Let’s talk about how to teach multiplication and division. Let’s talk about how frustrating they are to teach over and over again. Let’s talk about how my son went from barely understanding the concept to memorizing his times tables and division facts in 2 weeks FLAT. A grandiose claim, but 100% true! Make sure to […]
I was NOT going to be an essential oil weirdo… until I saw what happened!
When I heard about essential oils for the first time I was totally turned off! I was reading things about energy and spiritual grounding and meditating and as a Christian, I saw them as some sort of “new age thing” to stay away from. I had a good friend who got into them and she […]
Dear Mom who is feeling Overwhelmed: You are not alone!
Dear mom who is feeling overwhelmed and defeated, I don’t know your name, where you are from, how many kids you have or what has happened today to bring you to this letter, but I know YOU. I know what it is like to be at the end of my rope. I know what it is […]
5 Things Husbands Wish their Wives Knew about Homeschooling
Many women feel alone when it comes to homeschooling. Their husbands seem standoffish at best, judgmental even of their progress. When they try to approach their husbands they are met with what appears to be indifference. I have caught myself wondering if my husband even cares that I am homeschooling or recognizes what I do! […]
Set up your Montessori at Home with these Handmade Learning Resources!
I have a confession, I LOVE Montessori. If I could afford it, I would set up my entire classroom and homeschool as “Montessori at Home”. It would be a beautiful thing. I have spent HOURS ogling beautiful Montessori classrooms on Pinterest, many a late night staring longingly at the handmade trays and set ups, downright […]
Learn about the Human Body with Us!
Have you ever asked your kids what they want to learn about? Mine told me one day they wanted to learn about the human body. Well kids, that’s perfect, because that happens to be a unit in our Nancy Larson Science curriculum! We have been loving this unit, it is so hands on and fun […]
Organize your Homeschool and Life with this 1 Powerful Tool…
As a homeschool mom to five young children… I have had my days (possibly months) of utter chaos; days when I wanted to quit. Weeks when I felt like I was hanging on by a thread, when I have questioned what I am doing and why I am doing it! Have you been there? […]
Our Favorite Kids Bible
My 8 year old son has been asking for a “real” Bible for some time now. He is tired of the simplified children’s stories and wants to start memorizing verses and learning how a Bible is set up. Because he is reading so well, I was eager to find him one that was accurate but […]
Easy Homemade Christmas Tree Ornaments for Kids in 2 Simple Steps!
We love making homemade Christmas tree ornaments and try to find something unique and new to make each year with the kids. Living on the island, we were looking for something to add to our tree this year that would be a special memory for this time in our lives. We stumbled upon the airport […]
Teaching in a Way That is Not Your Strength
Are you teaching in a way that is not your strength? School in this house generally means workbooks, readers, paper and pencils. That’s MY kind of school. The smell of fresh workbooks, the excitement of a blank assignment before me with endless possibilities. However, for my very kinesthetic, hands on daughter, this type of learning is […]
The best hands on math curriculum for homeschoolers
Math seems to be one of the most difficult subjects for homeschoolers. Finding curriculum that your children not only enjoy but actually retain and understand the concepts can seem daunting, if not impossible. I have a very kinesthetic learner as well as a very visual learner. For both of these children, traditional math workbooks are […]
Do You Suffer From Pain? What I Would Do with 12 Hours Pain-Free
Meeting the many demands of motherhood when you are suffering from pain can be a huge challenge! Ever since I was a teenager I have struggled with arthritis and joint pain. I am not sure if it is a genetic disposition (it definitely runs in my family) or if it is just my “thorn in […]
A Unique Natural Remedy for Eczema that Actually Works! You’ve Got to see This!
When I first held my beautiful little boy with his soft, smooth, baby skin… I had no idea the challenges that we would face only a few months later. As our little boy grew, his skin changed from soft and smooth to rough and scaly. He was covered in bumpy patches, dry patches, constantly got […]
Fluffy Whole Wheat Bread Recipe that will last you the week!
I have had my Nutrimill and Bosch mixer for about 4 years now and every time I use them I kick myself for buying store bought bread. Nothing compares with the fluffy, naturally sweet and nutty flavor of fresh milled flour. I am going to show you the recipe that I made for our once-a-wake […]
What is the point of report cards?
