Black Friday, Cyber Monday Deals 2019
Black Friday, Cyber Monday Deals 2019 I love to see all the Black Friday deal emails fill my inbox said no one ever. We only want to see what we want to see, right?...
Author: Melanie
The Best Sweet Potato Casserole with Canned Yams
The Best Sweet Potato Casserole with Canned Yams Yes, THE BEST sweet potato casserole with CANNED YAMS. You read that right! If you don’t have the time to mess with fresh sweet potatoes, but...
17 Christmas Ornaments for Kids to Make
17 Christmas Ornaments for Kids to Make Want to have fun with your kids this season? Why not get some supplies for Christmas ornaments for kids to make? Need some ideas for Christmas...
Snowman Popsicle Stick Ornament
Snowman Popsicle Stick Ornament A snowman popsicle stick ornament is the perfect craft if you have some craft sticks just lying around. If you’re like me, you have an abundance of them leftover from...
8 Photo Christmas Ornament DIY Ideas
8 Photo Christmas Ornament DIY Ideas A photo Christmas ornament is a great addition to your Christmas tree or holiday decor, or you could give photo ornament gifts to aunts, uncles, or grandparents....
Tips for a Successful Read Aloud Time
Tips for a Successful Read Aloud Time Having some tips for a successful read aloud time will make it so much more enjoyable for you and your kids. I wish I’d had these...
Homeschool Art Classes with Beyond the Stick Figure
Homeschool Art Classes with Beyond the Stick Figure I’ve always wanted to add homeschool art classes to our homeschool portfolio. Every year I make an attempt to compile an art curriculum my kids will...
Our Favorite Free Homeschool Curriculum Choices
Our Favorite Free Homeschool Curriculum Choices I explore free homeschool curriculum choices every year to try to offset some of our homeschooling costs. Here are some we’ve found work well for our large...
Transitioning from Public School to Homeschool
Transitioning from Public School to Homeschool Transitioning from public school to homeschool is an adjustment for everyone involved. When we transitioned from public school to homeschool, I think I know I made it harder...
Working Life Around Homeschool?
Working Life Around Homeschool or Homeschool Around Life? When I first began homeschooling I thought we needed a textbook for every subject. I thought we either needed to be working life around homeschool or...
Free Summer Fun Ideas for Kids
Free Summer Fun Ideas for Kids It’s no secret kids get bored over the summer. It happens every year. We want our kids to have fun, but don’t want it to cost a...
What is Deschooling and Why Should I Start?
What is Deschooling? When you are transitioning your child or children from public school, there will always be an adjustment period. The best way to approach this adjustment period is by deschooling. It’s a...
When Your Family is Anti-Homeschooling
When Your Family is Anti-Homeschooling If you homeschool or are thinking about homeschooling you need to be ready. Not everyone you meet will agree with your decision to homeschool and some will be so...
Reasons NOT to Homeschool
Reasons NOT to Homeschool There are many reasons why you should homeschool, but what about the reasons NOT to homeschool. Here are some valid reasons you should not homeschool. Reasons You Should Not Homeschool...
Coping with Gestational Diabetes
Coping with Gestational Diabetes This is strange territory. Even though I’ve been pregnant many times, I’ve never had gestational diabetes. Adjusting to changes in my diet, administering injections, and handling my changing moods hasn’t...
5 Cheap Self-Care Ideas for Busy Moms
5 Cheap Self-Care Ideas for Busy Moms Busy moms forget to care for themselves most of the time, but let’s face it, who’s got the time or the money to think about self-care ideas?...
Homeschooling While Pregnant — The Survival Guide
Homeschooling While Pregnant — The Survival Guide There are many challenges we face as homeschooling moms, but none so overwhelmingly daunting as homeschooling while pregnant. The morning sickness, fatigue, housework, meal planning, homeschool lessons,...
When God Changes Your Plans – Learning to Trust Him
I thought I had it all figured out, but when God changes your plans, or when God interrupts your plans, it can make you question everything you thought you wanted. Sometimes, things happen...
Don’t Fall Into the Homeschool Comparison Trap
Don’t Fall Into the Homeschool Comparison Trap The one thing that will kill your homeschool spirit? Falling into the homeschool comparison trap. There are some things you can do when you feel you’re comparing...
Save Time & Save Money by Meal Planning
Save Time & Save Money by Meal Planning Running to the store every time it’s time to eat is not an ideal situation. You can save time and save money by meal planning for...
