If you know a homeschool mom, odds are she is one busy lady! Staying at home and educating your children is a true labor of love. Most moms put their children’s needs before their own, and that can be exhausting. If you’re shopping for Christmas gifts for a homeschool mom in your life, you’re in …
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One of the things I love about homeschooling is the flexibility it offers. Being in charge of our schedule is such a blessing and saves us a lot of headaches. One of the things I remember worrying about when we got started as a homeschool family was how and when to take time off …
I don’t want to *say* that I’m an authority on buying gifts for boys, but I have three sons ages 9, 5, and 3. Finding gifts for boys 10 and under can seem daunting at first because there are so many options out there. While there are surely some kiddos with rogue interests, I’ve noticed …
This post contains affiliate links. This means that I may receive a small commission (at no cost to you) if you subscribe or purchase something through the links provided. Chestnuts roasting over an open fire. Sleigh bells ringing. Uncle Tommy hitting the egg nog a little too hard. Most of us grew up with Christmas …
So you’re thinking about cooking your first Thanksgiving dinner, but you’re not sure how or what or when or how. or ANY. OF. THE. THINGS?! Put your meltdown on the back burner and don’t despair! It is certainly an undertaking to make a large meal with all the trimmings, but it’s a lot of fun …
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I thought about this every day of October, and I put it off all month. And now it’s November, but, after speaking to a dear friend and mom last night whose heart is breaking right now from miscarriage, I knew it was God’s way of giving me a little nudge to share some of my …
My kindergarten kiddo is busily building his reading fluency right now, but constantly zooming through flashcards can get a bit tedious for any little learner. He is a hands-on learner (kinesthetic is the educational term if you’re into the fancy lingo), and he excels when he can use his body while he engages in learning …
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I knew when I was starting this school year that I would need a few tricks up my old mom sleeve to help me out when things are a bit crazy around here. With a 9, 5, 3, and 6 month old, I am no stranger to crazy. I expect it to happen …
I remember when I was pregnant with my first son, I was certain that I wanted to breastfeed. I had a mindest of success even though many of my friends weren’t sure why I wanted to breastfeed. I had one looming question that I had to answer: How can I prepare? I started by looking …
