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It’s that time of the year when all I can think about is the sweet aroma of spices and baked apples floating from my kitchen and saturating the house. That means it’s time for some apple muffins! If I don’t bake, then I’ll find an apple and cinnamon spice or pumpkin pie scented candle to…
I am thrilled to be providing this review and a tiny glimpse into how I am using the Galileoscope to teach Astronomy. My daughters are absolutely enamored with astronomy, and so they will be the best ones to give their feedback on this fun astronomy tool! “The telescope works really well and makes stargazing so…
Welcome to the Hip Homeschool Hop! Favs from last week: Did you see these posts? We loved them! Here are a few of our favorites from last week: One of our writers, Jamie, who blogs at The Unlikely Homeschool, liked the link up from Education Possible about How to Use American Girl Dolls to…
We started our new school year on Wednesday, July 24. To some that may seem a little bit early, but we were actually supposed to return to school on Monday, July 8. At this same time last year, we were entering our sixth year of homeschool. The only thing was that school had not really…
With all the recent chatter about state versus national standards, book-lists, check lists, and standardized testing- I’ve been appreciating anew the benefits inherent in homeschooling. While the rest of the country debates on the definition of a high quality education and attempts to enforce yet another new education initiative, I’m reminded just how lucky we are to…
Last week I shared a recipe for a foundational crockpot chicken recipe that can be used for other quick future meals or dishes. Today I’ll share with you a recipe for a simple chicken salad that has sweet caramelized onions and toasted walnuts.
Why does popcorn pop? What makes the fall leaves turn all beautiful colors? Who invented the first cake? These totally unrelated questions are a teeny sample of the kinds of crazy questions that, ah-hem, pop into my head from time to time. These momentary question marks hang around for a second or two before I’m…
If your kids love science, like mine do…then they will LOVE this SolarLab Science Kit. When a box of Solar Science-goodness arrived on our doorstep on a Tuesday, thanks to Edmund Scientifics, my four young scientists eagerly opened it up and we were off. We didn’t waste much time as they couldn’t wait to begin…
Welcome to the Hip Homeschool Hop! It was unanimous, we had one favorite from last week: Did you see this post? We loved it! There’s actually a pretty funny story behind our choice. Let me fill you in… Every week, the writers for Hip Homeschool Moms chat on Facebook and choose our top pics for…
At least one thing that most homeschool moms have in common is the need for a homeschool planner. I’ve tried many different styles and most of them do not have everything I’m looking for. And then, I was introduced to an amazing online homeschooling planner for my iPad, called OLLY. I’ve always been a pen…
It’s a party with Classical Academic Press! Who? All homeschoolers are invited! When? October 22, 8:00 pm CST Where? Hip Homeschool Moms Facebook page Why? To learn more about Classical Academic Press, the Benefits of Incorporating Rhythms and Routines in your Homeschool, and for a chance to win some great prizes! How do…
When I announced I was homeschooling, I expected a reaction. I didn’t quite expect a parade, nor did I expect my daughter’s elementary school principal to chase me down the carpool line begging me to return or shaking her fist angrily vowing revenge, but I expected at least a raised eyebrow. I had spent months…
