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Homeschool sports: finding a balance of family and sports

Homeschool sports: finding a balance of family and sports

There is a common belief among homeschooling families that if you put your kids in sports, you lose out on all your family time and give in to a life of go-go-go, busy-busy-busy. While I think this can…

Getting Kids Outside in Winter (plus FREE scavenger hunt printable!)
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Getting Kids Outside in Winter (plus FREE scavenger hunt printable!)

If you live in a place that gets cold, it can sometimes be a challenge getting kids outside in winter. Especially if you don’t really love the cold. This post contains affiliate links. Tips for getting kids outside…

Advent Books and Resources
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Advent Books and Resources

As we come into the Advent season, our family uses this time to turn our hearts to Jesus and celebrating the anticipation of His arrival. And we also like to have fun with Christmas traditions and holiday fun!…

Gifts for Teen Boys: low tech gift ideas

Gifts for Teen Boys: low tech gift ideas

The other day, I was talking with someone about gifts for my teen boys, and the answer was the same as it always is: technology. Screens, devices, games… that’s all anyone seems to suggest anymore. And while we…

Gifts Kids Can Make
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Gifts Kids Can Make

As we head into the gift giving season, handmade gifts are a fun and inexpensive way for your kids to get involved. There are so many gifts kids can make for holiday giving! I’ve compiled a list of…

Easy Family Meals for Busy Nights
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Easy Family Meals for Busy Nights

I like to cook mostly from scratch whenever I can, and feeding my family healthy meals is a high priority. Eating together as a family is a high value for us too, but when you’re in a busy…

Fun Spelling and Vocabulary Activities
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Fun Spelling and Vocabulary Activities

Can you teach spelling and vocabulary in a fun way, without the lists and rote memorization? Yes! There are so many fun spelling and vocabulary activities you can add into your homeschool (or do after school with your…

Seven Ways to use Books as Homeschool Curriculum
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Seven Ways to use Books as Homeschool Curriculum

One of the lies that a lot of homeschool parents believe is that they need to purchase a curriculum to teach a subject. While curriculum can be a helpful tool, it definitely isn’t always a necessary one! I’m…

Best Fall Books for Kids
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Best Fall Books for Kids

Fall is my favorite season! I like to tuck seasonal books away for most of the year and then pull them out in the appropriate season. I just pulled out our fall books and thought I’d share the…

How to Homeschool Kindergarten: our favorite materials, curriculum, and methods

How to Homeschool Kindergarten: our favorite materials, curriculum, and methods

My fifth child is starting his kindergarten homeschool year, and this is honestly one of my favorite ages! They are excited about learning, and everything they do is bathed in curiosity and wonder. I love this age so…