20 + Science Board Games
Board games are an awesome and easy way to add some learning into your day. With this list of the top 20+ science board games, your only struggle will be…
Easy Ideas for Positive Parenting
Positive parenting makes life so much easier for parents and children. Small, positive changes to your parenting style make a huge difference. Follow these easy ideas to positive parenting and…
Tips for a Happy and Healthy Dog
As any good dog owner will tell you, a furry friend is more than a source of security and companionship. They really are part of the family and the heart…
Educational Ocean Life Book
About 10 years ago, my husband stumbled upon the glorious world of salt water fish tanks. He instantly fell in love with everything saltwater. From the anemones to the live…
12 Family Fun Activities to Get You Outside
Don’t get us wrong, we all love a good round of Monopoly or Candy Land. But there are times when we want to get up, get outside and put our…
Does My Toddler Have a Language Delay?
As a parent, it is normal to get concerned when you see that your child is not meeting developmental milestones. Language and speech delays are communication disorders that need to…
15 Educational Pumpkin Activities for Kids
Pumpkins. Carve them. Turn them into stagecoaches. Bake them. Eat their insides. Whatever you choose to do with your pumpkin, there’s just something about them that folks young and old…
Fun Thanksgiving Dessert: Oreo Turkeys
Thanksgiving is one of my favorite days of the year. From the scrumptious ham and mashed potatoes to the hours of relaxed family time, it’s a great day! But, year…
Can I Afford to Be a Stay-at-Home Mom?
There’s nothing more important to a lot of women than being able to stay home and take care of their own kiddos. After all, daycare costs are ridiculously high and…
Simple Funfetti Skillet Cookie
Nothing screams “FUN!” quite like Funfetti cake! It’s been a classic for years but you don’t need to rely on a boring old cake! Instead, whip up something yummy and…
How to Homeschool Without Blowing the Budget
Everyone is in the same boat this year with school. While some states are starting to reopen things again, most children are still being told that they have to stay…
3 Tips to Improve Reading Skills in Kids
I’ll be honest and admit that I hate teaching kids to read. It’s really the hardest thing I’ve ever done! I thought teaching my daughter was tough until I had…
12 Ways to Homeschool on ANY Budget
“Isn’t that expensive?” is typically the first question I get asked when I tell someone I homeschool 3 kids. This question usually follows a blank stare, which evolves into a funny look, and then a forced smile. But homeschooling doesn’t have to be expensive. In fact, you can homeschool on ANY budget! It might just take a little more work.
Not only is the cost typically the first question, it’s also one of the most important things you need to consider when deciding whether or not to homeschool your own kids. I’m not going to lie and say that everyone can afford it. Not everyone can afford it but it is definitely doable for most families. You know what they say: “Where there’s a will, there’s a way.” No matter your financial situation, it will probably require an adjustment to your budget.
Honestly, buying the curriculum isn’t that expensive. I could easily get away with spending $200 each on my kids’ school books for the year.
It’s the other stuff that is more expensive.
You know: the art classes, dance costumes, guitar lessons (you can check out some good options on MusicOomph.com) and other things that you do to “socialize” your kids. While some people may argue that their kids would do these activities anyways, many homeschoolers count these as a part of their homeschool hours. Luckily, there are hundreds of ways to stretch your dollar and get the most bang for your buck. I’ve rounded up just a few ways you can homeschool on any budget!
Fun Spanish Lessons for Kids
There are a lot of things I wish I could teach my kiddos but I simply don’t have the knowledge to do it. That’s when I turn to the internet…
Apple Unit Study to Celebrate National Apple Month
Did you know that apples are a member of the ROSE family? Or that the largest apple ever picked weighed a whopping 3 pounds 2 ounces! Or that the average person eats 65 apples per year?
Whether you’re reading “Ten Apples Up On Top,” learning about Johnny Appleseed or just preparing to celebrate National Apple Month in October, there are tons of fun ways to learn all about apples!
5 Benefits of Online Classes
The benefits of online classes are huge for anyone who wants to acquire new skills and knowledge. Both students and professionals can take advantage of this option. The current COVID-19…
DIY Tassel Earrings
Buying gifts for everyone in your life can be expensive and exhausting. Making handmade gifts are so much better! People love them more, you save money and they’re fun to…
25+ Halloween Movies on Disney+
We love celebrating Halloween! Our family starts our month of spookiness at the beginning of October and run it through the entire month. We host family bonfires, go on hayrides…
Learn to Read Online with HOMER
Homeschooling is hard. If you have little kids at home while trying to teach their older siblings, it’s even harder! Busy toddlers can turn a house upside down in 5…
CTCMath Review: Perfect for the Whole Family
Have you ever struggled to teach a particular subject in your homeschool? I have. Year after year. It didn’t take me long to figure out i needed help teaching math…
Teaching Kids About Money
Have you ever stopped and thought about all of the life skills we need to teach our kiddos? There are hundreds of skills that are far more important than some…
Printable Daily To-Do List
For years, we’ve used a simple spiral bound notebook to write down our daily to-do list. It worked great but I wanted a way to quit going through so many…
Air Fryer Dessert: Reese’s Wraps
I love anything quick and easy. I also love food, obviously. 😉 So when I can find a recipe that is both quick, easy AND delicious, I know I’ve hit…
Space Curriculum for Homeschoolers
As a family who mostly unschools science, there are a few topics I know I want to cover more in depth. I generally try to do one of these topics…
Face Masks for Kids: 3 Tips to Survive
The world is changing at a rapid pace. Just months ago, we could go to the movie theater, out to eat and to school without giving it a second thought….
Minute to Win It Games for Kids
Party games are my jam. I love adding some fun and laughter to any party with easy-to-play games that are perfect for all ages. The problem is, a lot of…
Apologia Chemistry for High School
If teaching high school doesn’t scare the bajesus out of you, I can’t think of a thing that will. I’m not sure why it’s so intimidating, even after all these…
12 Art Lessons on YouTube Your Kiddos will Love!
Art is not something that comes naturally to everyone. Even the most famous artists have to put in a lot of hours, perfecting their natural talent and improving their design….
Camping on a Budget
One of the greatest things about camping is that it can be done on the spur of the moment, with nothing more than a shoe-string budget. Of course, there can…
High School Economics Curriculum
In this day and age, there are few things more important than understanding the world around us. Knowing how and why things work, why we vote the way we do…