Summer is in full swing and yet I am sitting here and thinking about school. It doesn’t help that my preschooler asks me nearly every day to do school with her. Not to mention that we homeschool through the summer, kind of hard NOT to think about school in that case (read why here). I […]
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Your Preschooler will Love this New, Bright Summer Printable Pack!
5 Reasons We are Homeschooling Through the Summer (And What that Looks Like)
When I say we are homeschooling through the summer, I often get negative responses. Both in the homeschooling community and outside of it, there are those who can’t see the idea that doing school in the summertime as anything less than cruel. The sun is shining, there is so much to do, kids need a break, […]
Inspire your Kids this Summer with these Fun, Educational Crafts!
With 5 young children, you might think art plays a huge role in our homeschooling and you would be (unfortunately) wrong. The reality is, I am so busy just trying to fit in the basics, that coming up with fun, engaging, educational ideas that bring art and creativity back to our homeschool is just […]
#54 The Conversation Episode
I am sitting in my trailer, the rain pitter-pattering on the roof and my kids strewn haphazardly on their bunks in our 29′ trailer. There is sand on the floor, all of our clothes are soaked, there’s a weird smell coming from the fridge and we are beyond exhausted… all the signs and symptoms of […]
#53 My Homeschool Style
I get asked all the time what I do and how I do it. What is my homeschool style? What does a typical day look like? Today’s podcast episode is a glimpse into reality. What happens when you get sick and summer is in full swing and you have a lazy day? How can you […]
The Ultimate Build Your Bundle Guide
I wanted to write a post to help explain what Build Your Bundle is, how it works this year, how you can save the most money, my favorite bundles, and a free printable to help you plan your shopping. Don’t forget that I am a contributor to the sale with my two brand new courses […]
#46 Homeschooling Q&A
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One of the awesome things about being a blogger is that companies send me free stuff and even pay me to review their products! Sometimes they pay me a small percentage by affiliate links to track their sales while other times they just send me free product to show and try. This is part of how I support my blog but I want to make sure you know that I turn down 10 times more people than I accept because I only choose products that I would personally buy and recommend. This post is sponsored in one of those ways. For more info read my disclosure policy. And if you think this sounds like a pretty sweet gig, come on over and let me teach you how to do what I do in my blogging course or one of my other courses by clicking here.Today’s podcast episode is a little bit different than my regular deal because I invited my hubby to join me. I had so many good ideas for today’s podcast and couldn’t decide so we ended up doing it Q&A style and tackling a few different topics in one episode. This post is your resource for […]
Charlotte Mason Canadian Social Studies K-5
I have a problem. I live in Canada where history is different from what most traditional curriculum (written in the US) teaches. There are very few options for Canadians, the main one being Donna Ward, who has put together complete packages to help cover topics that are supposed to be taught up here in the […]
The Ultimate Homeschool Math Comparison
Shopping for homeschool math curriculum can be daunting. Everywhere you look someone has a different recommendation and let’s face it, homeschool moms are passionate about their curriculum! Bring to base your decision off of what you can gather online is time consuming and can feel stressful when you don’t really know for certain if that […]
Planning Your Homeschool Year
Planning is one of my favourite topics to write about because I LOVE LOVE LOVE planning. I love pulling out my planner (together with it’s partner in crime, coffee), the feel of the soft leather in my hands and the weight of all my dreams and vision and goals carried within the pages. I love […]
The Problem with Using Too Much Curriculum
My name is Rebecca and I am a bonafide curriculum junkie. My addiction is fed by the bundles and stacks of curriculum I receive from various companies throughout the years as a homeschool blogger. I can’t say no, in fact sometimes I pitch them to do reviews for nothing because the curriculum is so bright […]
Homeschool Day with a Preschooler and Teenager
I LOVE seeing what homeschooling looks like for other families, especially families that have been doing this for a long time! It reminds me that there really isn’t one way to do this, it often inspires me to try something new, it gives me hope to persevere, and it helps me be more at peace […]
Everyday Homeschooling: Working Homeschool Mom
About 2 months ago I asked you guys if anyone would be interested in being interviewed for a series on my blog about what homeschooling looks like for YOU. I think the more we can see what “normal” is for other homeschoolers, the better we will feel about our own homeschool days and how they […]
