The foundation for our homeschool style has always been literature rich. This way of learning has been one of the cornerstones of our homeschool from the beginning and has carried us through 9 years of family learning. We love it for many reasons, one being, well, we love books! Another is simply because learning this way is such a natural approach. Beautiful Feet Books is hit the nail on the head with their ... Read the Post...
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Spring Cleaning Hacks for the Busy Mom
Spring has finally made its appearance! Warm air and sunshine always bring with it that itch to clean and organize. No? Just me? Ha! Well, I'm gonna get you in the mood to make your house shine after you put to use some of these Spring Cleaning Hacks. Sometimes the thought of cleaning can be cumbersome. Only because we put it off so long and we know what lies hidden. Like the pile of clothes that don't fit anymore ... Read the Post...
5 Reasons Why It’s Important to Teach Your Homeschooler a Foreign Language
Are you feeling like a slacker because you haven't taken the time to teach your homeschooler a foreign language yet? (asking for a friend;) And now you are secretly freaking out inside when someone says hola or Bonjour to one of your kids and they stand, staring blankly! Tranquilízate & breathe mama! You are not the only one! It's not too late! I was compensated for my time reviewing Foreign Languages for Kids by ... Read the Post...
Free Valentine’s Day Preschool Printable Pack
Preschool is such a fun time to explore and teach. When my girls were this age I used to love having themed activities for them to make it fun and interesting for them while learning the basics like letters, numbers, and colors. I still have a whole drawer full of themed printables that I used in the early years. I have a hard time letting go of them because of the memories that they stir up every time I open up that ... Read the Post...
How to Start Homeschooling Today – Homeschooling 101 Series
Wanna know how to start homeschooling today? You may be wondering - how do I even do this homeschooling thing? What curriculum do I choose? What are the laws in my state? This 31 day homeschooling series will walk you through how to start homeschooling step by step and also give you tips for common struggles you may run into. Let's get ready to start a brand new homeschool journey and begin your homeschool year revived ... Read the Post...
I Don’t Have the Patience to Homeschool
"Yikes...I don't have the patience to homeschool my kids!" was one mother's reply when I mentioned the fact that I homeschool. And as a homeschooling mom of 3, my thoughts were... Neither do I! Whenever I tell anyone that I homeschool, the most common reaction to that is simply this “Wow really, I don’t have enough patience to do that”. I Don't Have the Patience to Homeschool I have heard this time and time again. ... Read the Post...
3 Foolproof Ways to Raise Children Who Care for Others
Raising kind, caring children in today’s world may seem like a challenge, but don’t fret! It can be done. Don't give up mama! You can raise children who care for others. Here are a few tips. If I had to guess, I bet you are already doing some of these. Sometimes it takes awhile for the fruit of our labors to show up. But alas, we press forward. How to Raise Children Who Care for Others 1. Let them know you care for ... Read the Post...
How to Teach Children the True Meaning of Christmas + 25 Days of Free Christmas Copywork
Want To Raise Children Who Know The True Meaning Of Christmas? Of course you do, right?! If you are a Christian parent, you know all too well how easy it is for our kids to get swept away in the distractions of the enemy. After all, his MO is to steal, kill and destroy. During Christmas the distractions away from the true meaning of Christmas are many. Kids these days seem to want more...more...more. Being discontent ... Read the Post...
Mosaic Tissue Paper Pumpkin Craft for Kids – 2 Methods
The fall season is one of my favorite times of year, but it is very short lived. Soon the long winter will set in and all the pretty colors of the landscape will be whitewashed with snow. Snow is pretty in its own right, but the frigid low temps make it harder to appreciate. Although, there is nothing better than the first snow. I grew up in Michigan and now live in Indiana, so I'm pretty used to snow, but even so, the ... Read the Post...
Fall Tree Watercolor Painting
Looking for a cute, quick and easy Fall art project to do with your kids? Try this Fall tree watercolor painting art project. When I saw this fall tree watercolor painting, I loved it! I knew we had to add it to our plans and share it with you. Fall Tree Watercolor Painting Supplies Printed Template of the Fall Tree (Free Download) Watercolor Paints Paint Brush Process Print the template out on ... Read the Post...
Cutest Little Yarn Pumpkin Craft for Older Kids
We made the cutest and messiest little yarn pumpkin craft ever inspired by Debbie of OneLittleProject.com! These are not for the weak at heart folks! If you are not into the mess, don't even attempt this one. You will get messy. Your hands will be covered in glue and it will be glorious! When I told my 2 youngest daughters what we were going to make and how messy it would be, one said "bring on the mess" and the other ... Read the Post...
3 Ways to to Abide in Christ Through the Difficult Times of Motherhood
Hey mama, do you find it difficult to get out of bed in the morning? Are you making time to Abide in Christ? 6 AM rolls around and you roll over again and again and push snooze, dreading to start the busy day. The craziness of recent days pops into your thoughts as soon as you open your eyes. Cereal spills, missing shoes, nothing to wear, whining, fussing, arguing, grocery shopping, deadlines, homeschooling drama, ... Read the Post...
Paper Plate Autumn Wreath Kid’s Craft
So I went shopping for a Autumn wreath for my front door, something I've wanted to do for YEARS! I'm such a procrastinator. No, seriously, it's bad. I'm super happy that I found a very pretty one though and I even picked up a cute antique-ish looking wall hanging that says Welcome Autumn. Look at me all fall festive this year! Ha! Anyway, while I was shopping I thought it would be fun to have my girls make a Autumn ... Read the Post...
Make this Fall Leaf Suncatcher with Your Kids
Hi again! We are back with another great fall project for day #3 of our 31 Days of Fall Arts and Crafts for Kids going through the whole month of October! Today I'm sharing more of a crafty fall project, a super simple Fall Leaf Suncatcher! It's a throwback from when the girls were in preschool because today was a DAY y'all! We had quick school this morning, then gymnastics, a zoo trip, fall decoration and craft supply ... Read the Post...
Simple Fall Tree Painting with Q-Tips
Hi Sweet friends! We are loving this new 31 days of Fun Fall Arts and Crafts for Kids Series. We had so much fun creating this simple fall tree painting today using Q-tips. Did you create the Fall Tree Craft from yesterday? Well, if you did be sure to share it and use our hashtag #KFHFallFun! I would love to see it! Yeah, I know we are doing another fall tree today, but there are seriously so many fun and creative ... Read the Post...
