These are our latest book finds! šAs an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. š For Learning + Growth: š Other titles we purchased recently: Thereās something so special about building a home library, not just shelves of paper and ink, but a collection of ideas, stories, ...
It’s Not Too Late to Homeschool
Eleven years ago, as the new school year loomed, we made a leap of faith and decided to homeschool our kids.It was literally right before the school year started, after teachers had already been assigned and backpacks were purchased and filled.Chad and I prayed together and decided that we were ...
Time-Saving Homeschool Planner | Skylight Calendar Review W/ Discount Code
I published a video on YouTube where I shared our family's approach to organization and homeschool planning using the Skylight Frame Calendar. I wanted to be sure to put a link to that video here too, because you guys, it has just been THAT good for our family. I had always been a good homemaker ...
Committing to the Lord
Being a homeschool mom sounded so wonderful when I was still a public school momma. Iāve always loved having my children home, teaching them, and waiting for that magical ālight bulbā moment when it clicks. Watching them explore the world, fueled by curiosity, inspires me to be a better teacher, ...
Home Art: Creating a Paint Shirt!
We've been taking on quite a few art projects this year, since switching to Home Art Studio.Ā We are LOVING it!Ā The kids love it because they're actually getting to do more art, and I love it because the materials are so easy to follow and it mostly uses things we already have at home. Ā As a ...
2015-2016 Curriculum Choices! 7th Grade, 2nd Grade, and Pre-Pre-School
2015-2016 Curriculum Choices! The Fashionista- 7th GradeĀ My oldest daughter has dyslexia, which we see as such a blessing.Ā It means she is so much more inventive than the rest of us; she has an eye for art, and is a lover of all things that take any amount of creativity.Ā Dyslexia is not a curse, ...
Homeschooling at the Grocery Store
Hello, friends!Today I want to share some quick tips for turning your grocery store trip into a homeschool opportunity. The store can be a place for more than just errands ā itās full of hands-on lessons for every age. Toddlers & Preschoolers Colors: āWhat color is this apple?ā āCan you ...
A Slightly Better Wife’s Homeschool Organization Room Tour
If you're needing a little help with how to organize your homeschooling tools, check out this video of our Homeschool Room Tour: ...
Motherhood as a Profession: Running the Household Like a Workplace
My home is my workplace. I spend more hours here than anywhere else, and Iām in charge of more daily responsibilities than anyone else in the house. I say this with pride. God has blessed me with a beautiful home and a husband who allows me the gift of being a full-time homemaker. This year, we took ...
Our First Sewing Project: 18 inch Doll PJs & a Tulle Tutu
My oldest daughter has been wanting to learn how to sew, so this week we finally tackled her very first sewing machine project! We kept things simple, thrifty, and funāperfect for building confidence. Project 1: Doll Pajama Shirt Start with a baby onesie that no longer fits your little one. ...
2013-2014 Homeschool Curriculum Choices
Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Well folks, we.are.crazy. āAre you guys crazy?ā Thatās the question weāve been asked more than once. With three kidsāages 10, 6, and 9 monthsāweāve decided to homeschool the big kids this year. The truth is, Iām not one of those moms who canāt wait for the school bus each August. Iām the mom ...
School Days: Magnets On an Oil Drip Pan
This sweet boy is independently practicing his 3 letter words. If youāre like me, you love seeing your kidsā creativityābut your fridge might not love it as much. Scratches, smudges, and clutter can add up fast. Hereās a simple solution: use a large oil drip pan from Wal-Mart or an auto supply ...
How to Melt Old Crayons
What would you do with an ice cream bucket FULL of broken crayons? Hereās what I did: Sort by size & color.I set aside any crayons longer than about 2 inches for little hands to color with. The shorter pieces went back in the bucket ā ready to be melted down into new, exciting shapes. ...
Time Flies When Youāre Learning Together
You know the saying, time flies when youāre having fun? Well, itās true! Itās been such a full season in our home, and I can hardly believe the progress weāve seen. A few months ago, we learned that my daughter is dyslexic. At first, that news felt heavy. I cried, I worried, and I wondered how weād ...