Homeschool conventions are wonderful resources for the homeschooling family. Every new homeschooler should make it a priority to attend a convention near them. Even if you are not new to homeschooling, conventions still have so much to offer and it’s beneficial to attend one every year or so. There is a homeschool convention in just aboutContinue Reading
7 Terrific Tips to Make Shopping with Kids Easy
The other day I passed a young, tired, and embarrassed mother trying to shop with an uncooperative toddler. I believe we’ve all been there, desperately trying to pick up essential groceries with an unhappy child in tow. After six children, I’ve picked up a few tips along the way to make shopping with kids easy.Continue Reading
DIY Jeopardy Game Board
My family is competitive. My children play sports (my husband and I did too when we were growing up), we participate in fantasy sports leagues, we enjoy playing all kinds of games together (board, card, video…), and we all love a good challenge. What better way to have a friendly competition, as well as growContinue Reading
When Pumpkin Spice is Not so Nice
Ahhh… fall. Fall is my favorite time of year! I love the cool, crisp mornings, the trees exploding in color, the bustle and excitement of holiday preparation, and yes, I love pumpkin spice EVERYTHING. But did you know that there are some times when pumpkin spice is not so nice? GASP! WHAT?! I can hearContinue Reading
Encouragement For When Your Future Feels Uncertain
I recently had one of those weird, crystallizing experiences, where everything comes distinctly into focus. When you realize something you’ve been missing for a long time. I woke up one Sunday after a stressful, tiring week, hoping that day would be better. That maybe it would truly be a day of rest. I was totallyContinue Reading
7 Surefire Ways to Spark Your Child’s Imagination
One of my greatest delights is observing my children’s imaginations at work in creative play. My five year old daughter and three year old son play happily together for hours. It always amuses me to see who they pretend to become, where they go on their adventures, and what the ordinary objects around them transform into. RaisingContinue Reading
Goodnight Moon – Story Time Activities
This month’s story time is the classic, Goodnight Moon by Margaret Wise Brown. *See all Story Time posts here. Crafts Puffy Paint Moon Craft from No Time for Flash Cards Balloon Art Activity from Buggy and Buddy Felt Moon Mobile from Sew Kidding Paper Plate Moon and Stars Craft from Nurture Store Goodnight Moon WindowContinue Reading
How to Survive Homeschooling During Pregnancy
Homeschooling can already be challenging on it’s own, add in pregnancy to the mix, and it takes homeschooling to a whole new level. Although it can seem daunting growing a life inside of you and teaching your children, it is possible! I am now in the last leg of my 6th pregnancy and homeschooling aContinue Reading
Healthy Autumn Desserts
Fall marks the beginning of a three month long baking season. There are so many wonderful treats and desserts to be made between now and Christmas – apple crisp, pumpkin pie, fresh rolls, cookies, and candies – that it can be difficult to be disciplined about watching our waistline. I have a love/hate relationship with thisContinue Reading
Praising Your Kids Can Help Your Homeschool
As a parent there is one area that I’m striving to be better at because I’ve seen just how much of an impact it has made in my children’s attitudes, personalities and self-esteem when I have focused on it. I’ve also noticed that it helps my children throughout their homeschool days as well! Children oftenContinue Reading
