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Yes, Valentine’s Day is over, but that’s no reason for the celebration to end! What do homeschooling families love the most? Books! To continue the celebration of love, we’ve gathered some books from a few of our favorite companies to give away. Take a look below, and we think you’ll find something you love! Be…
Constance, who usually posts one of her delicious dinner recipes on Thursdays, is swamped this week, so I’m filling in for her today. 🙂 I chose to share a recipe from my sister because it really truly is a super yummy recipe! I think you will enjoy this gluten free dessert! It can be very…
Ah, homeschooling an only child! It is so much fun! But are there really benefits of homeschooling an only child? When people find out that I am a homeschooling mom, I am welcomed with a variety of reactions. “How do you do it? I would never have the patience.” “Wow!! I admire you! I could…
When love came unexpected – softly – like a hurricane, we hardly had time to pack a suitcase, much less prepare! Our story of adoption is different than most. We had not planned to adopt. Our first son was a honeymoon baby. Boy number two came a few years later. Our life was progressing as…
As we enter the high school years with our teenager, one of my concerns is that she will not be a strong writer. Even before she can begin her college experience, she will have to show her writing skills via essay requirements on applications. In walks the Essay Rockstar Course from Fortuigence to help me feel…
I am so excited to share with you my Owl Moon preschool printables pack today! The Caldecott Award winning book, Owl Moon, by Jane Yolen and illustrated by John Schoenherr, is one of my favorite winter books. In the book, a young child goes off into the dark woods with her father to “go…
Welcome to the Hip Homeschool Hop! Our Favorites from last week: Did you see these posts last week? Here’s a few the HHM ladies loved: **A mistake on our part made this featured post from last week redirect incorrectly….we loved this article and want to make sure you all get a chance to see it!**…
When I was diagnosed with an aggressive form of cancer in 2000, I came face-to-face with my own mortality—and learned some profound lessons that transformed my view of reality. I would never sign up for my cancer experience, but neither would I trade away the treasures mined from it. Above all, I learned to live…
How would you describe the relationship you have with your spouse? Is it a healthy marriage? Or is it beyond strained because of the busyness of your life as a homeschooling mom? Is your marriage priority or does it get thrown to the sidelines while other commitments take the leading role? For myself, a homeschooler…
When my daughter came to me, all teared up and frustrated over a friendship issue, it took all my power to reign in my mama-bear instincts and just listen. At 11, on the brink of that roller-coaster of hormonal emotions, she needs stability and reason. She needs guidance and perspective. It occurred to me that…
About three years ago, we effectively eliminated television as we knew it from our home. No, we did not banish all electronic entertainment – not at all, actually – but we decided it was time to take control of the entertainment that entered our household and what we were exposing our children to. Rewind about…
I love to use my crockpot! It’s so nice to come home (after a day of co-op classes, running errands, or taking a field trip) to the wonderful smell of Crockpot Brisket and Onions. It takes a few minutes to prepare before turning on the crock pot, but I think you’ll find that it’s worth…
