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Start off your homeschool year right. Get healthy! Just like New Year’s resolutions, we homeschool moms want to set goals for a new school year. We create schedules, routines, and habits that we hope are better for our families. We focus on three areas to keep our family healthy and evaluate these areas frequently to…
A creamy, comforting macaroni and cheese recipe with a crunchy topping is a family friendly favorite meal that will not only leave them satisfied, but clamoring for more. The recipe is scaled to provide two meals—one for now, and one to freeze for later. As a mother of four active boys, I learned early on…
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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…
Books. No matter which learning style your child has, no matter which teaching method you ascribe to… a homeschooling mom needs books! How do you grow your home library without breaking the bank? Here are some tips for building your homeschool library on the cheap. Check your library. Decide if some of your books can…
I’ve been trying to learn the true meaning of hospitality. In my research, I’ve learned that hospitality is much simpler than I thought. Dictionary.com defines hospitality as such: The friendly reception and treatment of guests or strangers. Reading that easy definition suddenly made me feel that hospitality doesn’t have to be as complicated as I’ve…
Grilled Chicken Salads – a handful of ingredients with about five minutes of prep time and 10 minutes of cooking and dinner is done!
We have lived on a single income for 25 years. My husband makes a modest income and we have eight children, so there has been a continual need to budget and stretch our dollars. I like to give good gifts. And I’m just going to say it: I HATE doing crafts, and I don’t…
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…
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…
Creating a Frog & Turtle Sensory Bin has been a wonderful addition to our summer play time. Themed sensory bins create learning experiences in literacy, mathematics, and the sciences! Water play is a fun way for toddlers and preschoolers to keep busy — it also helps them to use fine and gross motor skills and learn through their senses! Our Frog…
Recently I read of a novel gift to give your kids. The suggestion was to open up an email account for your child when he or she is born. Then, every so often, email your child little letters, photos, memories of special occasions and so on. On his or her 18th birthday, give him/her the…
