We are not enamored with the Easter bunny here. In fact, were it not for a Veggie Tales reference, I'm not sure my little boys would even know the concept of "Easter Bunny." Instead we focus our celebration of the holiday with a study of the last days of Christ's life and a look back at the Passover week in which He chose to die. We celebrate Jesus. His Death. His Burial. His Resurrection. I Continue Reading >>
Organize the Fridge to Save Time
The fridge is a space that can be delicious and inviting, but for some it can be a space that is unappealing and something to avoid. Having a fridge that is unorganized can not only make locating food more of a challenge, but also become a money-waster with unused food gone bad. By using the tips below you will be equipped to organize your fridge to save time! Save time by using effective Continue Reading >>
Stop Trying to Balance It All: You Can’t!
If you are struggling to balance it all and drowning under the weight of too many responsibilities, it's time to stop. Stop trying to balance it all; you can't. Balance Less. As homeschool moms, it is so easy to set our expectations way too high. We think we should be able to do everything and get it all done well. "Everyone else is balancing all this stuff, why can't I?" we mutter under our Continue Reading >>
Free Chalkboard Printable: Happy Valentine’s Day Printables
So Valentine's Day is one of those holidays we sometimes celebrate in full force -- private Mommy/Son and Daddy/Daughter dates for all the kids, real date for Mom and Dad, flowers, the whole nine yards -- and sometimes we barely skim past the holiday with a couple packages of red plates and store-bought cupcakes. Either way, it can be a wonderful time to remind your family how much they are Continue Reading >>
Motivation from the Heart: A review of Motivate Your Child
Do you know, one of the biggest struggles I have with my kids is getting them to be self-motivated. In fact, my husband and I have been discussing this recently. Our kids just don't seem to think about what they need to do and get it done on their own. Now, my oldest kids do a pretty good job. But the rest of the kids I end up hounding and hounding and hounding (or rewarding) -- and even then I Continue Reading >>
Books to Encourage Homeschool Moms
Are you ready to start reading more for yourself? I'm thinking on this theme quite a bit this week, because this is one big change I'd like to make in 2015. Somehow, I've gotten away from reading for my own edification. And that means it is time for me to find some books that will motivate me to read. This is a list of encouraging books I've found for homeschool moms which I'm putting on my Continue Reading >>
