Sometimes I get discouraged in this homeschool journey. Let’s just be real. Homeschooling is so hard. I dream about some time to myself and some freedom to do what I want to do. For once I’d like to have a quiet house that actually stays somewhat clean. I want to be able toRead more
Every year for Christmas we get a few new family games that we can enjoy together. They are perfect for snowy winter nights when we can sit around the fire and try a new game. If you’re looking for some fun choices, here’s a great gift guide of games for family game night!Read more
Do you have an artsy kid or one who enjoys crafting? Here are lots of fun gift ideas to help spark creativity. Djeco Colored Sand Art Kit Aquarellum Paint Kit Fashion Plates Deluxe Faber Castell Paint by Number Aqua Illusions 3Doodler Start Essentials Kit Plushcraft Klutz Pom Poms Sew Cool Characters Kit OrbRead more
Who has a science-loving kid? This child loves to explore and experiment and learn how things work. And this child needs lots of opportunities to make messes and learn in a hands-on way. Thankfully there are lots of wonderful science kits and projects to keep this child busily engaged (and learning atRead more
Do you have a child that likes to build things (or even take things apart)? This child needs some fun projects and building toys to keep him or her busy. Here is a fun gift guide of lots of engineering, building, robotics, and coding toys. Many of them are open-ended leaving lots ofRead more
Here’s the last post in my series Homeschool Reality Check. You don’t want to miss the wonderful advice from one of my amazing blogging buddies. On April 11,1970, the Apollo 13 crew blasted into space. They expected to be the the third crew to walk on the moon, but about 56 hours into theRead more
Preschoolers can be so hard to shop for! There are lots of fun toy options but many don’t last long or hold their attention for more than a few minutes. As a mom of 6 kids, I’ve found a few toys that have stood the test of time and become family favorites atRead more
I have another wonderful guest post for you from a blogging friend. This is part two of my series: Homeschool Reality Check. Today’s post is all about dealing with homeschool burnout. It’s something that all homeschool moms will face during the homeschool years. So, if you haven’t experience it yet, know that you will. ButRead more
Today is the first post in my new blog series – Homeschool Reality Check. This is for all the moms who started out the semester strong but feel the energy starting to wane. Or maybe you didn’t have a particularly strong start to your year and you’re in serious needs of some tips and encouragement.Read more
Will you have a 5th grader soon? I was initially intimidated at the thought of homeschooling 5th grade. It’s only one year away from middle school! That seemed so scary and overwhelming. Have you ever glanced into your homeschool future and gotten a little weak in the knees at the huge responsibility of directing yourRead more