Author: Jess

Homeschooling mama to five boys, homesteading and cultivating a home in Wisconsin.
How to Build a Homeschool Library (and on budget!)
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How to Build a Homeschool Library (and on budget!)

Building a home library doesn’t have to break your budget. I’ve built our library over years and years of teaching in the classroom and homeschooling. We buy most of our books used; I rarely leave a thrift store…

Teaching Kids Letters and Sounds
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Teaching Kids Letters and Sounds

I’ve spent a LOT of time over the last 20 years teaching kids letters and sounds. Between my time teaching in the classroom and now homeschooling my own kids, I’ve picked up many different ways for kids to…

Start Homeschooling: five things you should know first

Start Homeschooling: five things you should know first

If you’re considering homeschooling, you probably have a lot of questions about how to get started. This list of five things you should know before you start homeschooling will help you get started on the right foot. And…

How to Use a Rotary Cutter: tips and tricks
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How to Use a Rotary Cutter: tips and tricks

Part of sewing is having the right tools. Proper tools can make sewing a quicker and more enjoyable experience. Using a rotary cutter to cut patterns or fabric is very helpful and let’s be honest… who doesn’t love…

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CYH: A Schedule Isn’t the Key to Homeschooling

There’s a security that comes in schedules and routines. A feeling that everything is going well or that you’re doing a good job. Homeschooling can feel so intangible at times, but a schedule – that c…   Whoops!…

CYH: Planning for Your Homeschool Year

Planning for your homeschool year is important, but every family is going to have a different plan or schedule that fits their needs. The schedule or daily rhythm for your family should fit your needs…   Whoops! It…

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CYH: Creating Homeschool Rhythm and Routine

Creating a schedule or a rhythm of learning at home is important, but every family’s rhythms at home will look differently. There is no one way to schedule your day. Some kids and families thrive o…   Whoops!…

Plan Your DIY Projects with a FREE printable Project Idea Journal
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Plan Your DIY Projects with a FREE printable Project Idea Journal

If you’re a creative person, you probably have a million project ideas in your head at one time. Can you relate to that? If I don’t write my project ideas down, sometimes this gets lost in the sea…