February is Black History Month. It’s a time to recognize the achievements and contributions of black Americans that helped shape our great nation – the activists, the scientists, the teachers, the inventors, the politicians, the authors, and so many more that left legacies, we honor. Black History Month actually started out as only a weekContinue Reading
Black Friday & Cyber Monday Deals for Homeschoolers
This is a great time to purchase your homeschool curriculum and resources for next year. Or if you’re looking to make some changes mid-year, this is the time to buy! Below you’ll find some great Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals on all kinds of homeschool curriculum and resources. I will be adding to thisContinue Reading
Random Acts of Kindness – Christian Elf on the Shelf Idea
It took our family a L-O-N-G time to give in to the Elf on the Shelf tradition and shenanigans. A long time. After watching my sister for years share on social media all of their elf happenings and findings every morning and seeing so many cute elf scenarios on Pinterest, I decided to give itContinue Reading
Homeschool History Curriculum
Choosing curriculum over the years has gotten easier and easier for me. After sixteen years of homeschooling, we’ve pretty much found what we like and what works for our family. Sure, we make changes from time to time, and as a self-proclaimed curriculum junkie it is hard to resist a new curriculum or resource thatContinue Reading
20 Best Christian Colleges And Universities for High School Homeschoolers
Are you looking for the best Christian colleges or universities for your high school homeschooler? Finding a good Christian college for your child to attend after their homeschool journey might be a tad difficult, especially after homeschooling them in order not to be aligned with the ways of the world – among other reasons. InContinue Reading
Confidently Learn How To Get Started Homeschooling
You’ve decided to homeschool your kids! Congratulations! This is a big decision, but you’re not alone. Thousands of families across the country have chosen to homeschool their children for a variety of reasons. You may be wondering where to start and what the homeschooling process looks like. Here are some tips on how to getContinue Reading
How To Make A Christmas Tree Charcuterie Board
BE SURE TO ENTER THE BIG CHRISTMAS BLESSINGS GIVEAWAY AT THE END OF THIS POST! Looking for a fun and festive way to show off your culinary skills this Christmas? Then you should make a Christmas Tree Charcuterie Board! This easy yet impressive appetizer is perfect for any holiday gathering. Just follow this simple recipeContinue Reading
7 Homeschool Mistakes & How to Avoid Them
Homeschooling is a rewarding way of life. It’s definitely not the easy road, but it allows you to give your kids a well-rounded education that you approve of. No homeschooling situation is perfect; you WILL make mistakes along the way. Don’t look at mistakes as a bad thing though, as we can all learn fromContinue Reading
Homemade Soft Pretzels
Homemade Soft Pretzels are the best! They are probably one of my favorite baked goods – so simple, yet so yummy! You can easily whip these up for a delicious and soft homemade treat, or you can even get creative and turn them into a fun weeknight dinner – just think pizza pretzels or hotContinue Reading
Character Building Resources for Families
No matter what stage of raising children you are in, or even how your own particular raising style differs from others, we can all agree that character building is such an important piece of the parenting puzzle. Raising up children to be respectful and respected members of society, is just as important of academics- andContinue Reading