Approval addiction, AKA people pleasing, is an epidemic. With the outbreak of social media, grew the need for acceptance and approval amongst the multitudes. Approval addiction has always been around, but it is snowballing in social media. I try to keep most of my personal life off of Facebook, besides a picture or a quick update here and there. I don't know, I guess I just don't like the way it makes me feel ... Read the Post...
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31 Reasons We Love Homeschooling
As you may have heard my friend and fellow homeschool mom blogger, Ana Willis of TheyCallMeBlessed.org is hosting a HUGE blog party! 31 Reasons we love homeschooling! You guys, this is going to be awesome! Tell everyone! It is going through the whole month of April. It's 31 Reasons, 31 homeschooling moms, for 31 days. The goal is to inspire, encourage and empower moms who have been considering homeschooling, but are ... Read the Post...
Homeschooling Methods Explained – A Homeschool Mom’s Guide!
Just like with anything else, homeschooling is not "one size fits all" so to speak, but rather an assortment of homeschooling methods or styles or different types of curriculum approaches. Studies have proven, and if you have ever had a child of your own, you know that children/people have different learning styles and personalities. Just as it is important to find the proper size of clothing for your child to wear, you ... Read the Post...
Spring Forth New Growth
Happy Spring! The long cold winter season has finally come to an end. All the old dead things will soon be gone and the new is beginning to bud, its time to spring forth new growth. As Christians, we go through these seasons of change also and we have to constantly be examining ourselves for the new growth. If the new growth isn't coming, it is necessary to cut off the dead branches to move into the next season God has ... Read the Post...
6 Ways to have the Best STAYcation Ever
A trip to the Caribbean not in the budget for you and your family this year for spring or summer break? Yeah, not us either. But that doesn't mean we have to let go of the idea of having an awesome time with our family! Have you ever thought of doing a staycation with your family? It is a fun and intentional way to plan a family vacation without traveling far. It can be as small as planning a few intentional activities ... Read the Post...
Common Homeschooling Mistakes You Might Be Making
Everyone makes mistakes, the trick is to catch them before they become a bad habit or a strong hold, especially when they can be easily avoided. Don’t miss these, more common than you know, homeschooling mistakes you might be making....and how to fix them! Trust me you are not alone. I have made many, many mistakes in my 7 years of homeschooling, and I'm sure I will make more. Here are some super common mistakes that ... Read the Post...
21 Days to a Healthier You: Simple Lifestyle Changes to Make
It probably goes without saying, most of us wish we lived a little healthier. Total Motivation for morning workout sessions and zero cravings for sweets ever. Ah, but a dream it is. But it doesn't have to be. The pursuit of a happier and healthier lifestyle begins today. With a few easy tweaks, a little self control and a mind renewal you can get healthier. Yes. You. Can. 21 Days to Get Healthier It is not ridiculously ... Read the Post...
Frugal and Simple Tot School Activities
The toddler years are awesome, really they are some of the funnest, yet pivotal times of our kids learning stages. They are silly, wobbly and just so loving and hilarious! I love it! It breaks my mama heart to know that I will never ever have another toddler... (sigh). Okay, Moving on....(sniff, sniff)! When kids are little they are like little sponges, just soaking up EVERYTHING they see, touch, feel and hear. This ... Read the Post...
20 Free Science Websites that make Science Fun
Science to me can be pretty boring if just taught out of a drab and dreary textbook...yuck! If you are like me you hate teaching boring topics. Besides kids are more apt to learn if they find it interesting and fun. These free Science websites can help make teaching Science in your homeschool, fun and easy. We got to the point where Science was non-existent in our homeschool days. Until I decided to find a way to slowly ... Read the Post...
Fun Valentine’s Day Crafts for Kids
Valentine's day is almost here! Finding things to do and crafts to make is so much fun. I love planning a party for my girls. We are always looking for reasons to have a fun day in school. Valentine's day is as good as any, right?! When my older girls were really little we used to do a scavenger hunt with a treasure box at the end. They loved that so much, but as the years have gone by we started having a party with candy ... Read the Post...
My Broken and Blessed Road to Motherhood (Free Printable)
Becoming a new mom is really (I think) one of the hardest transitions throughout your life as a woman. First just the getting pregnant part can be difficult for many, not everyone gets pregnant the first time, some have to try hundreds of times before they even get pregnant, some have a miscarriage once or twice or even more, some can't get pregnant at all. It is a tough time for so many. My journey to motherhood was a ... Read the Post...
Chicken Enchiladas
MMMM.....MMMM Good! Yep, that is what these Chicken Enchiladas are. I love them almost as much as this Chicken Taco Soup. I make them very, very often! I was given the recipe by my MIL. They may not be fancy, but they are a crowd P-L-E-A-S-E-R. Every time I have ever made these, people want more, more, and more! This is my kids' favorite meal that I make. They literally beg for it! It even has taken the place of the ... Read the Post...
No Bake Valentine’s Day Desserts? … Yes Please!
My favorite thing about Valentine's day is...um...dessert! Yep, it's another excuse for me to have some sweet treats. Yep, I need an excuse. Don't judge. lol! Around Christmas, let's just say I let myself have a few too many desserts, which resulted in less of my clothes fitting, so I haven't had a lot of treats in the New Year and it's about time I splurge a little don't ya think? I mean it's almost February so the New ... Read the Post...
Free Geography Curriculum
How about some free Geography curriculum? Carrie over at Homeschool giveaways and freebies has an awesome freebie! A complete Geography curriculum from Barefoot Ragamuffin Curricula! 50 States and Where to Find Them teaches children the states and capitals region by region through mapping exercises and quality literature. The Student Workbook is a necessary component of this program (and is INCLUDED!) Children fill ... Read the Post...
2 Ways to Make Colorful Coffee Filter Snowflakes
Brrrrr... it's been cold. Well, at least every other week anyway. Getting stuck inside in the winter, we all know that you cannot have enough winter crafts. We did finally get some snow last week and so we had a snow day in our homeschool. Why not right? So during our day off, we made pretty coffee filter snowflakes. These were inspired by The Artful Parent. We have made many snowflakes before but never thought of ... Read the Post...