I have always loved taking photos. That is just one reason why I enjoy Instagram so much. I also enjoy following educational Instagram accounts. Learn something new each day! I was telling Hodgepodgedad about Atlanta History Center’s Instagram – over date night last weekend. Interesting how some of my favorites to follow are mostly educational […]
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Family Holiday Fun Around Atlanta
This past weekend, we went as a family to the Georgia Aquarium. We have annual passes so that we can go at a moment’s notice to enjoy the exhibits. We also had a fun time posing by the life-sized holiday ornaments at Pemberton Place in front of The World of Coca-Cola. More from Pemberton Place […]
Top 10 Things to Do in Atlanta for Labor Day Weekend
We love going to local World of Coca-Cola, Georgia Aquarium and Stone Mountain. We recently celebrated Middle Girl’s birthday at World of Coca-Cola recently and built some great memories searching for the Vault of Secret Formula. We went with our church family to Stone Mountain in July. And we’ve been to the Georgia Aquarium three […]
Annual Hodgepodge Homeschool Photos
We have this annual homeschool tradition – a student photo with the First Day of School Sign. First we do a simple pose. For many annual photos the children would pose on the front steps. But this year we decided our homeschool room bay window would be a good spot for the Hodgepodge Homeschool Photo. […]
Savoring Summer with a Slow Start to Homeschool
Summer started simple and easy going and then took off at super speed. So, we’ve slowed down these last weeks of summer by making a point of easing into homeschool. Since I took a break from weekly wrap ups and Collage Fridays over the summer, I’m sharing a little catch up of all we’ve been […]
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 […]
Southern Hodgepodge of Homeschool Blog Nominations
I’m serving up chocolate and passing out roses to you, dear readers. Thank you for your support of our Southern Hodgepodge. We are humbled and blessed with your homeschool blog award nominations in a hodgepodge of categories. Thank you!! Did you know that we are a Southern Hodgepodge? A trio of sites serving homeschool families. […]
Homeschool Organization Beyond Stacks
I’ve accepted it now. Organization is simply a huge part of homeschooling. I’ve reluctantly shared about my stacks before. Even how we have a Filing Fridays habit with Papers, Stacks and Hole Punches. And we’ve completely been through a homeschool makeover, making it more comfortable, creating natural easy learning spots. I’ve used those IKEA baskets […]
Easy Art Projects for Fall
The rich colors of fall offer such joy for simple art projects. Creativity, it’s good theology; it’s what God did in the beginning.” ~ Ann Voskamp, Why Everybody Needs to Make Art Everyday: 7 Keys to Creativity Today I share some of our favorites… Fall Tree Reflection Apple or Pumpkin? Fall Leaf Tree Silhouette Harvest […]
Destination Birthdays
“WHERE are the SHARKS?” She needs to know as soon as we walk through the aquarium doors. She-who-turned-six simply adores sharks. Quite by accident we’ve been enjoying destination birthdays as a family this year. Well, Eldest Boy did have a milestone, planned, 12-year-old trip to the Creation Museum. But for the rest of the children, […]
Fall Fairs All Around
If I couldn’t tell it was fall by the weather I surely could tell it by the busy. It’s fair season. Each year we submit art work and flower entries in the North Georgia State Fair. When we went this week to enter our flowers, we saw that the children’s chalk pastels had received ribbons […]
It’s a Full Schedule Now!
Please bear with me as this is a long post. It’s just impossible to fit in the hodgepodge of a Hodgepodge homeschool day and be brief! It’s the age range, I tell ya! —->Wow, this week was full force, ramped up and regular schedule. Starting out with an ER trip and stitches for littlest guy […]