Math’s endless worksheets and flashcards combined with groaning children is enough to make you long for a trip to the dentist. Anything would be better than drilling math with your children one more day. What if I told you it doesn’t have to be this way. You can drill math and drill it playfullyContinue Reading
10 Frugal Things to do on a Rainy Day
Rainy days in the summer can be tough. My boys love to be outside and spend as much time as possible outside playing. I like to keep some rainy day activities ready to go for those times they are stuck inside. Here are 10 of my favorites. The best thing about this list is that most ofContinue Reading
15 Great Books for Boys and Girls (ages 9+)
As summer approaches I have been gathering up as many good books as I can find for my boys (ages 9 and 11) and I to read this summer. I read many of these books when I was their age and even though I really enjoyed them as a girl, I know they will too. 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
When You’re In The Planting Season
Having grown up in a moderately-sized city just outside of Seattle, I’m not really familiar with gardening. As a kid, I’d occasionally help my mom plant flower beds, and I remember one year when my siblings and I tried planting pumpkins (which my mom unfortunately mistook for weeds). That’s about the extent of my farmingContinue Reading
Gentle Ways to Cut Back Your Child’s Screen Time
Children and screen time is a hot button issue these days. From concerns with how it affects long term development, behavior, school performance, and screen addiction; how much time our kids spend watching t.v. or playing video games can be a huge source of concern and guilt for moms. I know it can be forContinue 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
5 Reasons Why You Should Homeschool Through the Summer
We’ve been year round homeschoolers for the last 4 years. Choosing to move to a year round homeschooling schedule was one of the best decisions I’ve made for my children’s education. After 3 years of hearing how bored my children were for 12 weeks and spending at minimum 6 weeks reviewing the last year’s MathContinue Reading
