When asked what some of the “problems” or “issues” are that I see in the homeschool world, I cannot help but consider high school. Having three kids in this category, I sometimes find myself struggling to meet their individual needs—which, as it turns out, there are a lot of. Truly, I don’t know if anything […]
The High School “Gap”
A Gather ‘Round Christmas
With Gather ‘Round Homeschool launching every month, I am usually not the person writing anymore… there just simply isn’t enough of me to go around. I spend my days planning and vision casting future units, making the large plans, organizing timelines and deliveries, editing and proofing, answering questions from writers and designers and proofers, and […]
Explore Europe in your Homeschool!
One of the things I love most about this Gather ‘Round vision that God gave me, is how it is so incredibly creative and new every single month! We have a large team of creative people who all work together to help make these units and I am so excited to share with you a […]
Why I Have Decided to Combine Faith and Business
Separation of Church and State… that idea permeates not just politics but also the business world. Good business is when you put faith on the back burner so everyone feels welcome and you can stay focused on business. Like a clinical hospital… good business is when you stay “professional” and don’t get personal. In the […]
Top 10 Homeschool Science Curriculum Comparison
If you are in the market for an elementary homeschool science curriculum, this post is your one-stop shopping guide! Learn the key features of various programs, watch a short video clip where you can peek inside and see how it is laid out and whether or not it will work for your family! If you […]
The Original ScrapBox DreamBox Tour
Some time ago I saw a video that gave me a vision of what could be in my home. It was a video of someone opening up their Original ScrapBox DreamBox (stay tuned for a coupon code at the end) and I was absolutely smitten. I showed my husband, I planned and plotted and dreamed […]
5 Steps to Overcoming Learning Gaps in your Homeschool
Somewhere along the line of my homeschool journey I have acquired a few stragglers. Like the ones who lag behind on a walk because they saw something interesting, I have a few children who are lagging behind in their lessons because it seems anything is more interesting to them than school. The arbitrary line of […]
The Biggest Homeschool Challenges (and How to Overcome them)
Homeschooling is incredibly challenging. Just when you feel like you have figured something out, everything changes. The shifting sands of homeschooling can be exhausting and overwhelming but we don’t need to be a victim to our circumstances! I asked my Facebook group what their biggest homeschool challenges were and was inundated with comments. I have […]
To the Christian Considering The Good and the Beautiful
About a year ago I posted a video about Why we were not using The Good and the Beautiful (TGTB) and it exploded. Nearly every week, consistently and without fail, I receive at least one hate mail e-mail from someone. They are long, they are well-thought out, they are barbed with insults and condemnation. Nearly […]
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 […]
Homeschooling Hacks to Save Money
Homeschooling is not cheap. The more kids you have, the more supplies and books you need, the more strain it can put on the finances. But it doesn’t have to be that way! There are so many ways to save money and homeschool on a budget! Let’s talk about some money saving homeschool hacks plus […]
Letting Go of Expectations
Is it enough? We all have them, the burdens we bear on our backs, trudging through the trenches of our homeschool journey tired, weighed down, and anxious. Our expectations are a result of our own experiences, outside pressures that we face and even inner fears. Perhaps we expect it to look perfect, maybe we are […]
Are Learning Styles a Myth?
