Well it's that time of year again...not back to school, but rather back to learning. This is our 6th year of homeschool and by far the best decision I could ever make for my children. It is a huge sacrifice, but I wouldn't have it any other way. I am wholeheartedly thankful to be able to not only spend everyday with my girls, but to be a part of every time they learn something new. Everything they have learned thus far ... Read the Post...
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Learn Math Fast ~ Review
The Learn Math Fast System is a series of six math books written by a homeschooling mom. Learn how she taught her son to have college level math by age 16. Thousands of families across the globe are using this system and the results have been staggering. I have had the privilege to try the Learn Math Fast system out with my struggling math student/daughter who is entering 3rd grade this year. We were ready for ... Read the Post...
Change the Atmosphere of Your Home
Did you know you can change the atmosphere of your home? Have you ever seen your child do something naughty and it reminded you of yourself or your spouse's behavior? Unfortunately this is a reality in our house sometimes. I'll see my oldest daughter talking to her little sister in a wrong way and say oh that sounds like something I would say...eek, I gotta quit saying that or acting like that! CHANGE THE ATMOSPHERE ... Read the Post...
A Search for Truth
Like most homeschool families our family enjoys the audio dramas of Adventures in Odyssey. Audio dramas have been a huge asset to the homeschooling community for several years now. I love how they grasp the attention and spark the imagination in a way that no other media can provide. Every child sees the actual movie being played out in their imagination in a different way. We recently had the honor and privilege to ... Read the Post...
What Matters Most?
You know, everyday that goes by I realize more and more what really matters, It’s not that the lessons are done, laundry is done, house clean, blog updated, Facebook updated, it’s my relationships. My relationship with God, my husband, my girls and friends and family that is what matters. Sometimes we can get lost in the busyness and lose sight of these things. Everyday just seems like a race to get everything ... Read the Post...
Peekapak | A Storytelling Adventure Pack
Jordan and I recently had the pleasure of trying out Peekapak! Oh, you've never heard of it? Well, It's a storytelling adventure pack inspiring children to be creative and imaginative by bringing play-based learning into the home once a month. Each pack includes an educator designed storybook that challenges children to build things that extend the adventure and all the needed materials are included in the kit. This is ... Read the Post...
10 Easy No Bake Desserts for 4th of July
No bake desserts are my favorite for 2 reasons, firstly they are usually quick and easy and secondly you don't have to turn the oven on when it's smokin' hot outside...Yep, two very great reasons! On special occasions and holidays, it is always a must to have some fantastic and super easy no-bake desserts to throw together...easy peasy. These are super yummy, and sure to be crowd pleasers. Everyone will be begging for the ... Read the Post...
Free Summer Roller Skating for Kids
When Summer hits it can be a challenge to keep the kiddos entertained and not break your budget. That's why I love it when I find a free or frugal way to have fun with my kids. Here's an awesome freebie I found and just had to share the love with you all. How does free summer roller skating sound? Free Summer Roller Skating for Kids You can take your kids roller skating for free over the Summer! Roller skating can be ... Read the Post...
Free Math Program for the Summer
Do your kid's struggle in math? Is the beginning of the school year always frustrating? It is reported that kids lose most of what they have learned over the Summer. This is called Summer Brain Drain. With kid's enjoying life, biking, hiking and other fun stuff they tend to not use their math skills and you know what they say, "If you don't use it you lose it." So It's a good idea to keep their brains wired to get a good ... Read the Post...
End of the Homeschool Year
Wait what? The end of the homeschool year already? Hurray it's our last day! School's out for Summer! We have had such an awesome year and so many memorable moments. This year we decided to take it easy on our last day. We finished up a couple things for final REAL school first. Then we took a trip down memory lane. I keep a folder with every single piece of work they do throughout the year...yes I know it is a bit much, ... Read the Post...
Hands on Addition Activity
Finding different and fun ways to do math is a must with my middle child, she is such a hands on learner! Chances are you probably have one of these in your family too! If you do I hope that this easy hands on addition activity will be of help! Sometimes just crunching numbers in their little heads isn't enough, while in my opinion it is important to use several techniques when teaching math, hands on is one of the best ... Read the Post...
10 Spring & Summer Activities for Kids
Spring is in the air! Summer is on the way! God has created our world in such an amazing way and Spring is just brilliant! Don't you think? We will soon be surrounded with an array of color and beauty! Fresh scents & warm breezes! Are you looking for some Spring & Summer Activities for kids? There is no better time to create than this. I don't know about yours, but my kids are always wanting to do pretty crafts ... Read the Post...
Best Homemade Bubbles Recipe Ever
Tired of buying bubbles? Have kids that spill them more than blow them? Yeah Me too! I don't know about you, but in the summer we go through ridiculous amounts of bubbles. We quite possibly own stock in bubbles by now, lol! Save some money and make your own. And guess what, these aren't just any bubbles they are the best homemade bubbles ever! So I went on a search and found a great recipe for ... Read the Post...
Crown of Splendor in the Lord’s Hand
You will be a crown of splendor in the LORD's hand, a royal diadem in the hand of your God. -Isaiah 62:3 It is my heart's desire to seek God first in all things. I try to do this when I am strong or when I am weak, surrendering to hear His path for my life. When I am tempted I pull aside because I know that if I give in this will only result in my Lord's sorrow. I feel myself within His hand being held ... Read the Post...
Memoirs of a Happy Camper (and an Enchilada Recipe)
We have had many of memorable camping trips. My husband and I used to camp literally spring through fall every year in our prekid years. We would find a spot we loved and camp almost every weekend. Making a lot of crazy memories along the way. If Pinterest Brought you here for Chicken Enchiladas Click HERE, for some reason I can't edit that pin Like the time we camped along a river so we could canoe only to be fed ... Read the Post...