Printable Spring Bunny Decor
As a busy mom, I simply don’t have the time and energy that I once had to put a lot of effort into decorating my home. I’d rather buy books…
100+ Educational WWII Movies & Series
Is your child obsessed with World War 2? Maybe they love to read about the machines that were used or draw clothing from the 40’s. Either way, WWII was a…
How to Make YouTube Safe for Kids
“Technology can become the “wings” that will allow the educational world to fly farther and faster than ever before—if we will allow it.” – Jenny Arledge In this day and…
Easter Egg Bunny Craft for Kids
Wondering how to have some Easter fun without the huge mess? Our Easter egg bunny craft is just what you’ve been looking for! Start a fun tradition of recreating your…
Life Skills For Teens
I grew up in an athletic family; my husband grew up in hands-on family. While I was working on perfecting my free throw shot, he was working on rebuilding a…
Homeschool Testing: Are We “Behind?”
Years ago, when we were brand-spankin’ new homeschoolers, there was only one thing that truly worried me about the path we’d chosen. It wasn’t the cost. It wasn’t the absence of “me time.” It certainly wasn’t the fear of my kids missing out on socialization. The only thing that really scared me was that I would fail my kids. That they would fall behind and I would cause them years of frustration and struggles.
A Girl and Her Dog Printable
It didn’t take long for my girl to latch on her new puppy and declare him her new best friend. In fact, as the years went on, she spent more…
Typesy: Homeschool Typing They’ll Actually Enjoy!
These days, you can constantly hear people mumblin’ and grumblin’ about the public school system removing cursive from the agenda. They think kids need to know cursive in order to…
DIY Slime Party on a Budget
Slime is all the rage. I mean, ALL the RAGE. Messy or not, kids fall in love with it time and time again! So many parents across the world are…
Teaching Art Appreciation for Kids
There are a few subjects that most homeschooling families struggle to teach. The most common are the arts. Unless you’re a music junkie or have a degree in art, it…
100+ Podcasts for Kids
Remember the good old days when you wanted to learn about something and you actually had to go to the library and research it? You would spend hours sifting through…
Homeschoolers & CLEP Testing
Benjamin Franklin once said “An investment in knowledge pays the best interest.” Although education can be pricey, it’s one of the few things in life that pays for itself, over…
Simple Bullet Journal for Moms
A few years ago I decided to keep my kids home with me and homeschool them. Between speech therapy and soccer practice, meal planning and science books, my brain turned…
Rock Slime for Boys
Slime is everywhere you look these days. There’s plain slime, glitter slime, even textured slime. But there seems to be a lot more slime recipes for girls than slime for…
{ENDED} $420 Cash Giveaway! Ends December 7th
What would you do with an extra $420 this holiday season? Would you buy better gifts? Put it towards debt? Grab that new furniture you’ve been wanting? Fill your gas tank? Or maybe you’d just like to save it for a rainy day?
This holiday season, I’ve teamed up with some amazing bloggers from iHomeschool Network and together, we’re giving away a $420 cash giveaway!
Blogging 101: Email Marketing
If you’ve ever wanted to do what I do and make a living by running a blog, there are a few things you should think about first. While you can…
Improve Your Speed with Typing Games
How fast can you type? As a blogger and Facebook junkie, I can type pretty quickly. It doesn’t take me long to whip up a blog post or send a message to my long-lost cousin. When I need to send a text, however, I generally just pass the phone to my teenager.
How I Make $1,000 a Month While Homeschooling My Kids
Is money super tight around your house? It always has been in ours! From the beginning, I knew that raising my kids would be my “work” in my life. My husband and I agreed that I would stay home with the kids and raise them as we pleased. But with that comes a HUGE sacrifice. As much as we wanted to be a one income family, it’s often a struggle.
How to Draw Portraits like a Pro with Sparketh
If there’s one thing that gets pushed to the back burner of our homeschool, it’s art lessons. And if you’re like most homeschoolers, you’re guilty of the same. Trying to juggle the “vital” subjects, like math and language arts, simply doesn’t leave much time to squeeze in art.
8 Reasons We Love Teaching Textbooks Math
Our first year of homeschooling was a rough one. Like most homeschoolers, we didn’t know what type of curriculum would work best for us. It was a whole lot of trial and error. We struggled through the subjects until one by one, we found what worked best for us.
DIY Bleach Flannel Shirt for under $15
If you’ve been to any high end boutiques lately, chances are, you’ve seen bleach flannel shirts. They offer all types of designs. From the shape of our local high school mascot to our state’s shape, they have it all. While these shirts are absolutely adorable, who wants to cough up $80 for a FLANNEL SHIRT! (Hello, one income, here!) Lucky for you, creating your own DIY bleach shirt is as simple as you’d think!
Simple Lasagna Recipe for the Lazy Mom
Momming is hard. Sometimes between laundry and lunches, I don’t have time to squeeze in a spare minute. Instead of cooking every single night, I’ve vowed to find recipes that are simple to make, easy to freeze and my kids will actually enjoy as leftovers. This simple lasagna hits the spot!
Meteorology Unit Study
Weather is constantly changing and can be downright scary. From tornadoes to wildfires, there’s plenty to learn about the weather. This year, we’ll be studying weather using The Good and The Beautiful’s meteorology unit study.
We’ve gathered up some fun learning additions to include when learning all about the weather!
TypeKids: Typing Lessons that Work!
Isn’t it funny how some of our most important skills are the ones that often get pushed to the side, while we learn other more “important” skills? Everyone is making…
Mouthwatering Green Beans in the Crockpot
My family absolutely loves fresh green beans but I could never seem to get the recipe just right. They never tasted like my grandma’s and I just couldn’t seem to…
Quick & Easy DIY Ladybug Slime
Ladybugs are often seen as a sign on good fortune, so when my little ones asked for a DIY ladybug slime recipe, I was excited to give it a whirl.
I love any chance to help my kids explore the world through different activities and textures but this was perfect timing for us.
Save Money on College with Ed4Credit
College. Each day, it gets a little bit closer for our family and for your family, too. With the sky-high costs of tuition, many families start stressing about the price…
DIY Pumpkin Slime Recipe For Kids
Slime is all the rage these days! My kids have made everything from root beer float slime to glow in the dark slime. It was only natural that once we started smelling pumpkin spice everywhere, we come up with a simple pumpkin slime recipe that would make us savor the scents of fall.
3 Easy Ways to Improve Reading Skills
When you have a struggling reader, it can be exhausting trying to help them understand all the rules, sounds and phonics they need to succeed. Trying to improve their reading skills can seem like an uphill battle but it doesn’t have to be. With a little bit of patience, you can help you kiddo learn to read without pulling out your hair!
Free Typing Games That Your Kids Will Actually Enjoy!
There are a few things that pretty much every homeschool family struggles to incorporate into their days. Art, PE, Music, foreign languages and typing are the most common. The problem…