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
Edible Butterfly Life Cycle
I would say that one of the most fun science activities we have done is being able to watch, front and center, caterpillars turn into butterflies. Our whole butterfly unit was actually quite fun, but the actual, real live butterflies were the hit of the show. Another fun thing we did that was quite memorableContinue Reading
5 Tips to Help You Save on Your Next Road Trip
Road trips can be a lot of fun! Whether you’re taking the trip just to see the sights, or are doing it as part of a vacation to somewhere else, road tripping can be a great time to make memories with family or friends. Unfortunately, road trips can also be costly. To reduce your costs,Continue Reading
Summer Activities That Don’t Involve the TV
The kids are going to be off of school for a couple of months soon. Keeping them active and engaged in activities that aren’t centered around electronics seems more difficult than ever. There are plenty of summer activities that don’t involve the TV. With some old fashioned creativity and adventure, your kids will be entertainedContinue Reading
Exciting Family Travel Destinations on a Budget
We are all excited that summer is right around the bend and if you play it right you can have an amazing summer vacation for the whole family without going into credit card debt, this year we’re super happy because we’ve managed to save our money to visit one of the best Maldives family villas. Continue Reading
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle Cookies
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles never seem to go out of style. They were around when I was a kid and kids still love them today. With a brand new movie coming out in a few days, that I’m sure my oldest two boys will want to go see (and I’m sure their dad will too),Continue Reading
5 Excellent Ways Moms Can Energize Their Day
As a busy homeschool mom to 5 boys, I know how important it is to start your day off right. Days are filled with what often feels like never-ending to-do lists. Moms need ways to harness as much energy as possible to get it all done and maintain sanity. These tips are simple and practicalContinue Reading
Homeschool Curriculum Options for the Large Family
Being a large family homeschool comes with it’s challenges. I’d say the top two in my book would be figuring out how to fit in schooling everyone, followed by the cost of it. I’ll start by addressing the first of those challenges. One of the things I consider when choosing a curriculum or resource toContinue Reading
