Homeschool Curriculum on a Budget
It’s that time of year when we all start thinking about curriculum for next school year. Many homeschool families need to consider how to find homeschool curriculum on a budget.…
Our Summer Reading List 2021 +FREE Reading Resources
There’s always an abundance of reading going on at our house during the school year, but I like to keep the kids reading over the summer, too. This year, our…
Summer Routine for Kids
It’s that time of year again friends. The end of the school year is right around the corner. It’s never too early to start thinking about summer plans, and that…
How to Start Gardening with Kids
There’s a slew of amazing reasons to help you start gardening with kids. It provides opportunities for hands-on learning about plants and how they grow. You can spend quality time…
Birdwatching with Kids: 4 Tips You Should Know
Birdwatching with kids is a super fun hobby and learning opportunity. Not only can you instill a love for nature in your children, but you can do so fairly simply…
5 Simple Winter Nature Study Ideas
Nature study in winter can be a little challenging, for obvious reasons. It’s cold and snowy. It's easier to stay inside beside a cozy, warm fireplace in your pajamas. However,…
How to Survive a Hard Homeschool Day
After 7 years of homeschooling, I’ve realized something: most of our hard homeschool days have to do with me. True story. I hate to admit it, but it’s the honest…
Our Favorite Holiday Homeschool Traditions
December is a special homeschool month. We look forward to the coming of Christmas and incorporating our favorite holiday homeschool traditions. It's also just plain refreshing to take a break…
Simple and Easy Homeschool Art
Art in your homeschool doesn't have to be complicated or expensive. Over the past 11 years of homeschooling, I've found several resources for simple and easy homeschool art, and I'm…
How to Cultivate Gratitude in Homeschool and Family Life
Ever heard the mantra an attitude of gratitude? You’ve most likely heard that phrase, as well as a lot about the benefits of gratitude in your life. Unfortunately, gratitude isn't something…