The curriculum and resources available for homeschool are ENDLESS. There are so many good options and there is so little time! Money is also a big factor for many families deciding on the materials they will use each school year. You want to be a wise mama who provides her young students with the very best..Continue Reading
The Best Walnut Apple Crisp
A few more days to go and it is already June. Summer vacation is fast approaching. I can already see some last day of school posts on Facebook and Instagram. Speaking of last day of school, how about a FREE LAST DAY OF SCHOOL sign printables? Get yours HERE. I’m sure the teachers, students andContinue Reading
Create a Unit Study in 5 Simple Steps
Unit studies are a great tool to gain your child’s interest and spark a curiosity about learning. Another benefit of unit studies is the ability to tailor make it yourself and for those teaching multiple ages and stages. Planning unit studies may sound overwhelming, but with these simple steps you will learn how to plan a homeschoolContinue Reading
Patriotic Rice Krispie Treat Star Pops
I’m a sucker for rice krispie treats. I could seriously eat a whole pan of them. Not something I’m proud of, but it’s totally true. I’m also a sucker for most things red, white, and blue. I love Americana and patriotic décor, crafts, clothing & accessories…. you name it! So why not combine two ofContinue Reading
4 Essential Oils for Helping Treat Depression
If you or someone you love suffers from depression, chances are you’d like to find something to help with your symptoms. Maybe you’ve already tried traditional treatments and they didn’t work, or you didn’t like the side effects. Some people find benefits to treating depression with essential oils like CBD Oil, for instance, and ifContinue Reading
Satisfying Strawberry Breakfast Recipes
Hands-down, strawberries are my favorite fruit; one of my kids’ favorites too. It used to be an annual tradition for our family to go and pick strawberries at a local farm. Oh how I miss doing that. We moved a couple of years ago to Texas from New York and have yet to find aContinue Reading
Cute DIY Magnets Kids Can Make
Here is a very simple craft that can be done by a wide range of ages. It’s also very versatile; kids can create magnets that showcase their interests and style. Supplies needs: Clear Glass Stones Adhesive Magnetic Buttons Clear Glue Paper, multi colors and designs Googly Eyes Stickers Directions: First trace circles using the stonesContinue Reading
Simple Cardboard Tube Flower Craft
With springtime comes flowers. With Mother’s Day comes flowers. And my girls are at that age where they are totally into crafts, so we whipped up these simple flowers out of some construction paper and empty toilet paper rolls. They are my kind of flowers because they don’t require care, they don’t die, and theyContinue Reading
Bubble Paint Flowers Craft for Kids
My favorite flower in the whole wide world is the hydrangea. I love the big blooms and the different colors that blend together so perfectly. My problem is my less-than-green thumb. So I highly discourage my husband and children from giving me plants, because I am guaranteed to kill them in a shockingly short periodContinue Reading
Beginning Readers for the Christian Family
You and your children will find learning to read easy and fun with the “Daddy, I Want to Read” books. They are beginning reading books recommended for new readers ages five to seven. These delightfully illustrated books begin with a child who does not know any letters, and take the child to “beyond fourth grade”Continue Reading