I have heard a rumour recently that learning styles are a myth. Every time I share my learning style quiz and talk to people about the importance and value of finding your child’s learning style and how to teach to it… it comes up. A random article claiming that ‘kids don’t learn a certain way, […]
Outdoor Exploration Kids Subscription Box (THiNK OUTSiDE BOXES Review)
I just read an article the other day that kids should be spending 4-6 hours outside. Say what? I live in a frozen tundra, I’m talking -30 to -40 with windchill. I’m lucky to get 1 hour outside a day! Sure, spring is coming, at which point I’m all in! But getting my kids outside […]
Choose Your Own Adventure Homeschool Curriculum Quiz
Choosing curriculum can be downright daunting, I know because by just choosing my favorites, I still had to come up with over 300 options when creating this quiz! What will work best for my kinesthetic child, my visual child, my auditory child? What is the best curriculum if you are on a budget? What secular […]
5 Steps to an Organized Homeschool Day
“How do you stay so organized?” people ask (only because they don’t know me). “How do you get it all done in a day with 5 kids when I can’t seem to do it with 2?!?” I know they are searching for answers, the secret to a successful day. Reality is always so much less […]
Why Online Homeschooling is Becoming More Popular
It is no long breaking news that homeschooling is on the rise. Every year more and more families choose to educate their children at home. The reasons are diverse and individual: everything from bullying, to problems with teachers or classmates, falling behind, what is being taught in schools, faith, work situations, and more. Once considered […]
If My Kids Take Only 1 Thing from Homeschooling…
There are leaders, there are followers, and then there are rebels. I happen to be of the latter category. When I see something trending, I take a long time to hop on the bandwagon, just because I can. I prefer to wait and see if it is worth my attention before I run with it, […]
I Never Realized It Was Over Until It Was
Well, it happened. That moment of self-realization as a parent that everyone talks about, and yet still it caught me completely off guard. It was late at night, the rest of the kids were already in bed and I was up with my older two who are now 10 and 11 years old. My son, […]
Should Christians Celebrate Halloween?
There are so many different ideas when it comes to Halloween in the Christian community. Many churches do alternatives while some churches embrace the Halloween thing and offer activities within the community as an outreach. The differences in opinion from church to church and denomination to denomination is further complicated from person to person. We […]
5 Reasons Your Child May Be Falling Behind…
I’ll never forget the worry, the anxiety, the stress of having my children evaluated. I was a young homeschool mom, full of answers and goals and dreams and hopes for my homeschool and the rubber was about to hit the road. All our failures, struggles, and weak spots were about to be exposed. Would my […]
I Suck at Homeschooling
Here’s the deal, I know you come to me for answers because I’m a homeschool blogger. Because I post pictures of our days and you think, “Clearly, she must know more than me.” Sure, I have some experience under my belt, I know the styles and the routines and the curriculum but the reality is… […]
My Story Review: Elementary Social Studies Curriculum
When I first saw My Story on the Masterbooks website, I was intrigued. Something about the title: a Social Studies curriculum about world and culture and yet relating it all to my child and how it impacts them. This has been an educational value of mine for some time… creating connection with the lessons so […]
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 […]
What We Are Using for Homeschool Curriculum 2018-2019
The number one question I get asked isn’t what I recommend for curriculum, it is what we are using (the ultimate vote of confidence, right?). Of all the homeschool curriculum I have tried and reviewed, what are we settled on for this coming school year and why? Before I share that, let me explain a […]
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 […]
How I Bring Picture Study Into My Homeschool
Art appreciation, attention to detail, increased focus and attention, these are just some of the benefits of bringing art and picture studies into your homeschool! Come see how we do it on our homeschool day! What is a picture study? For the Charlotte Mason homeschooler, a picture study is a comprehensive framework of art appreciation. […]
My Number 1 Secret in My Homeschool Day
I have never made it a secret that I don’t have it all together. In fact, if anything, I struggle with this whole blogging world of homeschoolers. Feeling like I don’t possibly fit in with their immaculate school rooms and organized little desks and clean kitchen tables. Here I sit, homeschooling my 5 kids, an […]
What Happened When I Took My Homeschool Outside…
Around here, everybody calls me Mama and I have been blessed with two earth angels, ages five and four. We are smack in the middle of our maiden homeschooling voyage here in the mountains of southern Oregon where kindergarten is the bees knees and proving to be a powerfully transformational experience for our children, our […]
My Top 8 Homeschool Mistakes
So you have decided to homeschool…..now what? I will never forget the pressure of that first day. All of the traditional school students were heading off to the bus stop and we were at home…. all the pressure of my children’s education in my hands. What seemed like an impossible and overwhelming task at that […]
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