A new year can offer a clean slate. Here’s how you can find encouragement and even a new start in the day to day homeschooling and household tasks. Sometimes I find that performing a common, household task helps me to think. The past couple of years I’ve gotten into the habit of cleaning off the […]
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The Very Best Tips for Homeschooling in January: A Homeschool Mom’s Secrets
Here is a homeschool mom’s best tips for homeschooling in January! With the January homeschool comes several comforts. Like moving math up close to the fire. Fuzzy socks and soft sweaters, blankets. It’s just so suitable for reading. And since we are indoors, it is of course, a perfect time for ART! A Homeschool Mom’s […]
Jessica’s Candy Bar Brownies Recipe
My cousin Jessica shared her special Candy Bar Brownies recipe with us over the holidays. You will love these! Jessica’s Candy Bar Brownies Recipe Recipe: Jessica’s candy bar brownies Ingredients 1 box plain Betty Crocker Fudge Brownie Mix (red box) 3 Milk Chocolate Symphony Bars 1/4 cup water 2 eggs 2/3 cup oil Instructions Spray […]
How to Make a Month of Breakfasts for the Freezer
Here is how to make a month of breakfasts for the freezer. The Big Cook, breakfast style! I love breakfast. My kids love breakfast. My husband wants to eat breakfast (that is not a cereal bar). That’s why I do freezer breakfast cooking. This is great for both homeschool families and for those with parents […]
The Great Christmas Breakfast Debate: A Homechool Mom’s Favorite Recipes
Just what to have for Christmas breakfast? Every year there is the Great Christmas Breakfast Debate and here is a listing of this homeschool mom’s favorite recipes. When I was a kid, every Christmas morning my mom would make a huge batch of hot cocoa and a towering pile of buttered toast. And that was […]
Easy Brownie Trifle Recipe: The Go-To Dessert!
Seems like every Christmas season I pick a go-to dessert and make it for every gathering I need to bring something to. Going to the family get together- brownie trifle, having people over – brownie trifle, church Christmas party – brownie trifle. It really simplifies things for me in that it requires little brain power […]
Nana’s Favorite Sugar Cookies Recipe for Kids
This is our favorite sugar cookies recipe for kids. Entitled Holiday Cookies in my family cookbook, this is the recipe we use for our cut out Christmas cookies. Holiday Homeschooling: Baking with Kids You can also use this sugar cookies recipe to make shamrocks for St. Patrick’s Day. A good reason to pull this recipe […]
How to Make a Thankfulness Tree
Here is how to make a Thankfulness Tree to use as a tradition every year at Thanksgiving plus some Thanksgiving homeschool ideas to incorporate. The afternoon breezes are picking up, the temperatures are finally beginning to drop, and I can just see the beginnings of changing leaves out my kitchen window. This is my very […]
5 Reasons to Have Reading Week in Your Homeschool
Here are 5 reasons to have a reading week in your homeschool because this week we have been thoroughly indulging in it. I highly recommend it! What is reading week and how do you do it? Our reasons to have a reading week came as the result of several factors and happened sort of last […]
The Ultimate Guide to Fun Thanksgiving Activities for Your Homeschool
Enjoy this ultimate guide to fun Thanksgiving activities for your homeschool with wonderful homeschool tools for celebrating Thanksgiving and teaching gratitude. Includes art activities, history, Thanksgiving recipes and more! Adding Fun to Your Thanksgiving Homeschool Learning Thanksgiving is a season to slow down, take your time and enjoy learning in a fun or even new […]
How to Enjoy the Season and Homeschool
How to enjoy the season and homeschool? Yes, this fall there are wonderful trips you could take, field trips to make. But more importantly there are memories to build. And if you frame your days with nature pauses you won’t miss a leaf changing. How to Enjoy the Season and Homeschool Just a few, encouraging […]
Entertaining Pumpkin Activities Your Child Will Love!
Whether you are wanting to do ‘pumpkin homeschool’ or simply enjoy a fun pumpkin art lesson, these are entertaining pumpkin activities your child will love! Adding Fun To Your Homeschool Learning Is this true for your homeschool learning too? I have found that when we add some fun to our homeschool time, not only does […]
Learn About Bats In Your Homeschool: A Comprehensive Guide
Bats can be such a fun and engaging topic for children because they are so fascinating! Learn about bats in your homeschool with this comprehensive guide that includes nature study, art and more. Bats Are Fascinating! Bats are the most amazing fliers as they swoop and streak around the sky catching their dinner. “There are […]