I don’t know about you, but I am in full Christmas cooking mode (or at least as much as my body will allow me to be, being six months pregnant and all!). But seriously, I’m cooking every chance I get for the holidays! One of my favorite ways to show our friends and family loveContinue Reading
“In the Bleak Midwinter” ~ A Homeschool Music Lesson
I love Christmas music. It really helps to put me in the Christmas spirit. I especially love the songs that speak about the birth of the Savior. I’m happy to share a song with you today that you may not be familiar with. I first sang it in choir as a teen and then hadContinue Reading
Christmas Blessings Giveaway – Win $500 Paypal Cash!!
The Christmas season is upon us! And while this is a joyous and festive time of the year, it can also be a time of financial stress and worry for some. That is why I’m teaming up with 25 other bloggers to bring you a Christmas Blessings Giveaway for $500 Paypal cash! We understand theContinue Reading
Incorporating Your Dog Into Your Homeschool
In 2012, the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) reported that over 43 million households owned a dog. That’s over one out of three families! That’s a lot of dogs! Well, I know that not everyone is a self-proclaimed “dog person”, but dogs are the topic for today. If you happen to not have a dog,Continue Reading
7 Tips to Help You Prepare When Traveling for the Holidays
I love to travel. It’s so much fun going to new places. What is not always fun is the process of getting there, especially if you have 5 children in tow. This year we are traveling the farthest we have ever gone with all of them. All the way from Florida to Virginia. In orderContinue Reading
Fun Ways to Homeschool Through the Holidays
As a year round homeschooler I choose to continue homeschooling through most holidays. We typically only take the day before and day of the holiday off completely, but since starting a child-led homeschooling method, I’ve decided that as we homeschool through the holidays we will do so more relaxed. Throughout a year you never knowContinue Reading
25 Days of Christmas Books (with Printable Calendar)
Is it really snowing already? Sheesh! Anyways, countdown to Christmas with this free printable calendar, including my top 25 favorite Christmas books. Some will make you laugh, some will make you cry. Some will simply warm your heart with joy. When making this list, I wanted to include real, quality literature, not just the most obvious orContinue Reading
Top 10 Book Gift Ideas for Kids
Books make the perfect gifts, especially for children. Books are gifts that keep on giving and they can be opened over and over again! Plus, they promote literacy, provide fun and entertainment, as well as offer many opportunities for learning and discovery. Books make great gifts any time of the year, but with Christmas rightContinue Reading
6 Thieves of Homeschooling Joy
A little over 31 years ago, I began my homeschooling journey. I was so excited to begin teaching my oldest daughter. She was an eager learner, and her younger two siblings played well while I was teaching her. Fast forward a few years when I was homeschooling 3 kids, and had a toddler and baby. ThingsContinue Reading
Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Bacon and Apples
Now that November is here, people tend to speed right past Thanksgiving and dive into Christmas. This is a tough pill for me to swallow because I personally love Thanksgiving! I mean what’s not to love? It’s a holiday built around giving thanks and eating! Good things all around. So with a thankful heart and out ofContinue Reading
