Remember the day you decided to start homeschooling? You were likely overwhelmed with “Where on earth do I start?” thoughts while researching every possible method, curriculum, and maybe even stalking the large family at the store or park that you were convinced homeschooled just because they had lots of kids. I understand, completely, because IContinue Reading
20 Christ-Centered Christmas Storybooks
It’s important to me to teach my children about and keep them focused on the true meaning of Christmas and why we celebrate every year on December 25th. It’s easy to get caught up in all the things to do surrounding the holiday – shopping, baking, decorating, parties – that it can potentially be justContinue Reading
Printable Scripture Cards for Pregnancy and Labor
Pregnancy can often be a time of spiritual battles. So many women experience fear, worry, doubt, impatience, and insecurity during what is supposed to be a mostly joyous and happy time. When we are faced with these spiritual struggles, the first place we should turn to is God’s Word – the Truth. In HisContinue Reading
Our Dilemma with English
It has been four years since we moved to the US with our boys. At the beginning, my main concern was the language: How well the boys were going to learn English while I homeschool them? That is a lot of pressure for a latina immigrant homeschool mom! My English knowledge and understanding is veryContinue Reading
Christmas Gift Guide – For Toddlers
Toddlers are so fun! It doesn’t take much to entertain them or to spark their interest. Books, puzzles, and blocks are perfect gifts for this age. Or anything else that they can count, stack, build, or line up. I’m excited because I have two in this age group to shop for this year. Here isContinue Reading
X is for X Marks the Spot – The ABCs of Homeschooling {guest post – Tauna}
Do your kids love following treasure maps or going on a scavenger hunt? Mine too! There are so many ways of incorporating this kind of play into your homeschool. Not only that, your kids will learn skills such as: Problem solving Leadership Team work Careful observation Map reading Following instructions Diligence in completingContinue Reading
The Best Butter Cream Frosting
It’s almost December! Christmas is right around the corner! Do you know what that means? Lots of baking and goodie making going on soon! One of our Christmas treat staples that we make each year to give to family, friends, coaches, and neighbors is cut-out cookies, frosted of course! Here is the butter cream frostingContinue Reading
Black Friday Deals for Homeschoolers
I love a great deal! I prefer shopping online. And I’m a curriculum-junkie. I’ve been watching with anticipation and excitement as all these great Black Friday deals and sales are filling my inbox from all my favorite curriculum companies. I’m planning on making a few purchases this upcoming Black Friday and I wanted to shareContinue Reading
FREE Printable Advent Activities Calendar
One of our family’s traditions during the Christmas season is counting down the days until Christ’s birthday. We usually have several different Advent calendars going each year and last year I made one that focuses on spending time together as a family. I modified the Advent calendar a little bit for this year, making itContinue Reading
Even MORE Super Deals from DaySpring
I know you weren’t expecting this post until Monday, but DaySpring has decided to release the last 8 Super Deals early!! They have also activated the 30% off code early as well! Unfortunately you can’t use the code on the Super Deals, but you can use it on everything else including all other saleContinue Reading