. We went with our church family to Stone Mountain in July. And we’ve been to the Georgia Aquarium three […]
Yes You Can Teach Art – Homeschool Super Heroes Interview Tomorrow!
They are some of the most frequently asked questions I am asked: How do I add art to my homeschool? How do I deal with the mess? What are some simple supplies to have on hand? But I’m just not artistic – how can I teach my children? Here’s your personal invitation to join me […]
What Are You Hungering and Thirsting For? (+ Sauerkraut Recipe)
We welcome Amy Waters to our group of authors here at Habits for a Happy Home. You may remember her from when she shared her wonderful gift idea using the Jesse Tree Advent. We look forward to her sharing with us each month now… What are you hungering and thirsting for? Have you ever made […]
Last Minute Homeschool Curriculum Funds Giveaway!
The 1st Annual “Last Minute Homeschool Curriculum Funds” Giveaway Welcome friends! We are excited to bring you a giveaway designed to bless homeschooling families with “last minute funds” to use to purchase curriculum in their homeschool. This year is the very first year and we have three amazing prizes! We are giving away $750 in […]
Preschool and Toddler Resources at The Ultimate Homeschool Pinterest Party!
Welcome! I have the privilege of co-hosting the Ultimate Homeschool Pinterest Party each week with these wonderful ladies: Jamerrill @FreeHomeschoolDeals Jenn @ Daze of Adventure Toni @ The Happy Housewife Staci @ Motherhood on a Dime Tricia @ Hodgepodge So your pins will show up on all five sites! And the party starts every Friday […]
Homeschool Reorganization: Simplification and Reordering Priorities
What? Just a couple weeks in and already reorganizing? Yep. That’s because we started slow and steady, savoring summer. (We still are!) Then we started adding in a little more with language arts. This week we are almost full-fledged back to homeschool with extracurricular activities on top. But at the heart of our reorganization is […]