Learning thanksgiving through simple living
I am so ready for fall. It has been a blazing hot summer and some crisp cool air and a chai tea latte sounds just about right. Even though we generally homeschool all year round, August/ September is when my kiddos transition into new levels. I have a preschooler, a kindergartener, a first grader and... Continue Reading →
"What am I supposed to do with all these crazy kids while I am trying to homeschool?!" This is the question has caused me more hours searching the internet than I care to admit. How am I supposed to juggle all the different age groups? How can I keep my two very energetic bouncy preschool... Continue Reading →
Finding a good curriculum can be super stressful. The cost can be even more so. If you have been homeschooling for any length of time, you probably know that there is no such thing as a perfect curriculum. It just doesn't exist. There is an ever increasing pressure on homeschooling families to fill their homes with... Continue Reading →
Generally, us homeschooling mamas over complicate things. With our child's whole education on our shoulders, we want to make sure we are giving our kiddos the absolute best. With a vast array of curriculum and homeschool programs to choose from, homeschooling can seem all but simple...not to mention costly! I have comprised an easy plan... Continue Reading →
I have searched all over the web to bring you an awesome list of free homeschool material. If you have internet connection, a computer and a good printer, there is no need to spend a fortune on curriculum. For even more awesomeness, check out my free curriculum page! Phonics Word Mastery Phonics for the First... Continue Reading →
I want to start this review by stating that I am NOT a die hard Charlotte Mason follower. I love many of the Charlotte Mason concepts such as living books instead of textbooks and reading with basic phonics and word building. I however don't teach things purely based off how Charlotte Mason did things. I... Continue Reading →
It's that time of year again! There is nothing more exciting to this nerdy mommy than reading and reviewing new curriculum. I can't help it. There is so much to pick from! I just love asking others what they are going to use and why. I get the best ideas that way. So I... Continue Reading →
Like anything else, homeschooling can get quite expensive if you are not careful. I am a sucker for new curriculum. I'm a sucker for books in general- especially a book that I believe will solve all my homeschooling woes. In the search for a perfect curriculum, money can vanish in an instant. And you can... Continue Reading →
I love teaching. I always have. At one point, I wanted to go to college for education but the Lord had other plans for me. So, homeschooling for me, is like a dream come true. I get to play teacher everyday. Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. I'm a nerd to the core and... Continue Reading →
If you know me at all, you know that I love a great bargain. My frugality doesn't stop at homeschool. With 4 young kiddos, I have many years of materials to collect and I am not about to spend a fortune on it. To give you an idea what I use, I have given you a... Continue Reading →
Life's Hand-Me-Downs 