It’s hot outside. Mosquitoes abound (at least here in the south). I bet you are fanning yourself as you are…
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Christmas
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…
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The Ultimate Guide to Lovely Christmas Activities for Your Homeschool
This guide to lovely Christmas activities for your homeschool is designed to be filled with ideas to simplify and enjoy…
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How Do You Homeschool in December?
What does Christmas look like at Hodgepodge? Do we homeschool in December? I invite you to come and sit by…
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Help for the Struggling Homeschool Mom When It’s Almost Christmas
I imagine many of you have your tree or trees already decorated and you’re ready for all of the holiday…
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I’m Bored Christmas Edition
It’s time for I’m Bored Christmas Edition. Because, it is official. It is Christmas break at our house. And that…
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Three gifts for Christmas
Here is the habit that helped us simplify gift giving for our children. Three gifts for Christmas. The calendar flipped…
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Simple Holidays for the Homeschool Mom
Years ago I let go of the notion of the perfect holiday with all of its long list of ingredients…
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Holidays and Breaking the Rules
Oh I am such the rule follower. However, today I’m going to share about having simple holidays and breaking the…
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Nana’s Classic Coconut Cake Recipe
Coconut cake is just one of the treats we enjoyed after Easter lunch. Nana’s coconut cake recipe. Great for Easter,…
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Christmas Tree in Snow: A Pastels Tutorial
Christmas Tree in Snow art lesson. Just six simple steps, starting with Christmas colors. A fun Christmas art project for…
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Christmas is…
We’re riding over to my aunt and uncle’s house for the reunion type holiday gathering. The Christmas music is playing…
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Christmas Ornament: A Pastels Tutorial
This lesson is quick enough to enjoy this week before Christmas. A present to you from Nana and the Hodgepodge!…
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