For my family, teaching writing is one of the hardest things to do. For some reason it is just a huge challenge. A few years ago I stumbled upon a Charlotte Mason Inspired Writing Curriculum for elementary ages. Writing Through History from Brookdale House is an easy to follow, easy to teach writing curriculum. […]
From Planning Failure to Planning Success
March 28, 2016 by Leave a Comment
At the beginning of 2016, I received an AWESOME, AMAZING planner to review. I had all these ideas as to how I would use it… Then the fact that many of our unplanned welcome to our crazy life educational opportunities and lessons weren’t getting recorded, I found a way to implement that into the most […]
Free Winter Writing Prompts Printable
December 14, 2015 by Leave a Comment
If your children are like mine, they hate the boring writing books that are widely available to homeschools. It seems homeschool children are a bit umm… spoiled? Spoiled by parents who are creative teachers. It isn’t a bad thing, but, it makes things difficult when parents are in a super busy season and have to […]
Super Homeschool Black Friday Deals
November 26, 2015 by Leave a Comment
Is your homeschool in need of some refreshment? Some new perspective? A little fun? Has the same old same old gotten in the way of moving forward with new concepts? I get this, and well, now, is a GREAT time to pick up a few new things to liven up the learning. Please note: Some […]
Summer Homeschool Plans & Giveaway
May 28, 2015 by Leave a Comment
We don’t always homeschool through the summer. In fact, it has been several years since we have. However, this past year we had several interruptions, and I believe we need to cover a bit extra this year. So, I am working on our summer homeschool plans. Our Summer Homeschool Plans, will be a light school… […]
6 Reasons the Bundle Sale is an Awesome Deal
May 26, 2015 by Leave a Comment
We have all been hearing about this big, huge, awesome, 200+ items Build Your Own Bundle sale. BUT… is it all it is cracked up to be? Short answer??? YES, YES, YES… Why? 6 Reason the Bundle Sale is an AWESOME Deal 1. Since everything is a download, you can print the products as many […]
Last Day to Grab a Coupon Code!
May 24, 2015 by Leave a Comment
The 2015 Build Your Bundle Sale is almost here! To celebrate the upcoming sale, they are offering you a special coupon code. There are several individual bundles, priced starting at $10. The 2015 Build Your Bundle Sale will consist of the following bundles, plus, of course, the BUILD YOUR OWN OPTIONS!! These bundles are full of […]
The Bundle Giveaway Ends TODAY!!
May 22, 2015 by Leave a Comment
The 2015 Build Your Bundle Sale is almost here! To celebrate the upcoming sale, they are doing a pre-sale giveaway for 3 bundles of your choice. Last year I purchased several items in this bundle sale and really enjoyed using them. This year I have my eye on some of the publishers that are listed […]
Homeschool History
May 20, 2015 by 2 Comments
We have been TruthQuest History users for a very long time. We still will be, but to help us keep moving, we are adding The Mystery of History, so I can better keep track of what they are grasping. With TruthQuest, my kiddos tend to want to go deeper in everything and we are taking […]
Ten Ways to Add Life to Your Homeschool
May 19, 2015 by 1 Comment
Do you have days like this? when we get a little burned out with the same old same old. Our children are getting burned out, we are, and our husbands may be getting tired of the chatter we bring up… You know the I can’t do this another day. Let me out of here… However, […]
FREE Homeschool Planning Pages
May 17, 2015 by Leave a Comment
Are you in need of an assignment form for your students? What if you could use it for assignments and recording lifestyle of learning opportunities? And record grades? Today, I am offering Free Homeschool Planning Pages. I have been using this printable with my children for several years now!! It helps us stay on top […]
Celebrate Homeschool Planning for Next Year
May 14, 2015 by 1 Comment
As we tie up loose ends from the 2014-2015 homeschool year, we are celebrating homeschool by planning for next year. Earlier this week I talked about our need for a few changes. So, come celebrate homeschool with me. With these changes come a need. Since some of my children will be doing more workbook work, […]
Curriculum Changes Ten Years Into Homeschooling?
May 11, 2015 by 1 Comment
It’s that time of year… the one where you evaluate the holes your children have, or you acknowledge the notes you have been keeping and decide what changes need to be made for next year. I went on the homeschool curriculum hunt for our family… Yes, even moms who have been homeschooling for ten years make […]
How We Use Notebooking Pages
May 8, 2015 by Leave a Comment
Our family has been using pages from Notebooking Pages for a very long time… quite possible since we started homeschooling over ten years ago. Rather than using boring notebook paper, I print a set of these pages for different subjects. Most recently, we have added some pages to our science notebooks for use with Biology […]
Homeschool Mineral Study
February 26, 2015 by Leave a Comment
Minerals are fascinating. We have had a few books about minerals, but NEVER anything from a Christian perspective, until now… The Mineral Book, by David McQueen, from New Leaf Press, is EXCELLENT!! I have looked for a homeschool mineral study in the past and never found anything. It is geared to the homeschool family making […]
Bible Curriculum 50% Off SALE
January 31, 2015 by Leave a Comment
Our favorite bible curriculum is 50% off until February 3, 2015!! We love to study the Bible as a family, and Grapevine Studies allow us to. By using stick figures as you work through the lessons, you are helping your children engage both sides of the brain. When you engage both sides of the […]
God’s Wondrous Machine
January 25, 2015 by Leave a Comment
I love science, especially biological science and human anatomy, how our bodies work and all that. One thing I never learned much about was the nervous system… funny seeing as that pretty much is the control center. However, that is not where any of my classes really focused and so I have always felt like […]
44 Animals of the Bible Review
December 2, 2014 by Leave a Comment
As one of the Moms of Masterbooks Bloggers, I receive a book each month written by one of the Masterbooks Authors. I have been MIA from the group for a few months due to being a mom to my sweet baby, and needing extra time to adjust to adding baby 7. I joined back in […]
Black Friday Deals for Moms
November 27, 2014 by Leave a Comment
I am always asked what I want for Christmas, birthday and so forth. I tend to want something other than clothes… Here I have a list of things that any mom/homeschool mom could use or want. Right now these are all Black Friday Deals. Click the graphics to learn more!! Homeschool Planner and Magazine […]
40% Off Super Holiday Sale
November 26, 2014 by 1 Comment
I love a good deal, and well, I have one for you this weekend. One of my goals with my blog is to provide a few printables at a reasonable price. Well, that price just got better, all products are 40% off through December 2nd. There are Recordkeeping pages, house hold organization, Pearl Harbor Study, […]
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