I was getting frustrated. As I was working hard to find a great system of organization for our art supplies, I was struggling to find the perfect crayon organizer. I wanted a cute way to not only store crayons but also make them accessible to my kids during the day-to-day. I had tried literally every…
For the past few years, my kids have been collecting Schleich Animals. These simple toys make the perfect stocking stuffers. They’re great for tossing in Easter baskets – and I’ve also loved adding them to the fun of their birthday parties. Over time, we’ve ended up with quite the collection, and with a variety of…
Of all the phonics programs I have interacted with over the years, Abeka’s is most definitely my favorite! How We Use Abeka Phonics will give you a glimpse in to the specific items I order from Abeka and how I use them in our homeschooling. Do I purchase entire curriculum kits? The short answer is no….
How Long Should a Homeschool Preschool Day Last? This is one of the questions I often see popping in to my inbox, and I would love to say that I could provide you with some kind of formula to help you decide on the exact amount of time you should spend homeschooling your preschooler each day, but…
One of the best things about homeschooling is the flexibility that it provides! Homeschooling gifts families with the ability to create routines that revolve around family life rather than attempting to fit family life in around their routines. With careful planning and a little creativity, this can result in some amazing learning opportunities for everyone involved! As we walk through…
For as long as I can remember, I wanted to be a mom… …as a little girl…throughout my teen years…as a young adult pursuing my degrees in teaching, the thing I wanted most was to get married and have a family. I had watched many of my friends begin their journey in to family life…I…