We are starting our new school year a little later than usual this year. We usually start a new year just after Labor Day, but this year we will wait until the end of September (maybe even the beginning of October) because we are eagerly awaiting the arrival of a new family member. WeContinue Reading
A Quick Guide to Homeschool Methods
There is no right or wrong way to homeschool your children. Some families like to do ‘school at home’ which very much replicates a classroom environment, while some are at the other end of the spectrum and ‘unschool’ their children. And then of course there is so much in between. If you are new toContinue Reading
Tips for Surviving the Third Trimester
The third trimester – also know as the longest three months of a woman’s life. While you are now in the home stretch, some days it seems like eons until your due date. I’m currently in the third trimester with my 8th baby. It seems like whenever I get to this stage of pregnancy IContinue Reading
Keeping Kids Busy So You Can Make Dinner In Peace
I don’t know about you, but trying to keep my younger kids entertained while I’m preparing dinner can be such a challenge. As a mom of eight, I have numerous hours of experience with this, but it wasn’t until more recently that I got a bit smarter about this whole thing. Can you relate toContinue Reading
35+ Olympics Activities & Crafts for Kids
I absolutely love the Olympics! Summer, winter, it doesn’t matter; I love watching it all. I’ve been watching the Olympics for as long as I can remember. Perhaps it’s the competitive spirit in me, as I’ve been playing sports my whole life. Or maybe it’s the feel-good stories that seem to come along with eachContinue Reading
5 Ways to Control Summer Pests Without Chemicals
Natural pest control is not only less expensive than store bought pesticides, it’s also safer for your family, your pets, your yard, and the environment. You can visit the Pelican Pest Control site for more information regarding natural pest control and the measures that can be followed at home. Each year American use approximately 136Continue Reading
Finding Happy in Life’s Hard Times
Are you in a place where life just seems plain hard? If so I want to encourage you today that you can find happy during life’s hard times. Recently I asked some of my reader friends on Facebook how they found their happy in hard times, I was blown away by the response I got.Continue Reading
Why I’m Not Afraid to Talk to My Kids About Sex
S-E-X. An important topic for parents to discuss with their children, yet many parents are uncomfortable doing so and some even avoid it altogether. A parent’s discomfort in talking to their kids about sex often stems from their own embarrassment, upbringing, and sexual past. Many people from our generation didn’t have The Talk with their parents; even peopleContinue Reading
Home Art Studio DVD Set Giveaway
Art seems to be one of the subjects that often gets pushed to the back burner in our homeschool. Our family isn’t an artistic family, but I still want to incorporate art into my kids’ studies. So, when I find an art curriculum that doesn’t require me to do the teaching, I’m thrilled! That’s why I’m excited aboutContinue Reading
The Best Part-Time Jobs for Teenagers
My son is almost 14 and he is already itching to get a job and start earning his own money. However, it’s not easy to find a 14-year-old a job because many places don’t hire until 15 or 16, or even older. I’ve searched around online to find some employment ideas for him. Some ofContinue Reading
