Homeschooling is a journey. It’s a lifestyle. For me, it’s a passion. And, for others looking at us, it is…
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Homeschool Workboxes: Reorganization By Subject
In the last weeks of school we realized something. Our homeschool room organization was off. Well, not only had we…
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Sailboat at Sunset: A Chalk Pastels Tutorial
This chalk pastel tutorial is Nana’s third lesson. One of our favorites from the archives, more than two years ago……
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The Hodgepodge Homeschool Method
Our homeschool method is one that came about over time. Would it surprise you to know that our methods truly…
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Hodgepodge Gardens
Loving Creator, help me reawaken my childlike sense of wonder at the delights of Your world! ~ Marilyn Morgan Helleberg…
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10 Nostalgic Read Alouds
I love old books. By just looking at the covers of those pictured above, I can hear my grandparents’ voices…
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Child Training Bible Review
The Bible is the tool for life. The resource for parenting. The Child Training Bible (CTB) makes it easy to…
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Alphaphonics and More Learn-to-Read Resources
Today, I’m sharing a quick photo collage of our Vacation Bible School week. But I’m also at The Curriculum Choice…
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10 Flower and Fruit Chalk Pastel Tutorials
With all things blooming and growing, I thought it appropriate to share some beautiful chalk pastel tutorials of flowers and…
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Why Should You Homeschool? {Ten Reasons from the Hodgepodge}
I share the benefits of homeschooling all the time. But today, it’s the children making a top ten list of…
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Homeschool Makeover Series and Celebrating Summer
I’ve been sharing the stages of our homeschool makeover over the last months. Summer is the best time for assessing…
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Sandpiper Shore Bird: A Chalk Pastel Tutorial
On a lazy afternoon at the beach the children and I decided to draw a sandpiper – after seeing these…
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Hodgepodge Top Ten Must Have Items
Today I’m listing a hodgepodge of Top Ten Must Have items for Homeschooling. I’m spending 10 weeks sharing Top 10…
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