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Are you hosting a homeschool mom-friendly giveaway? Want a chance to win some fun stuff? Come check out . . . Giveaway Day! Bloggers & Giveaway Hosts: Come on in and link up those awesome giveaways homeschool moms would love to enter! Homeschool Moms: Have fun entering all the great giveaways listed here this week! [...]
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I am a military spouse of 17 years. I often find myself homeschooling alone during deployments, training, and many other separation instances. While it is ideal for fathers to be involved in the homeschool process, it isn’t always possible for varying reasons. Perhaps you’re a single mom, your husband travels often for work, you’re a [...]
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It’s usually at this time of the year when many homeschool families start to get a little antsy. Spring is in the air, and if you follow a semi-traditional school calendar, you know you’re somewhere around 2/3 of the way through your school year. And if you school year ’round, well, there are times when [...]
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Welcome to the Hip Homeschool Hop! We’ve made it to March, Hip Friends! Is it Spring-y where you are?! Looking for homeschool supplies/books at a great price? Have something you’re not using and would like to sell? Visit our Hip List! Now, on to the HOP… Don’t forget to grab the Hip Homeschool [...]
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We allll have a vision of homeschooling, don’t we? Siblings interacting. Ideas clicking. A relaxed teacher. Finishing school before noon and finishing Pinterest projects and errands in the afternoon. I HAD those visions too. I still have them at the end of a ‘REAL’ day. Sometimes all the homeschool blogs and articles out [...]
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I feel like homeschooling families get a lot of questions, simply because we aren’t doing the “normal” thing. The top of the list is of course, “Are you crazy?”. The other question that is asked a lot is, “Why did you decide to homeschool?” It seems like it should be such a simple question to [...]
[Continue reading...]Are you hosting a homeschool mom-friendly giveaway? Want a chance to win some fun stuff? Come check out . . . Giveaway Day! Bloggers & Giveaway Hosts: Come on in and link up those awesome giveaways homeschool moms would love to enter! Homeschool Moms: Have fun entering all the great giveaways listed here this week! [...]
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By Jennifer Smeltser Even before I received my diploma from high school, I knew what was going to be my next step; I was going to college. It was not a decision that was forced upon me, but instead just something the members in my family do. We finish high school and then move on [...]
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Our friends over at eMeals are allowing us to give you, our Hip Homeschool friends, a 15% discount on an eMeals subscription! When you visit eMeals , just use the discount code HIPHOMESCHOOL. If you’d like to tell friends or relatives about this opportunity, we just ask that you please have them come here to [...]
[Continue reading...]Welcome to the Hip Homeschool Hop! The final February hop is here! Thank you for joining us! Looking to meet like-minded Homeschooling Moms? Stop by and browse through our Ultimate Homeschool Blogroll, and add your page if you aren’t already listed there! Now, on to the HOP… Don’t forget to grab the [...]
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Almost 16 years ago, I began a journey that I didn’t even realize I was embarking upon. All these years later, I know that it’s a good thing I couldn’t see into the future. If I had known all of the trials I would face, I might have chosen not to take the journey. I [...]
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You may remember reading in my last post here at Hip Homeschool Moms, about the journey my family has traveled in regards to crafting and art projects. It’s not surprising to me our homeschool has lacked in any kind of formal art instruction but my boys have a love, a true enjoyment of creating things and [...]
[Continue reading...]Approximately eight months ago, my husband and I decided that we will be homeschooling our girls, now ages four, two and a half, and 11 months. Four months ago I took my oldest daughter out of preschool. After that it took me about two months to get into a good routine, a groove, if you [...]
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Your child is beginning to explore the world! There are so many new and interesting objects that must to be remembered. Let’s make it easier with Baby Learns Simple Objects! Baby Learns Simple Objects is a customizable app that allows you to teach your child the names of the common objects that surround him in [...]
[Continue reading...]Are you hosting a homeschool mom-friendly giveaway? Want a chance to win some fun stuff? Come check out . . . Giveaway Day! Bloggers & Giveaway Hosts: Come on in and link up those awesome giveaways homeschool moms would love to enter! Homeschool Moms: Have fun entering all the great giveaways listed here this week! [...]
[Continue reading...]Welcome to the Hip Homeschool Hop! Thank you for joining us today!! Looking for homeschool supplies/books at a great price? Have something you’re not using and would like to sell? Visit our Hip List! Now, on to the HOP… Don’t forget to grab the Hip Homeschool Hop button located at the very bottom of our [...]
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I never considered myself passionate about teaching handwriting. In fact, I have always disliked the idea of struggling with it. For those of us who have children that struggle with writing, and even those who don’t, it is tempting in this age of digital communication to forget about it all together. Why is it so [...]
