As a homeschool mom and music teacher I always knew that private music lessons would be a large part of our family’s lifestyle. We have 8 children and have been involved with private lessons since our oldest was 5 years old. The kids have played a variety of instruments during the last 10 years (violin, clarinet,Continue Reading
Loaded Smashed Potatoes
Happy New Year! I hope everyone had a nice holiday season, I know we did! So now here we are, in January. Trying to get back into the swing of life/school/work etc. I don’t know about you but I am personally needing some simple, go-to options for those weeknights that I feel like I justContinue Reading
Recharging You and Your Homeschool for the New Year
At the beginning of the school year I started off with a bang. I organized our school room, lesson planned, prayed and gathered up all of the curriculum we needed. After a lot of birthdays, Thanksgiving. Christmas, and some hard life circumstances; I am just not feeling as gung-ho as I was at the startContinue Reading
Start Your Homeschool Fresh in the New Year
After the holidays it can be difficult to get back on track and begin homeschooling again. It’s important to remember that children do best with consistency and a schedule, so after the Thanksgiving and Christmas craziness homeschooling is often just what they need. The new year is coming soon and with your first three monthsContinue Reading
8 Things I Wish I Had Known As A Young Mom
As a mom of eight kids, and my youngest now being 18, I often find myself looking back on my earlier days of parenting. Over the years of parenting our kids, I learned a lot, and my parenting changed some from when I was a young parent. Here are some things I wish I hadContinue Reading
How to Begin the New Year More Organized
Well, this year is coming to a close. Can you believe it?! Another year has absolutely flown by, so quickly. Well, you know what that means. With another year over, it is time to choose our New Year’s Resolutions for the following year. Every year I like to choose a bunch of different resolutions, andContinue Reading
Chocolate Caramel Pretzel Treats
I don’t know about you, but I am in full Christmas cooking mode (or at least as much as my body will allow me to be, being six months pregnant and all!). But seriously, I’m cooking every chance I get for the holidays! One of my favorite ways to show our friends and family loveContinue Reading
“In the Bleak Midwinter” ~ A Homeschool Music Lesson
I love Christmas music. It really helps to put me in the Christmas spirit. I especially love the songs that speak about the birth of the Savior. I’m happy to share a song with you today that you may not be familiar with. I first sang it in choir as a teen and then hadContinue Reading
Christmas Blessings Giveaway – Win $500 Paypal Cash!!
The Christmas season is upon us! And while this is a joyous and festive time of the year, it can also be a time of financial stress and worry for some. That is why I’m teaming up with 25 other bloggers to bring you a Christmas Blessings Giveaway for $500 Paypal cash! We understand theContinue Reading
Incorporating Your Dog Into Your Homeschool
In 2012, the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) reported that over 43 million households owned a dog. That’s over one out of three families! That’s a lot of dogs! Well, I know that not everyone is a self-proclaimed “dog person”, but dogs are the topic for today. If you happen to not have a dog,Continue Reading
