Often times there are things we add to our homeschool that end up seeming like a good idea, but ultimately end up not being enjoyed like I envisioned. Cross stitch kits… that are still in my craft closet… from over a year ago, for example. But, there are some that really do love and we use often enough that I… Read more »
I actually have shared for several years many books that we have enjoyed as a family and each year, that list grows. This year I wanted to give you titles of books you can check out at the library, not all are Christmas and can be used throughout the winter! Score! I am later than I wanted to be in… Read more »
I have had these books in my Amazon cart for well over a year. I don’t even remember how I heard about them! I am like that. But I finally got them this past month and I can’t wait to share with you my thoughts! Audrey of the Outback by Christine Harris (get your copy here) First, I love that… Read more »
It has been over 3 years since I wrote this post. It was for my other blog. I have moved it here. Over three years and yet some days I really wonder what their personalities would have been like. Would they have had dark hair like my first 3? or blond like my last two? Would they have been quiet?… Read more »
Disclaimer! My eldest two children have showed me some amazing growth and maturity these last few months. Since we tend to read, a lot, I have trusted them to tell me of any objectionable material for OUR family standards. If and when they do, I read it and get an idea of how the story will play out. Sometimes I… Read more »
It all started with just a few clicks but then my browser had more than 1/2 dozen tabs opened! So I thought I would share with all my bibliophiles some of the Kindle deals going on right now: #1: If you don’t have this one, you should. It is great to have as a Kindle version so while you are… Read more »
One thing I noticed while searching for curriculum was the lack of literature selections for Volume 3 in Story of the World. Not saying that they aren’t out there but that it was incredibly difficult for me to find what other homeschoolers… Read more »
I hate hearing it; “just wait til their teenagers,” as if by waking up one morning you suddenly have a rebellious, hormonal, above-the-age-of-12 person on your hands. I am not denying the trying days. I am not denying the attitudes. I am not even denying that some love to push your buttons… Read more »
I asked my daughter to pick out 5 books that she thought other similar aged children would like. I said children but being a girl, these tended to lean more towards the girl side of life. 😉 This post is going to give you information on the books but I also suggest you watch the video that corresponds with this… Read more »
The time has come! I have had several questions about how to start homeschooling! I understand that this is a huge step and it is mixed with excitement and some nervousness. But let’s address some of the question that are asked a well as some recommended resources. First things first, what are your state requirements! Best place to check this… Read more »
Do you enjoy receiving something in the mail every month that is not a bill? Of course! We all do! I heard about this monthly subscription “box” from my friend, Angel. Angel shared this with me months ago and I confess I put it off and put it off not wanting to… Read more »
At the beginning of the year I assigned my 9 year old (or third grader if you need that information) a whole basket of literature that I wanted him to read during the course of the 2017-18 school year. The idea behind this is to give a living education in a Charlotte Mason way. I looked for wholesome living books… Read more »
I came across one after the other of great children’s book deals for Kindle! I had to share. At the time of sharing these with you, they are a great price but Amazon can change prices at their own discretion. enjoy! Julie of the Wolves By Jean Craighead George The Blue Sword by Robin McKinley Sounder by William H. Armstrong… Read more »
Have you ever sat down to dinner but so tired that you felt no hunger? It is not that your body wasn’t hungry but rest was more needed than food at that particular time. Homeschooling can be like that. I’m actually specifically thinking of Charlotte Mason and her broad range of subjects. Do you know what I hear often? “I… Read more »
I had a friend express her frustration over wanting to show her children art but not finding anything clean to share with them. I find this to be a common dilemma amongst homeschooling moms. When it comes to naked art, I personally do not like it. I don’t want to even look at Michelangelo’s David, or any other so called… Read more »