My oldest son (he’s 11), just told me the other day that he loves this time of year because of all the food. ‘Tis the season for baking, treats, and goodies! There are several Christmas goodies that we make every year at our house, and one of them is Chex Mix. We love making thisContinue Reading
Home School Enrichment Magazine – $14.95 Gift Subscriptions
Give the gift of a happier homeschool with Home School Enrichment Magazine! This post includes affiliate links. Thanks for your support of this site! Please see my disclosure for more information. Many gift items claim to “keep giving all year long,” but Home School Enrichment Magazine really delivers! Your friend or loved one will receiveContinue Reading
Christmas Gift Guide – For Tweens
I can’t believe Christmas is just one week away! It really snuck up on me this year and I don’t feel as prepared as I usually do. But, I have to say, I do have all my Christmas shopping done! So that’s a relief! Have you finished your shopping yet? In case you haven’t, hereContinue Reading
De-Stress with the 50% Rule
It was the same scene every night. “Girl’s it’s time to clean your room,” I’d say. After 15 minutes I’d go in to check their progress, “Girl’s you’re taking a long time so I’m going to set the timer for 10 minutes. If you’re not done, then you don’t get to watch a showContinue Reading
FREE Printable Zoo Scavenger Hunt Pages
A trip to the zoo is already an adventure, but adding a Zoo Scavenger Hunt can turn your day into an exciting, interactive learning experience for your kids. Whether you’re homeschooling, planning a family field trip, or just want to sneak a little education into your next outing, this Zoo Scavenger Hunt printable is aContinue Reading
Christmas Gift Guide – For Early Elementary Age
For this age group I like to buy gifts that hopefully won’t just get played with for three days and then forgotten. I like to buy gifts that will foster creative and imaginative play, spark interest, and that are, dare I say, educational. Things such as arts & craft kits, science kits, games, and buildingContinue Reading
Putting on the Spirit: Ten-Minute Devotions for Busy Moms {a review}
Moms are busy people. Period. Whether you’re a mom of one, two, or many – you are busy. Whether you are a stay-at-home mom, or a mom who goes off to work every day – you are busy. Whether you homeschool your kids, or your kids go to public school – you are busy. BeingContinue Reading
Parenting Through the Ages
Sometimes my husband and I like to dream about our retirement and what it will be like once we invest enough into crypto exchanges accept US citizens. Our kids like to remind us that we will still have kids in the house for years. They think they are funny. I just remind them thatContinue Reading
Christmas Gift Guide – For Preschoolers
Preschoolers are so fun! Oh wait, I said that about toddlers too! Well, they are both fun ages. In my opinion, preschoolers are the easiest to shop for. They are grateful for almost any gift they receive, so I usually try to make the gifts meaningful and educational as well. There are so many greatContinue Reading
Y is for You – The ABCs of Homeschooling {guest post – Jenn}
Remember the day you decided to start homeschooling? You were likely overwhelmed with “Where on earth do I start?” thoughts while researching every possible method, curriculum, and maybe even stalking the large family at the store or park that you were convinced homeschooled just because they had lots of kids. I understand, completely, because IContinue Reading
