Growing up, history was probably my least favorite subject. We were taught to just memorize dates, names, facts, etc.. So I did. And I promptly forgot most of that information once the test was over. There was nothing fun about it for me. Deciding to homeschool, I was on a mission to make history fun…
Books We Love: March Reading List
I’m pretty sure I took half the books we read back to the library without adding them to my list, but here we are. I kind of feel like I need to make a list of just books my daughter reads on her own – that girl loves to read! To see more books we…
Year-Long STEM Challenge Review
STEM challenges provide so many learning opportunities for your children. This year long STEM challenge curriculum is a great way to help them get their brains moving.
Art at Home: ARTistic Pursuits Inc. Review
Teaching your kids art doesn’t have to be difficult. The easy to follow lesson plans create a fun atmosphere and project for your child as they learn about different art techniques, art history and more.
Homeschool Complete : A Unit Study Curriculum Review
I remember when I first decided to homeschool. It occurred to me that I was already doing unit studies with them as toddlers and preschoolers because it was fun. It seemed to really bring it all together as we learned about a certain topic. Now, if we start learning about something, I always add in…
Books We Love: February Book List
*Disclosure: Affiliate links may be included in this post.* Balto of the Blue Dawn by Mary Pope Osborne The Secret of the Hidden Scrolls Book Three: The Great Escape by M. J. Thomas Meet Addy {American Girl} by Connie Porter So Tall Within – Sojourner Truth’s Long Walk Toward Freedom by Gary D. Schmidt What Do…
Singapore Dimensions Math 2A Review
Deciding on a math curriculum for your homeschooled child can really set the stage for their success in math as they grow. Find out what we think about the Singapore Dimensions Math program.
Bringing Bible Stories to Life with Secret of the Hidden Scrolls {Book Review}
We love a good story to read together as a family and these Bible adventures are full of excitement for us and we can’t wait to read the next chapter.
Books We Love: When God Made You
When God Made You is an adorable story full of inspiration for young minds and vibrant, fun pictures.
Online Homeschool: IXL Learning Review
Having three young kids, I need to be able to dedicate some time to one-on-one work with the kids – especially my oldest. One way I’ve found to make this work for us is by having some sort of online back-up that is still education but the kids get excited about it. I am excited…
Christian Audio Review: For The Temple
We do a lot of read-aloud stories as part of our school time. We enjoy the stories but every now and then I think the kids are sick of my voice, ha! Maybe that isn’t true but I love having a few good Christian audio stories to listen to in the car while we are…
Books We Read in 2019 – January
Disclosure: Affiliate links may be included. Some books we received for review. All opinions are my own.* We read a ton of books together as a family and this year I thought it would be fun to keep track of them all. I have a massive children’s library in our toy room yet somehow we…
SchoolhouseTeachers.com Review + Our Next Five Classes List
SchoolhouseTeachers.com allows you to customize your kids’ education to meet their individual needs and interests. With over 400 classes to choose from and resources for just about everything – your family will love it. Find out what we thought about it and our next five classes that we will be doing.
Valentine’s Book Giveaway + Free Printable
Who wants to win some books just in time for Valentine’s Day? If you said yes – you are in the right place. Check out this giveaway below for a set of three books from Stacy McAnulty. These three titles are fantastic books to put in the hands of your young readers. Enter below to…
Creating an Efficient Workspace When You Own a Craft Business
Owning a small business means you have to learn to be efficient if you want to be successful. Today I’m sharing my setup to make the most of my workspace.
Books We Love: I Am A Wonder Woman
*Disclosure: Affiliate links may be included. I received this book to share as I wish.* As a mom, I want my kids to have stories and examples of people who have made a difference in our life. I want them to know they can do anything. That when they see something in our world that…
What’s New in 2019
While life has been a bit hectic around here, things are starting to fall into place for us. Our life changed a ton over the last year. I went from writing, crafting and selling real estate as more of a hobby to making it a full-time gig that supports the kids and me. Being a…
Books We Love: Art Books
Kids love art! Keeping some art idea books handy ensures they never run out of new things to make. Find out some of our favorite art ideas books.
Design a Creative Art Space Kids Will Love
Giving kids the freedom to explore is a blast. Check out these fun ways we designed a creative art area for the kids to let their imaginations run wild.
New Year, Better Me
With all of the changes that 2018 has brought the kids and me, I’m excited for 2019. I know this year will be full of amazing new adventures. This opportunity to start over has really had me thinking about what I want this coming year to look like. Some things really stand out but for…