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When I was diagnosed with an aggressive form of cancer in 2000, I came face-to-face with my own mortality—and learned some profound lessons that transformed my view of reality. I would never sign up for my cancer experience, but neither would I trade away the treasures mined from it. Above all, I learned to live…
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…
We are excited to bring you the best homemade playdough recipe you will ever make!! This playdough is soft, pliable, and will last for a long time in an airtight bag or container. Playdough provides tons of learning fun for little and big kids alike. Making homemade playdough is so easy, and much cheaper, than the…
Have you seen all the pictures of big mailboxes filled with curriculum for the coming year? I know I have! They seem to be appearing more frequently every day on Facebook and Instagram. Many have their curriculum planned and set for the coming year. Others are like me and are still in the planning phase,…
Below you will find reviews of The Tuttle Twins Learn About the Law. Be sure to read all the way to the bottom to find out how you can buy (or possibly win!) a copy of the print book for your children! Also, you’ll find information about an activity workbook that’s now available to go…
Cincy chili is Cincinnati Style Chili – a quick chili served with spaghetti noodles. It may sound odd like it did to my family…until they tried it and immediately fell in love!
Welcome to the Hip Homeschool Hop! Remember to stop by today (and every Tuesday) from 10:00 – 11:00 CST for the next Mentoring Moms hang-out with the owners here at Hip Homeschool Moms! Ask questions, chat about issues, talk curriculum and receive encouragement from these three great ladies! Want some more information about what Mentoring Moms is…
If you’re considering homeschooling or have already decided to homeschool, one of the most important things you’ll do is find and choose the right curriculum for your family. In this article, I’ll suggest some great places to find curriculum. The next post in this series will give information about how to choose the right curriculum…
Dandelion is often thought of as a common useless weed. Many bring out the weed killer and wage war on this flower every spring. Dandelion war wagers might be a little less aggressive if they knew just how beneficial this herb is! The entire dandelion plant is edible and useful from the root to the…
Recently, I shared the 10 reasons I love my co-op. Every week we meet to share skills, social time, and endless cups of tea. Thanks to our co-op, our kids have experienced life-giving friendships and incredible learning opportunities. And the moms? We share each other’s burdens. Co-op is a balm on our weary days and…
I have 4 young boys and a baby girl on the way. My husband works hard for our family, and we have a very average income. We love homeschooling and giving our children experiences every day that will prepare them for life, and we enjoy the little moments as a family as often as we…
Necessity is the mother of invention, yes?! Well I’m not much of an inventor, but I can think of at least 5 or 6 from-scratch staples that have been around my kitchen for years simply because I ran out of said item’s grocery store counterpart and couldn’t summon the motivation to change out of my yoga…
