You CAN homeschool on a budget! I’ve created many free printables for kids that are designed to help you teach your kids at home. If you are looking for free activities to do with your children, you’ve hit the jackpot here. Discover tons of free printables for kids that you can use to teach ... Read More about Free Printables for Kids
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7 Life Skills for Teens
What are you doing today to prepare your teen for adulthood? I'm not talking about academics. I'm talking about real life skills for teens that they'll need to survive outside your home. Looking back, I realize that I was not prepared to leave the nest. I could do laundry, and I could cook ... Read More about 7 Life Skills for Teens
Winter Activities and Resources for Homeschoolers
Need some fresh ideas and resources for your homeschool? These winter activities will perk up your homeschool and carry you straight through to spring! I often find it difficult to stay motivated in my homeschool during the long winter months. Because my daughter is a ballerina, November and ... Read More about Winter Activities and Resources for Homeschoolers
8th Grade Homeschool Curriculum Reveal
We're gearing up for another homeschool year! Here's what we've chosen for our 8th grade homeschool curriculum. I can't believe we're gearing up to start the 8th grade! My youngest is wrapping up middle school this year. Boo hoo! That means that I'm on the downhill side of my homeschool ... Read More about 8th Grade Homeschool Curriculum Reveal
Have a Flexible Homeschool Schedule
Homeschooling is quite a chore. It requires a plan. We, the parent/teacher, have to know what we're going to teach in order to be effective educators. So, we plan. Some homeschool mommas are strict planners. They plan their days in time blocks - 9:00=math, 9:45=spelling, etc. Some homeschoolers have ... Read More about Have a Flexible Homeschool Schedule
What’s Next? A College Alternative for Homeschoolers
I can't believe it's time to start thinking about high school and beyond for my youngest. Next year, my 17th year of homeschooling, will be the start of my youngest child's high school career. Time has flown! Now is the time, as we wrap up middle school, that we begin researching high school and ... Read More about What’s Next? A College Alternative for Homeschoolers
Frugal and Fun Christmas Traditions to Start This Year
I love Christmas and Christmas traditions! It's such a magical time of year. Suspense builds all month long. Wishes are made. Dreams are dreamt. Memories are made. Emma loves shopping for those she loves. We both love baking dozens and dozens of Christmas cookies. We love decorations and ... Read More about Frugal and Fun Christmas Traditions to Start This Year
5 Days of Printable Christmas Activities
Whew! Thanksgiving is over, and we're plowing headlong into the Christmas season! For me, that means life gets a little crazy with holiday festivities. We are gearing up for the Nutcracker. Holiday shopping, decorating, and baking will be filling our days. I love ... Read More about 5 Days of Printable Christmas Activities
A Peek at Homeschooling Middle School: First Quarter
I've been asked several times to share more about homeschooling middle school. Many homeschool moms are intimidated by the older grades. Often, they don't feel qualified to teach the more advanced subjects required in middle and high school. It's taken me a bit to settle into a routine this year, ... Read More about A Peek at Homeschooling Middle School: First Quarter
4 Steps for Creating Your Homeschool Schedule
Guess what! You DO NOT have to be a morning person to be a successful homeschooler! I know someone just breathed a sigh of relief! There is no rule that says school must start at 8:30AM and wrap up by 3:00PM. Unless you want it to, that is. One of the beauties of homeschooling is ... Read More about 4 Steps for Creating Your Homeschool Schedule