This homeschool journey can sometimes seem like a lonely one. Especially when someone puts you on the spot, questioning your motives, your reasons or even your qualifications. However, I’ve found an across the board way to respond to and deal with these type questions. The answer is… …Kindness. See, often what seems like criticism is […]
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The Ultimate Homeschool Pinterest Party
It’s a party! And even better – it’s a Pinterest Party! Each week I have the privilege of co-hosting the new Ultimate Homeschool Pinterest Party with Jamerrill of @FreeHomeschoolDeals and these fellow co-hostesses: Jenn @ Daze of Adventure Toni @ The Happy Housewife Staci @ Motherhood on a Dime What is the Ultimate Homeschool Pinterest […]
Start, End and Mix Up Homeschool with Unit Studies
Guess what? We ended our school year with a trip to France! Guess what else? All homeschoolers can take a trip to France any time of year. A couple of weeks ago, we started off our themed learning with Amanda Bennett’s Passport France. This week-long download and go study we spread out over two weeks […]
Triple 1070: Personal Biblical Finance for High School
Update!! There’s a 48 hour sale – details at the end! During May our Southern Hodgepodge of sites was sponsored by Triple 1070. I’m so very thankful because this is the course I sure wish I’d had in high school! This post contains affiliate links because we have used this curriculum in our home, thoroughly enjoyed […]
Garden Flower Study in Phone Photos
Our May was a bit of blur of celebratory times. And many an afternoon was rain-filled. But still we noticed the coming of summer as we brushed pass the hydrangea bushes by the front door. And because of all that rain we are bursting in green and growing things here in the south. Just this […]
Every Day
I have been struck today with the reminder of how gracious my God is to me. He gives me so many good gifts. . .my little family, protection, apple blossoms (yes, I am obsessed; they’re so beautiful they hurt!). . .protection has come to mind the most over the last week or so. I know […]
10 Go-To Recipes That Make My Life Easy
As a homeschool mama, I have to be on my toes to get my family of seven fed. I like to fill their tummies with good things yet my recipes must be practical and simple. You too?? I contribute recipes monthly to two sites. Recipes for the larger family at $5 Dinners and egg and […]
Impressionism with Chalk Pastel Art: Monet’s Bridge
Today we are painting with our pastels our version of Monet’s water lilies and the bridge. This art lesson came about as a result of our learning with Passport France Download n’ Go by Amanda Bennett. So, today we are not only offering this free chalk pastel tutorial but Unit Studies by Amanda Bennett has […]
Hundreds of Ways to Enjoy Your City on a Budget
Yesterday I shared an Ultimate Atlanta Staycation with you. Today I have the pleasure of sharing hundreds of ways to enjoy your city on a budget with the fabulous bloggers below. So pin this post for always. And enjoy your STAYcation! Mid Atlantic NW (or all), Connecticut :: Parenting Miracles Boston (or all), Massachusetts :: […]
Ultimate Atlanta Summer Staycation Guide: Free and Frugal Family Fun
Some of our very best summer memories are made with family right close to home. Today I offer up ideas for a super staycation in Atlanta! Plus, you can win tickets for a trip to the World of Coca-Cola, the Georgia Aquarium, and tickets to see the Atlanta Braves. Don’t miss this ultimate giveaway at […]
Scripture Stickies
Psalm 119:11 is a very popular Bible verse. It says, “Your Word I have hidden in my heart, That I might not sin against You.” I have been introduced to a fun way to do just that… Scripture Stickies!
A Hodgepodge of Favorite Books and Resources
The children should have the joy of living in far lands, in other persons, in other times – a delightful double existence; and this joy they will find, for the most part, in their story books. ~ Charlotte Mason Favorite books and resources are hard to narrow down to a list of ten! So, today […]
How to Let Summer Learning Happen
Are you feeling it too? The calendar is clearing up. There’s white space on the page, flip flops by the back door and blue skies outside! Choir, church activities, drama troupe have all ended for the year for us. Some subjects are wrapped up and tucked away. The girls are still practicing for piano recital […]