Busy Day Crockpot Ribs
You may think that a school day is too busy for ribs, but not for these delicious, tender crockpot ribs!
I Kissed Chore Charts Goodbye
Chore charts. Oh how I loved them! They spell organization! They say, “We’re a well-oiled home!” And the options are endless! Laminated and colorful. Structured and trendy. Chalkboards. Pegboards. Fridge magnets. Interchangeable pictures for the non-reading kiddies. Rewards and incentives! I plotted. I planned. I executed. And then I failed. Again and again. You see,…
When Conflicts Happen in Homeschools – Mentoring Moms
On today’s Mentoring Moms show we started with a discussion about “What Is Your Homeschool Message?“ This article was written by veteran homeschooler Durenda Wilson from Simple Nourishing Home. Durenda’s article was the perfect place to start the show today because the first question deals with when conflicts happen in homeschools. It really lays the foundation for how to…
HHM’s Featured Posts & The Hip Homeschool Hop 9/16/14
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…
What Is Your Homeschool Message?
Each morning we get up and move into our homeschooling days with plans, goals, and visions of what our day is going to look like. I’ve been doing this now for twenty years, and I can tell you that there have been very few days that have gone as planned. They are the exception, not…
Slow Cooker Sloppy Joes Recipe
A hearty sandwich filling recipe made from scratch with robustly seasoned ground beef, sausage, and tomatoes. Slow Cooker Sloppy Joes are a comforting, heart-warming meal anytime. One of the biggest challenges that I face as a food blogger is to make a delicious recipe look appealing in a photograph. Let’s face it, some recipes are…
Learn to Knit a Basic Washcloth
Not long ago knitting seemed to me one of those daunting, complicated skills ladies my age only possessed if it had been passed down from a mother or a grandmother with saint-like patience and heaps of talent. Many of the matriarchs in my family are patient and talented, just not when it comes to knitting!…
7 Tips for Homeschooling While Running a Home Business
Homeschooling while running a home business will look different for everyone, depending on the type of business, goals, homeschool style, and family situation. It’s possible to run a thriving business AND a thriving homeschooling family, but it takes planning, hard work, and vision. Do you work and homeschool? Check out our working homeschool moms resource…
Fun with Food: Veggie Cheese People
How high on the Mom Coolness Scale do you think you’d rank if you told your children it was time to play with their food? Well, playing with food is just what Veggie Cheese People are all about! This activity is a great way to let your children express their inner artists, while inspiring them…
Veritas Press Giveaway and Sale on Self-Paced Classes!
Do you have a very bright child who gets bored easily and needs to be challenged to keep school interesting and fun? Or do you have a reluctant learner who needs something that keeps him or her engaged? Or, if you’re like me, you may have both! About 10 years ago, a friend introduced me…
HHM’s Featured Posts & The Hip Homeschool Hop 9/9/14
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…
Echinacea: A Powerful Natural Antibiotic
There are several different herbs I find useful in times of illness, but echinacea is one that I turn to the most for its powerful medicinal properties and its safety for all ages. Photo Credit: Chickens in the Trees (vns2009) via Compfight cc Echinacea {also known as purple cone-flower}, is one of the most powerful natural…
