The biggest question I get asked about homeschooling is: How do you do it with all different ages? The answer is: I am not really sure, but somehow it works. Every time we have had a new baby I ask myself the same question. How am I going to do this!? Though homeschooling multiple childrenContinue Reading
Activities and Resources for a Fall and Thanksgiving Unit Study
Thanksgiving is probably my favorite holiday! Although I absolutely love Christmas, I really appreciate the simplicity that Thanksgiving brings. No pressure to get presents or have everything perfect, just time spent with family and friends over good food; giving thanks to God for all that he has given us and where he has brought us.Continue Reading
How to Survive Homeschooling During Pregnancy
Homeschooling can already be challenging on it’s own, add in pregnancy to the mix, and it takes homeschooling to a whole new level. Although it can seem daunting growing a life inside of you and teaching your children, it is possible! I am now in the last leg of my 6th pregnancy and homeschooling aContinue Reading
5 Creative Ways to Incorporate Art into Your Homeschool
When it comes to teaching our children we don’t often think of art as a priority, but rather something to fit in if we can. The benefits of including art in your children’s education are endless and there are so many creative ways to incorporate art into your homeschool if you look! Since my childrenContinue Reading
The Benefits of Having a Large Family
The definition of a large family is different for everyone. For some that might be 3 children and for others 12. With number 6 on the way, I feel like we are going into the big league of family sizes. Though raising a large family is not without it’s challenges the benefits of having aContinue Reading
20 Inspiring and Encouraging Christian Books for Every Woman
The written word is powerful. It can lift you up or tear you down. Not only can you remember those words/books that have impacted your life but you can tangibly keep going back to them over and over again when you need encouragement and inspiration. I can think back and remember those books that haveContinue Reading
15 Great Books for Boys and Girls (ages 9+)
As summer approaches I have been gathering up as many good books as I can find for my boys (ages 9 and 11) and I to read this summer. I read many of these books when I was their age and even though I really enjoyed them as a girl, I know they will too. Continue Reading
Finding Grace as Mothers in a World Full of Pressures to Perform
There is a lot of pressure on mothers these days to fit into a certain mold; to perform a certain way. Do you feel it? Now more than ever with the rise of social media, our lives are all under scrutiny and judgement. It’s unavoidable, unless you are hidden away under a rock somewhere. SomeContinue Reading
7 Steps to Take When Your Kids Fight With You About Doing School Work
“I can’t do it mom. It’s too hard. I’m so tired. I feel sick. I don’t need to do that. How about we do this instead? No, you didn’t say that. But, but, but“…etc…etc…etc… Does this sound familiar? If so, you are not alone. All my children have been so eager to start learningContinue Reading
Making Monday a Fun Day
Let’s face it, after a weekend of running errands, cleaning, birthday parties and trying to fit in some time to relax and rest; Monday can be a drag. It can be really hard to be motivated to get back into the normal routine; well at least for me and my students. To ease our wayContinue Reading
