When breaktime rolls around we usually hear, "I'm bored" 5,560 times a day. So finding stuff to do with the family is a must, but for most of us, the budget doesn't allow for a fancy vacation to the Caribbean. (sigh) Be the coolest mom ever and create a family staycation. Did you know you can create an intentional and frugal family staycation? Yes, a family staycation. Never heard of it before? A Staycation is a ... Read the Post...
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The Importance of Family Devotional Time
We want the best for our kiddos, so we teach them right from wrong, we teach them to respect and love each other, we teach them to compete against only their personal best, we teach them the ins and outs of life and friendships. But are we teaching them about God? My affiliate link is in this post. The Importance of Having Family Devotional Time Family devotional time is a must. We can't leave it up to the Sunday ... Read the Post...
Easy Finger Paint Recipe
All kids love to paint, right? Well, the little ones anyway! Finger painting is usually always a hit at our house! With very little preparation, have fun and save money by making your own paint with this easy Finger Paint Recipe. It is a lot messier than painting with a paintbrush, but it is worth the mess. Kids love to get dirty. At least most kids, my youngest always wants to wipe her hands ever couple minutes. ... Read the Post...
Easy Way for Homeschool Moms to Teach about Famous Artists
Do you teach about famous artists in your homeschool? Art history hasn't really been in our lesson plans that much, or at all really. But in the back of my mommy mind, I always wanted to add it but had no clue where to start. Honestly, I don't really know much about it, so I was a bit intimidated. Yep, true story, Art History makes me feel a bit overwhelmed. I've seen lots of homeschool moms post about how they are ... Read the Post...
Mother’s Day Gift For You
Here's a Mother's Day gift for you! Yes, that's right! You sweet mama. You deserve it. You are so important to me. Without you, there would be no need for this blog. You are more to me than just another reader. I consider you a dear friend. Thank you for sharing your heart with me through comments, emails, and encouragement throughout the years. I feel as though I can tell you anything. Bare my soul, so to speak ... Read the Post...
Kingdom First Homeschool Vision Board 2016 – 2017
Have you made a vision board for you homeschool yet? I'm a contributor for the 31 Reasons We Love Homeschooling Blog Party over at TheyCallMeBlessed.org and my sweet friend Ana Willis has issued an official challenge/giveaway for everyone. Creating a vision board for your next school year. So fun! So brilliant! "For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to ... Read the Post...
Homeschool Graduation Printable
Hurray! We have done it again. It's time to celebrate with our kids in successfully completing another year of homeschool! What's the best way to celebrate? Well, free printables of course! Here's a Free Homeschool Graduation Printable just for you. Free Homeschool Graduation Printable I created this cute little homeschool graduation printable for a keepsake for my girls to add to their finished binders for the ... Read the Post...
8 Simple Tools for Raising Great Kids
Unfortunately being a mom is not all gumdrops and butterflies, but it can come close, or so I've been told. As you know kids can be trying and tough and there are no two kids alike, so that makes this parenting job a bit tricky at times. I have three beautiful, precious little girls and while they can be the sweetest most lovable little ladies you have ever laid eyes on, they have a whole other side…trust me! I wish ... Read the Post...
Free Word Family Printables
Looking for some free word family printables? Well, you're are in luck. I have been behind the scenes working on some freebies for you! I ❤ printables! My youngest daughter has been learning to read, so I made her some word family printables to go along with her Hooked on Phonics Book. I like to give her a few different types of activities to help it sink in and also to keep it interesting. As most ... Read the Post...
Unveiling Approval Addiction | Are You Serving For You or God?
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...
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...