I recently became a Tommy Mommy and joined the Tommy Nelson mother review team. What does that mean for you, my readers? At least once a month, I will be featuring a new Tommy Nelson product, sharing my thoughts on it, and giving the product away to one of you! Pretty awesome, huh? Continue Reading
Increasing Your Breast Milk Supply
Breastfeeding…it was something I just knew I would do even before I was pregnant with our first. After all, it was the natural and normal thing to do. I knew that some women had problems but thought most of those problems were due to some fault on the mom’s part. I believed most moms couldContinue Reading
Frugal Field Trip Tips for Homeschoolers
When I was in school, I eagerly looked forward to field trip days. A whole day away from the “learning” and humdrum of sitting in desks and filling out worksheets. What I didn’t realize then was that during these trips I was still learning. I just didn’t realize it because it was FUN! Continue Reading
History Rocks Part 1 {a review}
This post includes affiliate links. Thanks for your support of this site! Please see my disclosure for more information. My family was recently blessed with the opportunity to review the History Rocks Part 1 curriculum from fellow blogger and homeschooler, Jill at Enchanted Homeschooling Mom. You can get the History Rocks Part 1 curriculum atContinue Reading
FREE Reading Log & Book Report Form
Just wanted to share some printables that I made for our homeschool next year. You are welcome to download them and use them in your school as well! I made a reading log for each of my independent readers to keep track of their daily reading. They are requiredContinue Reading
The Bathroom Wall – MOM 2 MOM Mondays {guest post – Christy}
I won a contest (and a really pretty lamp) when asked where in my house I’d put something that would most inspire or encourage me. My answer in all seriousness was, “My bathroom wall!” When asked why there, the answer was easy, “Because it’s the one place I get the most peace &Continue Reading
Cheesy Head Party Game
Welcome to the last day of 5 Days of Family Fun! Day 1 – Donut on a String Day 2 – Ping Pong Toss Day 3 – Balloon Stomp Day 4 – Save the Kids Day 5 – Cheesy Head Today’s activity is: Cheesy Head Supplies: Shower caps, one forContinue Reading
E is for Early Learning – The ABCs of Homeschooling {guest post – Emily}
{This post contains Emily’s affiliate links, please see her disclosure policy.} I have a passion for early learning – it may have something to do with my mom, who has been in the early childhood education field for over 25 years. I worked as a nanny and taught preschool for a while beforeContinue Reading
When Your School Year Feels Like a Bust
As your school year is coming to a close, you sit back to reflect on how the past school year went, only to face the hard reality that you will be leaving more boxes unchecked than checked on your list of accomplishments for the year. This was our year! Have you had a year likeContinue Reading
Save the Kids Party Game
Welcome to Day 4 of 5 Days of Family Fun! Day 1 – Donut on a String Day 2 – Ping Pong Toss Day 3 – Balloon Stomp Day 4 – Save the Kids Day 5 – Cheesy Head Today’s activity is: Save the Kids Supplies: Large bag of SourContinue Reading