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It’s that time of year when things really begin to ramp up. Christmas is around the corner, and before we know it, the Christmas rush will be upon us (if it isn’t already!). Too often, it’s a time when the pressure of getting stuff done takes priority over relationships. So this year, why not concentrate…
Yesterday we looked at some ways to celebrate Christmas Eve, so of course today we’ll share some of the ways we celebrate on Christmas Day! If you’d like to share your family’s Christmas Day traditions, be sure to leave a comment telling us what you and your family like to do. You just might inspire…
There are as many ways to celebrate on Christmas Eve as there are families to celebrate it! I asked moms in our Hip Homeschool Moms Facebook Community to share how they celebrate on Christmas Eve, and today I’m sharing their ideas and traditions with you. It’s always fun to read about how other families do…
Family traditions. Every family has them. Whether you have one or one hundred, some sort of “tradition” has seemed to wiggle its way into every family I know. Your traditions may be in the form of homeschooling, celebrating birthdays, going to church, military service, cooking, singing, camping, or a plethora of other things. Regardless of…
Like most families I’m sure, we have so many wonderful traditions during the Holiday’s, it can be difficult to say which one is our favorite. Okay, that’s not true at all! By far, baking Christmas Cookies is my favorite (and by all the constant request, I feel safe in saying it’s my families favorite as…
It’s fun to find new ways to celebrate holidays! We think you’ll love this collection of Easter ideas and activities!
No matter your heritage or religious beliefs, you, too, can be Irish for a day in March! There are many fun St. Patrick’s Day crafts and activities to help celebrate this day with your kids–from the fun and whimsical leprechaun with his pot of gold to a four-leaf clover that is supposed to bring good…
Dr. Seuss is one the most beloved names in all literature, for adults and children alike! We love him for his fun rhymes, whimsical creatures, and the way that his stories share big ideas in simple ways. For all of these reasons (and so many more), we continue to celebrate this special author on the…
With the internet opening up the world like never before, the need for our kids to understand the world is growing right alongside it. Whether we like it or not, we live in an increasingly global community, so the need to teach our kids geography and world cultures becomes more and more important every day….
A Homeschool Mom’s Guide to Teaching Geography As homeschool moms, we wear many hats, and one of them is that of a geography teacher. While it might not be the first subject that comes to mind when planning our curriculum, teaching this subject to our children is a crucial part of their education. Not only…
It’s October, which means we can officially get excited about fall! I love the cooler weather, the beautiful leaves, and the traditions of autumn! This season is also perfect for outdoor adventures and indoor crafts. If you’re looking for an easy, fun indoor craft that takes some inspiration from nature, this pumpkin paper bag craft…
It was the Mother’s Day gift about which she said, I do not think that I have ever appreciated such a gift as that you gave me on Mother’s Day 5 years ago… A Meaningfule Mother’s Day Gift – A “Thank You, Mom” Jar It’s simple. It’s inexpensive. It’s not time-consuming. It doesn’t require much…