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If the subject of science goes anything like it does in our school, then it may be quite non-existent at this point. I have a few science curriculums that I am considering, but they require months of dedication for completion. I want to do science with my children, but I want to do fun experiments that [...]
[Continue reading...]One of the most common feelings expressed to me by other homeschooling moms is self-doubt. Am I doing enough? Am I doing it right? Am I organized enough? Am I doing too much? Am I getting through to my kids? Am I measuring up to other moms? Notice a trend? The relentless “am I” questions [...]
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A “Hallmark” holiday, a marketing gimmick, an arbitrary day for people to suddenly express their love for one another with chocolate and roses, and just another way to blow through a lot of money…. that’s Valentine’s Day, right? Yes, it’s sappy and silly and redundant and commercial, and I don’t even really care for [...]
[Continue reading...]Happy Valentine’s Giveaway Day, Hip Friends! We sure do love you! Come check out . . . Giveaway Day! Bloggers & Giveaway Hosts: Come on in and link up those awesome giveaways homeschool moms would love to enter! Homeschool Moms: Have fun entering all the great giveaways listed here this week! If you are linking [...]
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If your family is anything like mine, there is a definite need for daily character building. In our homeschooling experience, the educational part of homeschooling is a breeze. It is the character building part that can have me pulling my hair out at times. Even though the school year is more than half way done, [...]
[Continue reading...]Welcome to the Hip Homeschool Hop! It’s almost Valentine’s Day! Do you have something lovely planned? Looking to meet like-minded Homeschooling Moms? Stop by and browse through our Ultimate Homeschool Blogroll, and add your page if you aren’t already listed there! Now, on to the HOP… Don’t forget to grab the Hip [...]
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When I was a child, my mom and stepdad ran restaurants, and while I learned a lot about being a hostess and waitress, I was too small to get into the kitchen and learn the basics of cooking. Then as a teen I lived with my dad and stepmom, but we were so busy that [...]
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Are you looking for a summer educational opportunity for your students? One where they can learn about topics such as liberty, history, and economics from qualified professors? One where they can meet new friends and experience life on a college campus? One where they will have the best three days of their lives? One that [...]
[Continue reading...]My children’s first Volcano in 2008 It’s 1:30 a.m. and I am writing this blog quietly in our home office while my whole family is tucked neatly in their beds. I spent the last few hours prepping for my eleven-year-old daughter’s advanced calculus class… okay, seriously, don’t believe that for a moment! Besides the fact [...]
[Continue reading...]Are you hosting a homeschool mom-friendly giveaway? Want a chance to win some fun stuff? Come check out . . . Giveaway Day! Bloggers & Giveaway Hosts: Come on in and link up those awesome giveaways homeschool moms would love to enter! Homeschool Moms: Have fun entering all the great giveaways listed here this week! [...]
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I have become incredibly aware that my initial assessment of me as just a teacher is really all too incomplete when it comes to my role as a homeschooling mom.While yes, in theory, it is true that I am the teacher of Marvin Ward Christian Academy, the truth of the matter is that I [...]
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Have you thought of a new pretty hairstyle for Valentine’s Day? We have just what you need! This “Spring Bouquet” style flexi clip is being offered by Jennifer Miller, Independent Lilla Rose consultant. Visit her website (be sure it says prettyhair in the url and you aren’t redirected to another consultant’s website) and view the sizing and styling [...]
[Continue reading...]Welcome to the Hip Homeschool Hop! A first February hop, no less…..thanks for joining us! Looking for homeschool supplies/books at a great price? Have something you’re not using and would like to sell? Visit our Hip List! Now, on to the HOP… Don’t forget to grab the Hip Homeschool Hop button located at [...]
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I am a pretty crafty person. I make my own soap, I sew, I like to scrapbook, my husband and I make our own furniture, I recently learned to knit, and I love to cook. Homemade things make me smile. I enjoy spreading out fabric and creating something that wasn’t there before for my home [...]
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Clear your calendar – it’s time for a Twitter Party with Hip Homeschool Moms! Thursday, February 7 7:00 p.m. Eastern Time Let’s spend the evening together, chatting, having fun, and encouraging each other in our homeschool journey. Attending the party is easy: Just make sure you’re following @HipHmschoolMoms on Twitter, log onto Twitter next Thursday [...]
[Continue reading...]It had been a frustrating morning of trying to get my son to stay on task. He whined about writing and kept asking how much more work he needed to do. I decided it was time for us to take a break from what we were doing. We sat on our comfy couch in the [...]
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Need some help getting organized this year? NeuYear is a stylish and innovative organization tool – perfect for busy homeschool moms. It shows you the whole year so you can plan your goals, projects & curriculum and dominate your year! Perfect for students juggling multiple classes and subjects, with different deadlines in each. Normally these [...]
