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The Ultimate Guide To Fall Leaf Activities For Your Homeschool

Fall is the perfect time to take advantage of seasonal learning! Enjoy this ultimate guide to fall leaf activities in your homeschool and make memories together! Learning As The Seasons Change There are many things about fall that are comforting and familiar. The cooler weather, brilliant blue skies and gorgeous tree color make a beautiful […]

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Relaxing Art Activities for Busy Moms

Relaxing art activities for busy moms are attainable and a lovely form of self-care. Don’t let the heaviness of the world get you down. It’s no secret that I struggle with anxiety, depression, and now a cancer diagnosis. Life always seems to throw one curve ball after another. We’ve all been there to some extent. We are all busy […]

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This pumpkin chocolate chip cookies recipe makes a double batch. The cookies freeze well, so I like to make enough to last a few weeks. If you want to half it, you can use a regular can of pumpkin instead of a large one.

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Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe

This pumpkin chocolate chip cookies recipe makes a double batch. The cookies freeze well, so I like to make enough to last a few weeks. Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe * 3 cups sugar* 1 1/2 c. shortening* 3 eggs* 1 large can pumpkin* 5 cups flour* 1 1/2 tsp. baking soda* 1 1/4 tsp. […]

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Foolproofing Your Life

Just how do you go about foolproofing your life? Author Jan Silvious offers an excellent Biblical resource to encourage you in your relationships. Have you ever meet a fool? Well, if you have then how did you deal with them? I am not talking about those moments in our lives when we or someone we […]

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Fine Arts Fridays: Homeschool Lessons with Nana

Fine Arts Fridays and homeschool lessons with Nana are a creative way to add joy to your homeschool! Integrate homeschool art appreciation, music appreciation and hands on art lessons into your learning in a fun way. Fine Arts Fridays: Homeschool Lessons with Nana Replay available, below! Nana shares a Fine Arts Friday Art Lesson Suggested […]

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Homeschool Hymn Study: Weaving Beauty Into Learning

With a homeschool hymn study, you are weaving beauty into learning! Dawn Peluso’s hymn studies are a great way to learn history, music and God’s Word. Homeschool Hymn Study: Weaving Beauty Into Learning Dawn shares a hymn study on her blog every month! She has also written about combining hymn study with art at You […]

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Homeschool Nature Study: Outdoor Hour Challenges For Learning And Fun!

Homeschool nature study opens the door wide to joy and building memories with your children! The weekly Outdoor Hour Challenges for learning and fun bless all ages. Yes, you too, homeschool mama! These are the very nature studies my children and I started homeschooling with. To us, they are deliberate delight! From my full review […]

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Nature Study and Language Arts: Homeschooling with Artistry and Joy

Combining nature study and language arts truly is a wonderful way of homeschooling with artistry and joy! Jamie Gault integrates so many different subjects when she teaches her eight children of all ages. She shares beautiful examples of creative learning at its best! Nature Study and Language Arts: Homeschooling with Artistry and Joy A Snail’s […]

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When Your Child Is Resistant To Learning: A Homeschool Mom’s Guide

Have you found that resistance is part of learning? Shawna Wingert shares some excellent tips for when your child is resistant to learning with this homeschool mom’s guide. When Your Child Is Resistant To Learning: A Homeschool Mom’s Guide All of us, at one point or another, will likely encounter a resistance to learning in […]

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Homeschooling Today Magazine: Here to Encourage Homeschool Moms!

I think that my stack of Homeschooling Today Magazines show how much I love this encouraging resource! I have other copies scattered about the house. Ashley Wiggers, Co-Executive Editor, shares more about how Homeschooling Today Magazine can bless you each season of the year. Don’t miss the freebie at the end! Our mission is to […]

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Interest Led Homeschool Activities That Really Count

There are so many extracurricular options out there! However, before you sign your child up for one more thing, let’s take a close look at interest led homeschool activities that really count. Interest Led Homeschool Activities That Really Count Parents of 12 to 16 year olds… as you think about fall activities, are you thinking: […]

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Easy Decision Making Tips For Homeschool Moms

Choosing a homeschool curriculum is no easy task! Here you will find easy decision making tips for homeschool moms for choosing homeschool curriculum. Heidi Ciravola shares with you everything you need to know. And the way Heidi shares is help for choosing homeschool curriculum the easy way. Help For Choosing Homeschool Curriculum The Easy Way […]

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Yes! You Can Teach History Without A Textbook In Your Homeschool

We give you permission. Yes! You can teach history without a textbook. As homeschoolers, we have the freedom to design homeschool learning to each child, or family-style or in the way that is best for our schedule. Actually, you can do all of that. Tired of textbooks making history boring? Wish you could simplify your […]

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