In most states, you can start earning high school credits in middle school. Discover five tips to consider when planning your school year. Too often these days, I feel like Dorothy spinning in the tornado on my way to Oz. Instead of the nasty neighbor and Auntie Em blowing past the windows, ... Read More about Earning High School Credits in Middle School
Homemade Halloween Costume Ideas
You don't have to spend a ton of money on a costume for your kids this Halloween! Try one of these homemade Halloween costume ideas! Halloween will be here before you know it, and I bet your kids have already begun thinking about what they want to be this year. Keep reading to discover more ... Read More about Homemade Halloween Costume Ideas
8th Grade Homeschool Curriculum Reveal
We're gearing up for another homeschool year! Here's what we've chosen for our 8th grade homeschool curriculum. I can't believe we're gearing up to start the 8th grade! My youngest is wrapping up middle school this year. Boo hoo! That means that I'm on the downhill side of my homeschool ... Read More about 8th Grade Homeschool Curriculum Reveal
Encourage Teen Girls to Read the Bible
One of the things I've really tried to be intentional about, especially as my daughter is entering her teen years, is getting her in the Word. Over the years, we've done a bit of reading together here and there. We've read all the children's Bibles on our shelves - many times. We've check out more ... Read More about Encourage Teen Girls to Read the Bible
Easy Slime Recipes for Kids
If your kids are as obsessed with slime as mine is, you have to check out this amazing collection of over 35 easy slime recipes for kids! What do you get when you mix glue, borax, glitter, and water? The latest tween obsession! That's what! Never in my life would I have imagined there would be ... Read More about Easy Slime Recipes for Kids
Is Your Packed Lunch Really Healthy?
Are packed lunches healthier than eating out or in a cafeteria? Not always! Here's how I ensure my kids eat healthy every day. I find it so discouraging that so many foods on the grocery store shelves are labeled "healthy" when in reality they aren't! It's hard enough to make sure my son has a ... Read More about Is Your Packed Lunch Really Healthy?
Preparing for a Homeschool Field Trip
There are a few things you can do to make the most of your homeschool field trips. Discover five simple tips. One of the freedoms that many homeschoolers enjoy is the ability to take field trips as often as they'd like. Field trips are great for keeping your kids involved in the local ... Read More about Preparing for a Homeschool Field Trip
Superhero Math Activities
You'll save the day with these fun superhero math activities for kids in grades K-3! Pages focus on numbers, counting, addition, and subtraction. This pack of printable math activities contains more than 30 pages. Choose any or all of the activities to do with your kids in preschool ... Read More about Superhero Math Activities
Easy Ways for Tweens to Make Money
If you've got tweens who are looking for ways to earn money this summer, you'll love these easy ways for tweens to make money. "Mom, I need money for..." is a phrase many parents of young teens hear. Whether it's for new clothes, catching a movie with friends, or supplies for a new hobby, young ... Read More about Easy Ways for Tweens to Make Money
The Importance of Read Alouds
There are so many benefits to reading to children. Come discover the importance of read alouds and where to find suggestions for your next book! Do you read aloud to your children? If you've followed my blog for any length of time, you already know that I do read aloud every day. Actually, I ... Read More about The Importance of Read Alouds