A couple of months ago, our family was visiting the home of my brother and his lovely wife. I don’t remember what we were talking about, but it came up in conversation that my sister-in-law is a bit flabbergasted at my clean house and wonders how I manage to...
What better way to nurture my kids’ love of animals and nature than by combining it with another one of their favourite things — family movie night! We’ve been learning all about mammals in our biology studies, and my kids were so excited when I told...
From the time my daughter started her first Masterpiece Society workshop last year, it was love at first sight. She loved the variety of media and techniques she was learning, the video format with Alisha teaching, and especially how well her art projects turned out....
Do you have a child who is reluctant to narrate? Maybe you’ve been hearing a lot of groans and sighs when you ask your child to narrate to you? Try this fun, printable, narration prompt cootie catcher! All the wonderful benefits of narration, but with a little...
If there’s one thing that homeschool mamas are interested in, it’s what other homeschool mamas are up to! Since I enjoy taking a peek at the schedules, routines, curriculum, and practices of other homeschooling families, I think it’s only fair that I...
Recruiting homeschool moms to teach co-op classes can sometimes be a little like pulling teeth. At least, recruiting THIS homeschool mom to teach a co-op class sure is! I’ve always been reluctant to participate because I’ve felt ill-equipped and...
You know you want to provide your children with a well rounded and rich home education. You’ve spent hours researching educational philosophy and homeschool methods. You’ve carefully chosen your homeschool curriculum including math, literature, science,...
Now that all your shiny new curriculum and thoroughly considered homeschool plans have lost their new car smell, it’s probably a good time to conduct a mid year homeschool review. After all, a good plan is only good so far as it is actually carried out and...
My daughter has become somewhat obsessed with decoupage and mixed media art! This obsession, along with her love for seasonal decorating inspired our most recent art project which I’m sharing with you today. This decoupage heart art project is perfect for...
As I sit here and review the year that was, I’d like to thank you, my readers, for your interest in my words. It is so humbling to me to know that so many people are reading the ramblings of this simple, homeschooling mama both here and on Facebook. Thank you so...
