Ancient Egypt is such a fun time period to explore with young kids. There are so many topics you can cover, allowing for lots of fun hands-on activities to be added into your studies. From King Tut, to the pyramids, to the Nile River, to Moses, there are so many amazing people, places, and eventsContinue Reading
Homemade Cleaning Solutions for the Whole House
Most families, particularly those who have more than the average number of children, are in a constant search for ways to save money in their home. When I got to learn more about commercial cleaning, I knew how important it is to cut costs in cleaning. When I first began my frugal living journey, oneContinue Reading
Finding the Fun in Homeschooling
I am so thankful that God lead my husband and I to homeschool our children. I can’t imagine our lives any other way! It’s such a great privilege and opportunity to not only teach them but learn with them. I have to admit though that there are some days homeschooling is not always fun forContinue Reading
4 Reasons NOT To Have A Homeschool Room
In the beginning years of my homeschool journey, I spent so much time looking at fancy homeschool rooms. I admit they fascinate me. I love how you can get so creative with them and can make them fit your homeschool style. And since I love all things decorating and organizing, I dream of the dayContinue Reading
Help! My Child Refuses to Do School Work!
Several years ago I found myself in a deep, dark place on my homeschool journey. My then six-year-old son was D-O-N-E with school. This child–my oldest child–fussed, argued, cried and just downright fought every attempt I made to “teach” him. Even fantastic curriculums (and this overzealous, perfectionist mom) couldn’t get this boy to do anything thatContinue Reading
Questions People Ask Homeschooling Moms
Honestly, I could have also named this post “Dumb things people ask homeschooling moms!”, but I figured that would not be very nice. I teach my children it is important to be nice, after all. Which is one of the reasons why I have tried to give nice, wellContinue Reading
Peanut Butter Cup Brownie Bites
If you like brownies and if you like peanut butter cups, you are in for a real treat!! Literally! I have the BEST treat to share with you today – Peanut Butter Cup Brownie Bites. I’ve been making peanut butter cup brownie bites every Christmas for probably about 10 years now. I got the ideaContinue Reading
Tips to Help You Unplug and Be With the Kids
Are you constantly tempted to scroll Facebook or Pinterest when you have other things you could be doing at home? Here are some tips to help you unplug. If you’re like me then sometimes the weight of motherhood can feel heavy. Not heavy as in, “I don’t want to do this,” but heavy as in,Continue Reading
4 Ways to Build Character in Kids
One of the many reasons we chose to homeschool was so we could place an extra emphasis on building character in our children, something that just isn’t taught at most schools. The Bible clearly emphasizes the importance of developing character, from aiding with life’s struggles and producing hope (Romans 5:3-4) to declaring noble character asContinue Reading
Incorporating Christ into Your Preschooler’s Day
As a mama, it’s important to me to teach my children about Christ – who He is, why He’s so amazing, and how much He loves us. God gave us the great responsibility of shepherding our children and of guiding them spiritually; this is probably one of the most important things we, as parents, willContinue Reading