I have a confession to make… I hate report cards, especially for the younger grades (they become more necessary in the upper grades). I don’t really see the point and think they can have some really negative effects. Take a look at some of the top reasons I don’t give my child’s report card a […]
5 Reasons my House is a Mess when You Come Over
Many people have asked me how I keep my house clean with 5 young children, the short answer… I don’t. Every day is a battleground with me: the vacuum, the dish pile, and the laundry pile. Every day I go through my lists and tidy up the random chaos of my home. And yet every […]
5 Reasons People Get Fed-Up with Christmas PLUS $500 Giveaway!
I love Christmas, I love everything about it! I love the music and decorating my house with sparkly trinkets. I love the romance of a fresh snowfall and snuggling up by a fire. I love the meaning behind Christmas and the time to refocus and celebrate together with family. So when my husband frustratedly announced one […]
Have you Heard Chris Tomlin’s new Christmas CD, Adore? Enter to Win a Copy!
Every holiday season I pull out my arsenal of Christmas music and blare it loudly from morning until night. As an early Christmas decorator, inevitably by November I am starting to get sick of the same songs rotating on my playlist. When I was sent a review copy of Chris Tomlin’s new CD, Adore, both my […]
We Started a Reading Fluency Program and were Blown Away by the Results!
There are so many reading programs out there, it can be difficult to sift through them all. I am going to tell you my hands down FAVORITE reading fluency program of 2015. This program helped my daughter grow from sounding out words- halting and slow-to reading fluently and with confidence. If you are looking for […]
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 […]
Elf on the Shelf Alternative: Mary and Joseph’s Journey to Bethlehem
Are you looking for a fun elf on the shelf alternative? Every year I see those fun little elf ideas, I feel a little sad that we don’t get to participate. However, both my husband and I cannot seem to get over the idea of a naughty little elf who is always watching our children. […]
Top Christmas Gifts 2015 for Homeschoolers!
I am so excited to be releasing the “Top Christmas Gifts 2015 for Homeschoolers”! This is a collection of the best educational gifts for 2015 and is divided into age range for easy shopping. Each image links directly to the website… your one stop click n’ shop! Simply click read now to view the publication […]
I Let My 7 Year Old Text and Couldn’t Believe What Happened!
My children have had their iPads for a couple of years now, and doing my due diligence… I disabled Safari, downloads, YouTube, Siri, Messaging and Facetime PLUS enabled very strict parental restrictions. I quickly learned that if my children had access to these things it could pose a serious safety hazard. I also discovered that […]
2015 Black Friday Deals for Homeschoolers
It’s the middle of the night, but these deals are LIVE and hot off the press! Don’t miss this HUGE 2015 Black Friday deals list for homeschoolers! Find the hottest clothing sales, curriculum sales, educational toys and more! Simply scroll through this master list of 2015 Black Friday deals and click the “buy now” graphic to […]
Homeschooling Multiple Ages (Without Losing Your Mind!)
How do I homeschool multiple grades without losing my mind you ask? Well, maybe I lose my mind a little bit. I mean, let’s be honest… the preschooler wants to participate, grade 1 child needs help, grade 2 child is falling to pieces, and grade 3 child is skipping questions and doing their laziest work. […]
30 Educational Apps for Early Elementary
Looking for the best kindergarten apps? Check out this HUGE list of the best kindergarten apps with easy-click links! You can quickly skim through the list with it’s bright pictures and quick descriptions, the price will be in the image caption. If you would like to download one of these apps (or if you’re like […]
How to Play Go Squish: A Kid’s Game to Learn Spanish Vocabulary
Who doesn’t love learning through play? Foreign Languages for Kids by Kids® created a fun, engaging Spanish game your kids will want to play over and over. It is only $20 and a great (and inexpensive) way to get started with a second language in your home! Make sure to pin this image for later! […]
ESV Journaling Bible Review and Giveaway
I am a homeschool, type-A personality, writer, planner, woman… why wouldn’t I be excited about the ESV Journaling Bible? In fact, I’m even more excited that I get to offer a free copy to one of you! Let me show you just a few of the features in this beautiful Bible and then enter to […]
Motorized K’NEX Building Set
Are you looking for toys that teach this Christmas? I am so excited to introduce you to the X-FLAME BUILDING SET by K’NEX with this exclusive peek inside the box and giveaway! The X-FLAME BUILDING SET is a motorized dragon that can move both forwards and backwards. All of my children were over the moon […]
The Ultimate List of Ways to Make Money from Home
One of the most common conversations amongst stay-at-home moms are ways to make money from home. Living on a single income in today’s economic climate can be challenging if not impossible. As homeschoolers , the majority of us are living on a single income, are you struggling? Whether you are looking to supplement your income, […]
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