I have a beef with most traditional homeschool Bible curriculum that is currently on the market… many of them are dull. My kids aren’t interested in doing the lessons and, quite frankly, I’m not interested in teaching them! That’s why when I was offered the opportunity to review Grapevine Studies‘ unit “The Resurrection” I was all […]
How to Teach Writing in Your Homeschool
Let’s talk about how to teach writing in our homeschools… the easy way! If you have been pulling out all your hair trying to find a writing curriculum that is engaging, funny, and can be done with multiple age ranges all together… then you’re going to want to read this review! When I first heard […]
How to Get Organized with Kids
I don’t know about you, but in my house my kids only clean when I stand over them like a drill sergeant. I tell them where to put everything, keep them all on task, remind them to keep going, stop the younger one from playing in the corner, etc. The problem with this is that […]
How I track my Children’s Sickness with my Bullet Journal
This last week me and 4 of my children got sick at once with wicked fevers and I was losing my mind trying to keep track of who had what medications. As a recent bullet journal addict, I simply set up a collection page in my planner to keep track of the children’s fevers, time […]
What is Bullet Journaling? (The Simple Version)
In a nutshell, bullet journaling is a customizable organizing solution. It can be a planner, a calendar, a place for your notes and thoughts, a journal, a sketchbook, or all of the above! There are essentially no rules and you can do whatever you want with your journal to make it work for you! No […]
How I Create a Meal Plan and Grocery List in 20 Minutes a Week!
Have you ever gone to the grocery store and just walked up and down the aisles with a blank look on your face? Do you spend more than you should on incomplete ingredients that you feel like go to waste and you can’t do anything with? You hear about meal planning and maybe, like me, […]
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 […]
How to Make a Tornado in a Jar
I love science, I love hands on learning, and I love learning about the weather! But what I love even more than all of that… is projects with a low mess impact on my home. I view science with my kids kind of like a teenager views school work… very very minimalist. This month when […]
Meet Silly McGilly: the Mischievous Little Leprechaun!
I am always looking for fun holiday traditions to start with my kids! We have never done much for Saint Patricks Day other than maybe dying the oatmeal green in the morning (which can significantly reduce your appetite by the way). I don’t know much about the history of the holiday and don’t know how […]
5 Amazing Systems to Help You Conquer the Laundry Chaos for Good
The laundry heap, the mountain, the never ending chaos that hides in the corners of our bedrooms and stacks up in the far reaches of our basements. We’ve all been behind on laundry, however there are some of us who can’t ever seem to catch up. I have fallen into that category! With 5 children, […]
Free Easter Coloring Pages Your Kids Will Love!
Easter is approaching and that means it’s time for a fun free printable to inspire your kids and homeschool with the seasons! I have put together a 13 page coloring book for you guys and it is completely free… forever! It is light and fun, with lots of Easter bunnies and chicks and Easter Eggs. […]
How to Deal with Homeschool Haters
We all have those people in our lives, the ones who raise their eyebrows in skepticism when we tell them we homeschool our kids. The ones who always have to make a biting comment or express their heartfelt (negative) opinion on your choice to homeschool. How do you stay strong when you are dealing with homeschool […]
Are you Embarrassed to Invite People Over?
