I made this Advent Calendar a few years ago for my kiddies. We do several different advent calendars – the chocolate ones, putting an ornament on the tree, reading part of the Christmas story everyday, a Lego one; we mix it up each year. Well, I wanted to do something that would create moreContinue Reading
Lasagna Roll-Ups
With a new baby due next month, I have been busy making meals to put in the freezer so that when baby arrives, I will have one less thing to worry about (on most nights). These lasagna roll-ups are one of our favorite freezer meals. Italian dishes in general make great freezer meals; anotherContinue Reading
An 8th Birthday! {and a birth story}
Today we are celebrating our second child, Sam. He is 8 today! Sam is a lego-building, hockey-playing, strong-willed kid! As much as he can push my buttons some days, he can also be a sweet boy who just wants to snuggle with his mommy. He is quite the comic around hereContinue Reading
Mystery of History: Lessons 4 – 6
We have started using a new history curriculum this year, Mystery of History. I have struggled for the last several years on a history program that we like and that is a good fit for our family. Plus, I kept going back and forth on whether I wanted my kids to study American HistoryContinue Reading
Mystery of History: Lessons 1 – 3
We have started using a new history curriculum this year, Mystery of History. I have struggled for the last several years on a history program that we like and that is a good fit for our family. Plus, I kept going back and forth on whether I wanted my kids to study AmericanContinue Reading
Human Body Unit – Brain & Nerves
We are currently doing a short study of the human body. We recently finished up our unit on the Brain and Nerves, and here are some of the activities we did and resources we used. My Body book by Teacher Created Resources – I love this book. It has kid-size patterns for all theContinue Reading
Kid Activities for Long Trips
If you are a follower of my blog, then you may already know that we recently took a trip to the Outer Banks. We made the 12+ hour trek in our new van all the way from NY, with our 6 kids. I enjoy a road trip, but I wasn’t sure how our kidsContinue Reading
Apple Sun Catcher Craft
I love fall! I love apples! I love apple crafts! Every homeschool year, I usually start with the good ‘ole apple theme with my little students. It never gets old; there are so many projects, activities and books surrounding the apple theme. I try and change up the craftsContinue Reading
Surviving a Vacation with Extended Family
We recently took a vacation with my parents, my sister’s family (she has 4 kids), and my aunt and uncle. Vacationing with extended family is nothing new for us; we actually vacation with my family about every two years and we have vacationed with my husband’s family in the past as well. Our usual vacationContinue Reading
We Have a 10-year-old in the House!! {and a birth story}
Wow! Ten years ago the Lord made us parents by bringing Lucius David into the world. We call him Luke. His name means light, and that he is in our lives – a shining light! We are so blessed and thankful that he is our son and God chose us toContinue Reading
