Finding ways to simplify life
Are you a newbie or established homeschool mom OVERWHELMED with the plethora of curriculum choices online and at conventions? Don’t fear or stress. Here are my best tips on how to get started with Homeschool Minimalism. Maybe you are not even looking forward to planning another school year. The monumental task of planning an entire year seems daunting. Maybe you… Read More
Is your homeschool space a bit messy, disorganized, or an eyesore? Is it time for you to take some tactical steps to improve that mess? There was a time when I had papers, books, and binders all over the place! Over the years, I’ve found ways to keep our space clean. Below, I’ve laid out 6 tips on organizing your… Read More
I love everything tech. Since I was in my early 20’s, I have spent a HUGE amount of time on the computer fixing problems and researching solutions. Yet there are a lot of homeschoolers who are concerned about too much tech. And, rightly so! Maybe you’re concerned about the communication and creativity skills kids are lacking today. I’m here to… Read More
What do you think of when the word ‘classical’ comes to mind? I think of Memoria Press as my go-to for classical educational materials! I choose the Classical Composition I: Fable Set to review with my 13-year old daughter since she enjoys fables. PRODUCT DESCRIPTION Before digging into the meat of the product, here are some expectations of the Classical Composition I: Fable… Read More
It’s that time of year — as the end of the school approaches, are you excited about the prospects of summer or already stressing about next year? If it’s the latter, instead, consider taking a break! It’s a time of relaxation, refreshment, and reflection! You and your kids both need a change in the normal routine. I’m here to help… Read More
Many friends and acquaintances over the years have asked similar questions about homeschooling. Most questions are out of curiosity while some are given with a look of perplexity. Yet, it’s now fun to talk about homeschooling as a veteran. I wanted to share with you my list of the best homeschooling questions people ask, along with their answers! This list, however,… Read More
How are the homeschool days going for you? Is the excitement of the end of the school year getting the best of you? Maybe you need 5 simple tweaks for an easy homeschool day? If so, you’ve come to the right place, so stay with me, sister! I’d like to share with you some awesome, yet simple tricks to… Read More
If you are looking for an action-packed online Homeschool Video Curriculum for American History, Bible History, or Ancient History, you are going to want to check out my review of Drive Thru History Adventures Video Curriculum! Plus, don’t miss out on a secret discount code I’ll share with you at the end of this post. Drive Thru History’s reputation in the homeschool community far… Read More
Are you looking for alternative ways to teach your child to read? When my kids were learning to read, I used a lot of tools to enhance their reading skills. One reading program I am thankful for is Starfall! I am thrilled for the opportunity to review The Starfall Home Membership from the Starfall Education Foundation. Starfall is an online reading program developed by… Read More
Hi everyone! I was asked to review this awesome typing program and believe you will love it as much as we do. If you are ready to get serious about your child’s typing skills, this IS the program. Bytes of Learning has a wonderful and economical one-year typing subscription plan called UltraKey Online Family Subscription that provides fun, engaging media-rich instruction for learning… Read More
Oh, for the love of audio! What would my family do without it? My children absolutely adore audiobooks. We certainly would be less educated and have more fights while running errands in the van if it wasn’t for these awesome resources. I’m here to tell you why I love audio and why it’s a powerful tool for educators. This… Read More
If you’ve been homeschooling for any length of time, you’ve heard of Charlotte Mason. Maybe you knew she had a huge following, but you’re not sure why. How can an educator over 100 years ago still have an impact on education today? You don’t see what the big deal is. When I first began homeschooling, I felt the same… Read More