Always a holiday favorite is Reindeer Mix, a.k.a. White Christmas Snack. It’s an easy solution for parties, teacher or neighbor gifts or a nice little something to tuck in the mailbox for your mail carrier. It’s very simple. You might even have the ingredients on hand. Just melt the white chocolate bark and pour it […]
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Making Memories This Fall in Your Homeschool
Have you been thinking of making memories this fall in your homeschool? Leaf trips, tromps through my grandmother’s woods, and just noticing changes right in our own backyard. The cooler weather, brilliant blue skies and gorgeous tree color make a beautiful combination. Our nature studies are intertwined with wonderful memories with family this past month. […]
Top Tips For Transitioning From Public School To Homeschool
You’ve decided to homeschool! Here are some encouraging and practical tips for transitioning from public school to homeschool. There really isn’t a magic formula. I just really wanted to share how you have the freedom to tailor your homeschool days to your schedule. You are making memories together every day! Most importantly, the Lord will […]
The Best Planners for Homeschool Moms
Find the best planners for homeschool moms plus some restful, simple steps you can take to plan your homeschool year. The Value Of Homeschool Planning and Organization Sometimes homeschool planning can seem overwhelming. You might be looking at a full year for several children. Or you might have certain goals or challenges you want to […]
10 Tips for Working Homeschool Moms: Balancing Work and Home
Homeschooling working moms have many rewards as well as challenges. Here are my top ten strategies for balancing work and home. Recently, I was chatting with a few of my friends and realized that, in the past year or so, many of us have gone from being stay-at-home moms (most who home school) to doing […]
5 Ways Homeschool Families Can Enjoy Simple Summer Nature Study
Enjoy simple summer nature study with these five ideas for homeschool families. Make sweet memories together noticing the joys of the outdoors. “Happiness is a quiet, perpetual rejoicing in small events.” ~ author unknown We’re putting the pause button on summer. One of the ways we are hanging on to summer is to savor nature. […]
A Homeschool Mom’s Guide to Christmas in July
It’s hot outside. Mosquitoes abound (at least here in the south). I bet you are fanning yourself as you are reading this. Ready for some cool thoughts for mid-summer? Our annual tradition of Christmas in July will have you and your children smiling. Christmas in July For Kids For one or two days right smack […]
10 Favorite Fun Ideas for Homeschool Summer Break
Hooray for summer! Here are 10 favorite fun ideas for homeschool summer break. Let’s make some memories! I’ll come right out and say it. I just do not understand homeschoolers who do “year round school.” (Although I certainly respect their right to do it!) I NEED A BREAK!!! While mothers with children in school may […]
Summer Ideas For Kids: A Chalkboard List For Your Family
Here are some fun summer ideas for kids and a chalkboard list for your family so it is easily seen. I love chalkboard. I also appreciate a good list. And so we created a chalkboard of summer prompts. A combination of the two! Summer Ideas For Kids: A Chalkboard List For Your Family Simple. Actions […]
The Best Shakespeare Resources For Your Homeschool: A Mom’s Guide
Teaching Shakespeare can be intimidating! The good news is, this mom’s guide to the best Shakespeare resources for your homeschool has everything you need to get started. And, studying Shakespeare with your children can be fun! The Best Shakespeare Resources For Your Homeschool: A Mom’s Guide With homeschool resources, teaching guides, encouragement and even art […]
Homeschool Mom Tips For Making Fine Arts Fun
Here are some day to day ideas and easy how-tos for making fine arts fun for the entire family! These homeschool fine arts plans are the resource that brought delight and joy to our days. It is what we all looked forward to when I was homeschooling all five of my children. It is what […]
The Homeschool Mom’s Easy Ideas for Keeping Home
Do you ever feel discouraged, trying to homeschool in a cluttered, dirty house? Use the homeschool mom’s easy ideas for keeping home. I admit, a cluttered and dirty house disturbs my well-being and makes it hard for me to focus. I used to wait until all the school work was done before starting myself and […]
10 Homeschool Science Fair Project Ideas
Enjoy this overview of 10 homeschool science fair project ideas. Like the display boards we love, these science fair projects are all an extension of what we were already studying in science. It was afternoon quiet time on a Tuesday. My daughter pulled… them… all… out. She set them up for display. All of the […]