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Christmas on a Budget We all say (and we all know) that Christmas is not about the gifts. It’s a holiday for spending special time with family, baking cookies, and pretty lights. Most of all . . . it is about Jesus and celebrating the birth of the Risen Savior! Through all the…
Holidays and Homeschooling Holidays and homeschooling are a perfect mix! As a matter of fact, there are so many holidays from all around the world – and they can be a terrific frugal resource and jumping off point for your studies. Everyone loves a party or a celebration! Why not use them as frugal resources…
Some of the best homeschool lessons do not come from books! Real life can be the best teacher of all. Nature School This week we’ve had a wonderful opportunity in our homeschool to enjoy unexpected lessons from nature! Spring is a great time to get out and explore as the weather is nice throughout…
A Note to Our Readers: At the bottom of this review, you will find information about some changes that are coming very soon and that will make this program even better suited to homeschooling families! You can also find more information for parents by clicking here. At the time of this writing, the changes are…
Life is busy, and with the holidays upon us there is even more hustle and bustle. It can make it difficult to remember the importance of being grateful (especially) during the stressful seasons. Stressful Seasons Even the happiest, most spiritual “have it all together” people go through seasons in their lives when the stress load…
Three of our Hip Homeschool Moms team members recently had the opportunity to use and review Foreign Languages for Kids by Kids Spanish. This program is great for children ages 3 to 14. We are happy to have the chance to share this review with you. Be sure to read all the way down to…
There is hardly a more frugal homeschool resource than exploring creation and the world around us! As homeschoolers, we are not confined to a classroom, and we have much greater freedom in choosing subject matter. Whether you live by the sea, in the mountains, the woods, or near a park, there is hands-on learning to…
Gathering homeschool materials can be expensive! It’s important to find frugal ways to build a curriculum collection from scratch. When I first began homeschooling, I was a bit overwhelmed by all the options on the curriculum market. Finding what was right for my family is one of the reasons we choose to homeschool in the…
Enjoy a not-so-bummer summer with these 10 frugal ideas for family time. Making great family memories for summer doesn’t have to break the bank. Some ideas are more exciting than others, but each is sure to help you create memories of summer that you can share together for years to come. What’s better than fun…
Kids in the Kitchen: Cooking in Your Homeschool is about much more than simple kitchen math and home economics. There are many benefits in having your kids spend time in the kitchen. Some of the more obvious educational benefits include kitchen math and science, weights and measurements, home economics, and life skills. Having the…
There’s not much that gets a homeschool mom excited like FREE resources, and when they are things which are sure to put the FUN into your family homeschool . . . it’s just THAT much more exciting! Or is it just me? I’m a sucker for Fun Free Homeschool resources for certain, so I’m thrilled…
When we made the decision to homeschool, I went from career woman to coupon mom and gained a new perspective on living the frugal life. It happened practically overnight. One moment I was sitting at the top of a busy career, and the next I was clipping coupons and shopping for a mini van. Let…
