How to Encourage Your Child to Excel in Math and Science
It’s the pride of every parent that their kids excel in life. However, most parents only depend on the learning that takes place behind the classroom walls. If you want…
130 Educational Shows on Hulu
With technology constantly changing, it’s important that we utilize it to work for us, rather than against us. With new resources, such as Amazon Prime and Netflix, there’s no reason…
40 Educational Math Board Games
Thousands of people across the world struggle with math. Learning with pencil and paper is no fun and the numbers just don’t make sense. But one easy way to ease…
How to Decorate on a Budget
Decor trends change just as fast as your kids grow up, which is WAY too fast. 😉 Without breaking the bank, it can be a challenge to keep your decor…
Host a Veterans Day Lunch
There are a few things that I struggle with as a mom. One of them is teaching my kids the importance of honoring our service men and women. No matter…
Make Part-Time Money at Home!
Being a stay-at-home mom is a huge sacrifice that many families struggle with. The cost of daycare alone often makes working inefficient. But what do you do when one income just isn’t enough? You start looking for ways to make some part-time money at home, that’s what!
100 Exciting Books for Teen Girls
The teen years are hard to handle. Given a massive range of emotions, awkward changes and a time for figuring out who you are, it’s no wonder teenagers struggle. One…
100 Ideas for Family Game Night
Familiy Game Night is quickly becoming one of the best ways to spend an evening. With a few delicious snacks, some quality board games and a fun crowd, family game…
How Parents can Assist with Homework
As a parent, you are your child’s most important teacher. Getting yourself involved with your child’s education can lead to his better performance in school and in life, too. In…
Overcome Homeschooling Problems
Home schooling is being talked about more and more, as news of Ivy League schools headhunting home schooled children surfaces, the famous TED talks by experts such as Logan LaPlante…
Family Audiobooks You’ll Love
Am I the only person whose kids like to annoy each other in the car? Surely not.
The poking, the touching, the staring and, heaven forbid, the looking at each other happens all too much. It seems like as soon as we load up into the car, the bickering starts.
7 Autumn Writing Prompts for Young Writers
Fall is a season for the senses. Deep red apples, crispy piles of leaves, orange pumpkin- everything. Wood stoves and fireplaces warming our toes, chilly Northern breezes, cozy socks. Dark…
Foreign Language Lessons for Kids
Last year, my ever-changing 9 year old decided she wanted to learn a foreign language. Not just ANY foreign language, though. My girl, she’s an overachiever. She wanted to learn…
Where Can I Find a Homeschool Friendly College?
There’s no doubt that your child’s future is on the forefront of your mind. Whether you’re homeschooling a first grader or a senior in high school, the direction their life…
Learning to Serve Others: 6 Reasons to Volunteer
Everywhere you look there are people in need. There are homeless people standing on the corners, single moms barely scraping by, elderly neighbors struggling to carry their groceries, preschoolers struggling…
Staying Home to Save Money
In case y’all didn’t know, being a stay-at-home mom can be a struggle. Trying to adjust to living on one income can be tough, especially when you’re used to 2…
5 Ways to Make Your Homeschool More Fun
Whether you’re new to homeschooling or you’ve been doing it for years, it’s easy to get into a weekly routine and lose the spontaneity that makes homeschooling unique. Studies show…
Tips to Help Parents Understand Students
It’s been proven, time and time again, that homeschooling is one of the best ways to educate children these days. One of the main concerns that most parents, especially other…
Simple Applesauce Recipe You’ll Love
Serve it as an appetizer, snack, side dish or over ice cream as a dessert and your taste buds will thank you.
The crisp sweetness of homemade applesauce is just what our taste buds crave and who can resist a healthy snack? Our go-to favorite recipe is simple and quick and can be made in just a few hours, with only a few minutes of prep work. Once you try this amazingly simple recipe, you’ll never want to eat store-bought applesauce again.
The Best Online Reading Games for Kids
One of the most important skills a human can have is the ability to read. That’s why it’s so important that we give our kids a solid foundation to build…
Nurture Your Marriage as a Stay-At-Home Mom
All too often, we get so caught up in schedules that are crammed with soccer practice, piano lessons and homeschool planning that we forget one major part of our life: our husbands….
Who Needs a Flexible Homeschool Schedule? {Me!}
As a homeschool mom, there are very few things I take for granted when it comes to homeschooling my kids. I know I’m blessed that we can afford to homeschool….
Create a Quick & Easy Backbone Model
This science fair project provides the students with the opportunity to make a model of the backbone, a part of the body all vertebrates possess. In this backbone model, the…
Apologia’s Homeschool Writing Curriculum
As a writer and lover of words, I know the importance of good writing habits. Writing is like a muscle; the more it’s used, the stronger it becomes. Yet somehow…
Super Simple Pumpkin Pie Fudge Recipe
Oh my golly, ya’ll! It is FINALLY my favorite time of year. The summer heat is dying down. The crazy schedules are coming to a halt. The days of watermelon…
Take the Hassle out of Homeschool Printing
. While searching for a world geography course, I fell in love with an action-packed course that takes you to countries all across the world. Jam-packed with each country’s flags,…
Apologia’s Homeschool Reading Curriculum
I never thought the day would come when I had to force my child to read. I’ve always been laid-back, allowing her to read at her leisure. I didn’t want…
40 Strategy Board Games
Strategy board games are all the rage. But how do you know which one you should pick? While some of the best games on the market are strategy board games,…
20 Language Arts Board Games
Practicing spelling words can be boring. Diagramming a sentence is certainly no fun. Determining an adverb from an adjective is lame. But it doesn’t’ have to be! By using educational…
Stop Overextending Yourself: 9 Effective Tips
There are times when we find ourselves taking on more than we can handle, whether it’s projects at work, chores at home, activities with the family, or arrangements with other…