The Ultimate Guide to Homeschool Podcasts

April 9, 2018

I’ve become quite the podcast enthusiast over the last few years. I love to have something to listen to while I’m driving to the grocery store, walking, or doing household chores. I’ve got all my favourites queued up on my iPod all ready to go! Listening […]

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My Biggest Morning Time Mistake

March 26, 2018

There’s been something just not right in our homeschool lately. We’ve got a good rhythm down, our routine and curriculum all sorted out, and we’ve been plugging away at our work through the long, dark winter months. We’ve been consistent and diligent. But somehow, something’s […]

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Phoenix Wilder: And The Great Elephant Adventure – A Family Friendly Movie Review

March 14, 2018

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 […]

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Masterpiece Society Studio: The Only Homeschool Art Curriculum You Will Ever Need

March 5, 2018

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.

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Narration Prompt Cootie Catcher

February 26, 2018

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 […]

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Learning Mama’s Day in the Life of Homeschooler – 2018 Edition

February 19, 2018

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 let you take […]

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The Easy Way to Teach Art at Your Homeschool Co-op

February 5, 2018

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 uninspired. So I’ve always avoided it […]

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Including Electives in Your Homeschool Curriculum for a Well Rounded Education

January 28, 2018

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, and writing curriculum. But what about those “extras”? What about […]

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Mid Year Homeschool Review: A Quick Look at What’s Working (and what’s NOT) in Our Homeschool

January 22, 2018

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 […]

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Easy Decoupage Heart Art Project for Kids

January 15, 2018

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 Valentine’s Day and is […]

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