May the 4th Be With You!I’m not normally very big on parties, decorating and such, but this is Star Wars y’all! I’ll take any opportunity to geek out with Star Wars.A few years ago I put together a Star Wars treat pack (from Sandy Toes and Popsicles) for NerdNerfer for Father’s Day and it was a BIG hit. Wasn’t it […]
My kids LOVE Halloween crafts – or any crafts for that matter. Me? Not so much. I don’t like having to gather all the supplies and I really don’t like the mess. I do appreciate the creative gifts that my kids have so I want them to enjoy some fun crafts, especially around the holidays. Quick & easy crafts are my […]
Halloween is a hot button issue in Christian circles these days. Some claim that participating means that we are promoting a satanic holiday. I don’t agree. God can use anything to bring people to him. So what makes Halloween so controversial anyway? Pagan Origins Halloween has its roots in the pagan ritual of Samhain. It was a night […]
Math seems to be one of the subjects that most homeschool moms dread, with science running a close second. I actually love math, though I didn’t love teaching it for the longest time. It wasn’t until I realized that math isn’t some secret code that needs to be deciphered that I began to enjoy math with my kids. It’s actually […]
Did you know that you can actually homeschool every grade for FREE, and still provide a quality education for your children? You can! However, it can be a little daunting to figure out what the best free resources are and how to put them together into a full year of lessons. That’s what I’ll be sharing with you throughout this […]
Memorial Day – it seems such an odd day to “celebrate.” The parties and barbecues and games are a stark contrast to the somber remembrance of lives lost.Over the years the true meaning of Memorial Day has been lost in the excitement of a 3 day weekend and the celebration of the beginning of summer.I want my children to understand […]
I received this complimentary product through the Homeschool Review Crew. It’s no secret that I adore history, but not the boring, dry textbook kind. Living history is where it’s at folks, and these amazing Heroes of History biographies are a fabulous way to bring history to life. We were able to choose a book for this review, so I choose […]
I found out this past weekend that the Mars Rover is landing on February 18, 2021. According to Space.com, only “40% of all Mars surface missions have landed successfully.” It will be very exciting to watch this week’s landing. I’ve rounded up some great learning resources that you can use this week leading up to the landing and even after […]
Nothing says “I Love You!” like a unique handmade Valentine’s Day gift, but us non-creatives (yep, that’s me!) sometimes have difficulty coming up with ideas for an awesome gift. Yay for Pinterest!! I found some really fun and beautiful ideas and printables and would like to share them with you. Happy Valentine’s Day! 12 Months of Pre-Planned Date Nights […]
Audiobooks are a wonderful addition to any home, but they can be a little pricey! We’ve found quite a few resources for free audiobooks over the years. We listen to audiobooks as an alternative to screen time, on long car rides, and while we’re working on other projects like lego building, drawing, or handicrafts. Librivox https://librivox.org/ Librivox has free […]