Here in The Nerddom, we try very hard to teach our kids that Christmas is about more than “stuff” and “getting.” I created this printable Christmas list to help them focus less on the stuff and more on the true spirit and meaning of Christmas. This post contains affiliate links for your convenience, which means if you make a purchase […]
We are headed to the campground soon to try out our new (to us) pop-up camper that we recently acquired. I’m back today to share with you a fun weekend camping menu planner that you can download for FREE! Eat Like a King! Let’s face it, camping can be hard. Unless you have a mini-house that you drive or […]
Most kids love the Wild West and stories of Cowboys, Indians, and moving west. What better topic to focus on for summer reading! We’re continuing the 10 Days of Wholesome Books for Summer Reading series today with our Summer Reading Round-Up! There are so many topics that you could delve into, including: Daniel Boone and the Wilderness Road Louisiana Purchase […]
Finding wholesome picture books to read with your children shouldn’t be a chore. Unfortunately, it can be. There are so many children’s books that contain very questionable content these days! I am often shocked at the political agendas that are addressed even at the picture book level. But that’s another post for another day. Today I’m sharing our top 25 […]
Do you want your children to read wholesome books filled with inspiring characters worthy of emulating? Do you worry about what your children are reading and feel like you need to preview their books (especially older kids), but you just can’t find the time? If so, then you’ll want to join me over the next two weeks as I bring […]
Welcome to the “What’s Your Secret Struggle Homeschool Mom?” guest post series. Today, I’ve asked my husband to share his thoughts on how homeschooling affects our marriage. We’re more than a decade into this journey and we’ve seen some ups and downs along the way. I can say with absolute certainty that communication with your spouse is the key! Knowing […]
Spring is finally starting to tip-toe its way into the South and it has me looking forward to more outside time for the kids. It’s been raining at least a little every day for the past three weeks and my kids are rather stir-crazy. In preparation for sunnier days, I thought it would be fun to put together ideas for easy […]
Y’all!! I am so excited to let you know that Amazon Prime just added all 9 seasons of Little House on the Prairie to their streaming service. That’s right…the whole series FREE with Amazon Prime. Don’t have Prime? You can try it for 30 days for free. Hey…you can watch a lot of Little House in 30 days! This post […]
If you have a visual learner, movies are a wonderful way to teach them about kindness and compassion. There are some really great movies out there, but it can be difficult to find them amongst all the…well, not so great ones. My kids love to watch movies, and we’ve discovered some real gems. This post may contain some affiliate links […]
Using books about kindness to teach kids doesn’t have to be complicated or time-consuming. Books are wonderful tools to teach children. The stories draw them in, capture their imaginations, and imprint important lessons on their minds. For these reasons, and many more, it’s vital that we as parents choose books wisely so that we’re building up desirable character, habits, and […]