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, […]
Work from Home Mom Survival Tips: Setting Boundaries!
Do you ever feel like you are just drowning? I’m not talking treading water, I’m talking FAILING miserably! There are times in my life that I can’t seem to do anything right. My house is a mess that I can’t seem to get on top of, school is a struggle day after day, the to-do […]
Dear mom who thinks her way is better than everyone else’s… PLEASE STOP!
I know you. There have been times in my life I have been you! I know you are just excited and passionate about what new thing you have discovered that is working for you- I am happy for you! But you REALLY, SERIOUSLY need to stop with the verbal diarrhea. You know what I am […]
How to Make Silly Putty
Silly putty recipes are a dime a dozen nowadays. Frozen silly putty is all the rage on Pinterest, and we decided to make our own! We tried about 4 different recipes and came to the sad realization that it wasn’t as easy as it looked! We experimented (and wasted glue) until we stumbled upon the […]
The 5 Days of Homeschooling: Which One Describes Your Homeschool Day Today?
On the first day of homeschool my children brought to me: a pile of books and blissful harmony! On the fifth day of homeschool my children brought to me: Screaming and fighting! Run and hide away, drink more coffee, please let it be Friday, and patience that I cannot seem to find… I recently read an […]
K’NEX Home Designer Building Set Review
Last week we received our K’NEX Home Designer Building Set in the mail. My 7 year old daughter has been anxiously anticipating it’s arrival for the last few weeks and it was near torture to wait for mommy-approved set-up time. I am so excited to be able to offer this building set as a giveaway […]
Science Experiments to learn about the sun, soil, and water! These are awesome!
These last few months we have been working on our Environmental Scientist unit in our Nancy Larson Science 1 curriculum. We have been learning all about the sun, soil, and water with hands-on lessons, science experiments and fun workbook exercises too! If you haven’t heard of Nancy Larson Science before, you may want to read […]
Making playdough from freshly ground wheat. A hands on lesson and free recipe!
I woke up one lazy Saturday to the sun streaming in, new possibilities on the horizon… and kids glued to the television. I needed something more interesting than the TV, pronto! We haven’t played with playdough for so long, I knew it would be a hit! But I had no flour in the cupboard and […]
Why I Hate My Husband (just a little bit)…
At 7am when he is still snoring strong, in the middle of the night when I am up for the 10th time with a teething toddler and he rolls over like a bear in hibernation, when he has a long hot shower while I give myself a ten-second sponge bath in the sink, when he […]
LÍLLÉbaby "Rebel" CarryOn Toddler Carrier Review: Come find out the REAL secret behind how I 'do it all'!
One of the most common questions I am asked is “how do you do it?” I have five young children, I homeschool, I work, I explore… people want to know my secret! Well today I am going to give you a behind-the-scenes look at what living life with tornado toddler REALLY looks like. Life with […]
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