[Continue reading...]Are you hosting a homeschool mom-friendly giveaway? Want a chance to win some fun stuff? Come check out . . . Giveaway Day! Bloggers & Giveaway Hosts: Come on in and link up those awesome giveaways homeschool moms would love to enter! Homeschool Moms: Have fun entering all the great giveaways listed here this week! [...]
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What time does school start? How many hours a day should I be teaching my five-year-old? What about my teen? We’re so far off the schedule, I’m afraid we’ll never catch up. Getting stressed over the homeschool schedule seems to be a common thread among homeschopl moms. In my own life, I spend about half [...]
[Continue reading...]Welcome to the Hip Homeschool Hop! We’re happy to have you! Looking to meet like-minded Homeschooling Moms? Stop by and browse through our Ultimate Homeschool Blogroll, and add your page if you aren’t already listed there! Now, on to the HOP… Don’t forget to grab the Hip Homeschool Hop button located at [...]
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Ahh…January. A month of new beginnings. Fresh starts. A chance to re-evaluate and make adjustments. For the homeschool mom, the “new” of January often brings an opportunity to overhaul the chosen curriculum. It is likely that after four to five months of use, the honeymoon stage of all the books and lesson plan guides purchased [...]
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How’s your diet? Do you get your recommended servings of fruits, vegetables, and healthy fats each day? I, uh, well, don’t . . . not by a long shot most days . . . which is why I love nutritional supplements like Krill Oil from Everest Nutrition. When Everest Nutrition offered to send me a [...]
[Continue reading...]Routine can be an important part of the homeschooling process. As important as it is, routine can become more of a rut at times. This makes learning a duty and the joy can be sucked right out (for the child and the teacher!). So if your routine has become a rut, here are 10 ideas [...]
[Continue reading...]Are you hosting a homeschool mom-friendly giveaway? Want a chance to win some fun stuff? Come check out . . . Giveaway Day! Bloggers & Giveaway Hosts: Come on in and link up those awesome giveaways homeschool moms would love to enter! Homeschool Moms: Have fun entering all the great giveaways listed here this week! [...]
[Continue reading...]Have you ever been sitting in front of your computer and suddenly you notice it’s running a bit slow? Maybe there’s lag time between the letters you type and the time it takes for them to appear on the screen. Or, how about this one? You’re right in the middle of pinning an image, gathering [...]
[Continue reading...]Thank you for joining us at the Hip Homeschool Hop! Sit back…..grab a cup of coffee…..and hang out for a while! Looking for homeschool supplies/books at a great price? Have something you’re not using and would like to sell? Visit our Hip List! Now, on to the HOP… Don’t forget to grab the [...]
[Continue reading...]In just a few days I’ll face the anniversary of my mom’s death. She’ll have been with the Lord for 7 years. I was just 21 when she died….newly pregnant with my first child. We lost her to breast cancer. It’s been a hard 7 years. It has gotten easier to remember the good [...]
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Lately, I’ve felt like I was doing just what you see in the photo above–spending lots and lots of money to feed my family! And the problem is that, even though we eat leftovers and try not to waste food, we are still using far too much of our income on food. We’ve cut way [...]
[Continue reading...]On my blog, there is a page dedicated to “advice for new homeschoolers” or Breathing Lessons, as I call it. The title “Breathing Lessons” came about because at the end of most, if not all, of the paragraphs, I wrote “Relax. Breathe. Breathe again.” It was meant to instill calm and confidence, a spirit of [...]
[Continue reading...]Welcome! It’s a Hip Homeschool . . . Giveaway Day! Bloggers & Giveaway Hosts: Come on in and link up those awesome giveaways homeschool moms would love to enter! Homeschool Moms: Have fun entering all the great giveaways listed here this week! If you are linking up a giveaway, be sure to first read our [...]
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My last post here at Hip Homeschool Moms was about the Anxiety Over Homeschooling High School. My daughter is currently in eighth grade which has me doing extensive research into what we need to be doing for her upcoming high school years. The 4 years of high school become more critical than most other years [...]
[Continue reading...]Welcome to the Hip Homeschool Hop! Is everyone enjoying this winter week so far? We hope so! Looking to meet like-minded Homeschooling Moms? Stop by and browse through our Ultimate Homeschool Blogroll, and add your page if you aren’t already listed there! Now, on to the HOP… Don’t forget to grab the [...]
[Continue reading...]When I originally sat down to write this post, I was going to write about making plans for the future, setting goals. I was not only looking into 2013, but further into the future – years from now; 2014, 2015. I stopped as I realized that I am always planning for the future. There [...]
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