Homeschooling

Diet, A Few Recipes and What’s New

Just an update on what we are up to lately, besides getting over the flu. 🙂 1. Diet Details and a Recipe. Many of you have asked about the details of my new diet. I am the last one to be giving diet advice …

Charlotte Mason on Taking Kids Outdoors

This week I have been re-reading Home Education by Charlotte Mason to my great delight. I am gearing up for the fast approaching school year. Charlotte Mason encouraged mothers to take their children outside for walks and to observe the nature that is all around …

Our Favorite Homeschool Tools: {Pt. 2. History}

This is part two of our Favorite Curriculum series and today I am sharing what worked for us for History. If you missed part one, read here for our favorite Homeschool picks for Math and Language Arts. When our children were young, we used several …

Our Favorite Homeschool Resources (Pt.1. Math and Language Arts.) Share Yours, Please!

I have received several requests for me to share what homeschool tools I use to educate my children, so this week I will be sharing what we use. BUT, I feel funny telling you what works for my family, because any homeschooler worth their salt …

We Need To Homeschool Through the Summer {sigh}

Homeschooling looks different for every family, and this year we will have a “homeschooling first” because we are going to continue to homeschool during the summer. I know. I got a knot in my stomach, too, when I realized that this is what we need …

Five Questions Every Homeschooling Mom Should Ask Before Choosing Curriculum

We are almost to the end of our homeschool year, and this is NOT the time that I want to be thinking about next years curriculum, but alas, the MassHope Convention is in town and instead of checking out and heading to the beach, I …

How To Make Cloud Dough

Looking for a fun diversion for your young ones this weekend? You’ll love this project for kids called: Cloud Dough. I found the idea on Pinterest and knew that my “hands-on” Holly would love it. You need: 4 cups of white flour 1/2 cup Johnson’s baby …