The Young Explorer series from Apologia is our absolute favorite homeschool science curriculum. We recently finished up our studies using Apologia’s Zoology 1 and I just wanted to share a bunch of resources that you can use with Zoology 1 to enhance and add to your learning experience. If you are new to Apologia andContinue Reading
5 Niagara Falls Attractions You Don’t Want to Miss
Niagara Falls is one of God’s many, many amazing creations that everyone should see at least once if they have the chance. Just seeing this magnificent wonder and hearing the roar of it’s powerful water is worthwhile in itself. But Niagara Falls has a lot more to offer than just an awe-inspiring view; there areContinue Reading
Q is for Questions – The ABCs of Homeschooling {guest post – Ashley}
Questions, Questions, Questions…. As parents we hear tons of them, and as homeschooling parents we hear even more! It is easy to get annoyed with the constant stream of questions that comes from our children (especially the toddler variety). I mean how many times can a child ask “why are we going toContinue Reading
Homeschool Mom’s Bible {a review}
I recently reviewed a Bible that was published with the homeschooling mom in mind. Zondervan has partnered with Alpha Omega Publications to bring you the NIV and KJV of the Homeschool Mom’s Bible that is filled with 365 daily devotionals written just for the homeschooling mom. Both versions are available on the publisher’s website forContinue Reading
Being Blessed by Taking Time Away from the Kids
For the first time in thirteen years, I left my children with my White Knight husband for more than a 2-hour trip to the store. I went away this summer without my children for a girls’ week getaway to Scotland. In the process, I learned quite a bit about myself, my White Knight, our childrenContinue Reading
The Power of Praying for Your Homeschool
P is for power of prayer. After three years of homeschooling, I have found the best way to ensure that your homeschool fails. That is a morbid thought, isn’t it? Who looks for ways for their homeschool to fail? Well, not me! I didn’t go around looking for ways to sabotage our homeschool. ButContinue Reading
Peanut Butter Button Cookies
Today I’m guest posting over at Home to 4 Kiddos where Lisa hosts a recipe link-up called Try a New Recipe Tuesday. Head on over there and link-up your latest culinary creation and check out the recipe I shared – Peanut Butter Button Cookies.
God Bless You & Good Night – a Book Review
I have a super cute board book to share with you today from Tommy Nelson. It’s called God Bless You & Good Night by Hannah C. Hall. And you have the opportunity to win your own copy at the end of the review! God Bless You and Good Night is an adorable bedtime storybookContinue Reading
When You’re Weary – MOM 2 MOM Mondays {guest post – Sara}
“Mama, watch me! Mama, look at this!” Those are the words I hear shouted numerous times a day by my four-year-old and six-year-old daughters. Even when I’m standing or sitting right next to them, they want to be sure they have my full attention to cheer them on in whatever project, accomplishment, orContinue Reading
Paper Jungle Art DVD from See the Light {a review}
I am not a fan of teaching art. I’m not artistic in the least, and I don’t like the messes that come along with it. But, as a homeschooler with 7 children, there is always someone that wants to do a craft, make a project, or pull out the paints – not my cup ofContinue Reading