Homeschool Math Comparison: MLFLE, MUS and TT
I have been sitting on this post for a long time. It is no small thing to publicly announce that we left two other math companies and settled on one we felt was a better fit. Math is a touchy subject. It can be VERY difficult to find something that fits for our kids and that […]
5 Reasons I Love Illustrated Faith Devotional Kits
Every day the mail comes, bringing bills and renewal notices and stuff I need to add to my to-do list. But somewhere in the midst of that monotony, a little parcel slip arrives. I pack all five kids in the van and head to the nearest post office pick up location for my box, feeling […]
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Womens Devotional and Bible Journaling Supplies
Bible journaling is becoming one of the newest fads inside Christian circles. It can vary from writing notes in your margins (which we have been doing for years) to complete art plastered all over the page of the actual scripture. There are some conflicting opinions on how far is “too far” with Bible journaling, but […]
7 Day Easy Crock Pot Meal Plan for Busy Families
Meal planning is a lot of work, I swear I spend about 2 hours just researching recipes that look appetizing. Then another 2 hours shopping and putting everything away. And then I still have to cook everything, sigh. But despite the dread I feel at the thought of taking a day to meal plan… I […]
Meal Plan with Me: What’s for Dinner this Week
As I put together my meal plan for the week in my beautiful new Traveler’s Notebook, I went searching on Pinterest for not just nice photos, but recipes with rave reviews. With no AC and hot summer days up here, baking in the oven is simply not an option. And with my plan of homeschooling […]
Why I am Offering Incentives to Get my Kids to Read
I feel like “incentive” is a dirty word in parenting. There is some sort of taboo surrounding the idea of rewarding our kids for good behaviour or a job well done, but frankly, I’m not convinced. Reading is one of my number one goals for my children, I want to instil in my kids not […]
Free Spring Themed Printable Worksheets for Preschool
Who doesn’t love getting free printables? Especially if it means keeping your busy preschooler busy so you have a few more minutes with your older ones! Am I right? We have been having so much fun with this spring preschool printable pack! These 17 pages are packed full of some fun activities for your little […]
8 Reasons I Don’t Put my Kids to Bed at 7pm
I can tell you first off that I’ve read just about every baby and child sleep book on the market. Several times in fact. Everything from “leave your baby to scream itself into a coma” to “lay with your child until their freshman year of college”. Want your kid to sleep in? Put them to […]
20+ FREE Homeschool Printables!
If you’re anything like me, you are always looking for fun, free resources to inspire your kids, help you homeschool more efficiently, and break up the monotony of bookwork. In this post you will find over 20 free homeschool printables, with no catch! Make sure to pin this image for later! Printables from around the […]
Looking for In-Depth Time4Learning Reviews? Check this out!
I first heard about Time4Learning through my amazing followers on my Facebook Page. They started suggesting it and asked where they could find Time4Learning reviews. I decided to try it out for myself to see what it was all about. This is a complete review that will discuss the user interface, what this online curriculum is and […]
Zoology for Kids with Nancy Larson Science!
This summer we have continued working on our Nancy Larson Science for Homeschool and have been doing our unit on Zoology (the study of animals). This has been such a fun unit for the kids and I can’t wait to show you some of the fun activities we did! Before I do, take a minute to […]
I was Homeschooled and I’m Weird
I may be weird (well, as weird as you that is) but I can write my own name and everything! I don’t wear a dress that goes to my toes, I know how to talk to other people, I didn’t live on a farm, I didn’t live in my pajamas (well at least not ALL […]
I have a secret… I do NOT have it all together!
Are you feeling frustrated, discouraged, overwhelmed with homeschooling? Have you felt like you are failing or just don’t have the patience to do this? Have you ever felt downright irritated by your kids? You are not alone and the guilt trip stops now! Picture it with me, you’re having a nice morning with the kids, […]
I’m Bored Jar Printable
“I’m Bored”, we’ve all heard it before, I was sick of it so I stopped everything I was doing, sat down and designed THIS. My kids will never be bored again! If you have been following my blog or subscribe to my newsletter, you will have seen that we are currently trying to sell our […]
Our Official 2015/2016 Curriculum Reveal!
This post contains affiliate links where I receive a small percentage of the sale if you purchase through me which I use to help offset some of the many costs of blogging. For full details, please see my disclosure page. This is pretty much my most exciting post of the year, the post where I […]