I can’t tell you how many time I have heard an innocent knock on the door and my stomach drops. I look around me in desperation, taking stock of the chaos that surrounds me. I quickly stop by the mirror on the way to the door and begin to wonder if the poor person on […]
The Day I Abandoned My Workbooks… For Good
I was going crazy! I was losing my patience on a regular basis, fighting with my kids to do their school, and feeling at a complete loss. I was homeschooled growing up! I had a passion for this… why then did I feel like I was failing? Then one day, 4 years into my homeschool […]
Hearty Hamburger Soup Recipe
This hamburger soup recipe is one of my favorites and a staple in our home. It is SO EASY to make and very forgiving depending on what you have in your fridge. When my husband and I got married, he had never heard of hamburger soup before, and yet it is so tasty and cheap […]
How to Help your Kids Manage their Emotions
Do you have a highly emotional child? Maybe you have a threenager in the throes of tantrums and meltdowns. Maybe your preschooler never seemed to grow out of that stage and has a difficult time controlling their emotions. Today I am going to introduce you to one of the coolest free resources I have found […]
Printable All About Me Worksheet Book for Kids
I am so excited about this week’s free printable because I was able to find some super cute graphics and ended up putting a lot of work into it! I am hoping to use this in a future social studies unit on the shop, but you guys get a sneak peek for free just because […]
How To Get It All Done and Plan Your Day
The number one question I am asked, hands down, is “how do I get it all done?” How do I blog and work and homeschool and clean my home and cook and spend time with my husband and have time to shave my legs once in a while too!?!?!?! Today I am going to show […]
5 Ways to Homeschool for Free
Have you looked at the cost of books and curriculum lately? At up to $200 per subject per child, it can cost a small fortune to homeschool! Not to mention school supplies and school room resources! Every year September rolls around, I consider hiding money under our mattress to save up without hubby realizing how […]
3 Ways to Engage your Kids in History
History for kids can oftentimes be boring and dry. Kids are interested in what applies to them now, and something that happened in a time they can’t picture just doesn’t register on the scale. I recently stumbled upon an amazing subscription company called History Unboxed. I am going to show you 3 ways to bring […]
Make the Bible Come to Life for your Children & Enter to win!
I have heard a lot of controversy over Sarah Young’s “Jesus Calling” book so when I saw “Jesus Today” (Devotions for Kids) I was intrigued. This is a 150 day devotional for children that essentially takes scripture, paraphrases it for little minds, and writes it as a letter to them from God. Whenever something is […]
How to Homeschool When Life is Difficult
Homeschooling has it challenges even on the good days so what do you do when life gets difficult and homeschooling seems impossible? Two years ago I learned first hand how to homeschool through a difficult season in life. I was put on bed rest with my sixth child for the last four months of my […]
400 Free Lego Brick Creative Writing Prompts
Do you have a kinesthetic or hands on learner with whom writing is a constant battle? Are you at your whits end trying to get your child to write and looking for creative ways to make it fun and engaging? I have put together 400 hilarious creative writing prompts specifically designed for Mega Bloks and inspired […]
How to Organize Your Life in 30 Days
Do you feel like you are drowning in to do lists, laundry, and dishes? Does lack of organization cause you to lose your patience or avoid having people over? Are you often late because you can’t find what you are looking for? As mom’s, we all have a lot on our minds and life is […]
25 Creative Date Ideas When you Have No Babysitter
I love date night, but living on a remote island away from all our family and friends means a serious lack of babysitters! We all know the importance of a regular date night to keep the romance alive in your marriage, but HOW do you do that when you are stuck at home? Whether you […]
How to Turn your Interests into an Income
I can’t even tell you the amount of people I know who want to earn an income on the side at home and just don’t know what to do! I used to be one of those mom’s! I spent HOURS searching good business ideas to work from home. I really wasn’t interested in a multi-level-marketing […]
5 Reasons I Bullet Journal
Most people don’t know what bullet journaling is so it often takes a bit of explanation. To simplify it for you, I am going to tell you 5 reasons I bullet journal. There are so many planning methods out there and it can be hard to find one that works for you! Make sure to […]
The Seven Day Countdown: A Fun Valentines Day Activity!
Valentines Day is fast approaching! Each year I look for unique ways to make the holiday special not only for my husband and I, but also for our children! I take every opportunity I can get to shower my kids in a little extra love! For us, this holiday means a special day making cookies […]
Finding Contentment in Motherhood
As a mom of five young children, the whole “Wow, you must be busy!” seems a little anticlimactic. I am not busy! I am a supersonic jet who ran out of fuel long ago. I’m running on fumes people! I am the little lady (who looks far too young to have this many kids, gasp!) at […]
Toys that Teach & Inspire: Magformers Review
I am always on the lookout for toys that teach and inspire my children to think outside the box. Studies have shown that children learn through play and as a homeschool mom, I try to make learning as fun and natural as possible in our home! I recently heard about Magformers building sets and was […]
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