Author: Carlie K

Carlie Kercheval is a happily married stay-at-home homeschoolin' momma. She and her college sweetheart have been blessed with 3 precious children to raise while traveling the world as a military family. Carlie is the founder of So You Call Yourself a Homeschooler?, Fulfilling Your Vows, and Managing Your Blessings. When she is not busy enjoying her family and the great outdoors, you can typically find her cozied up somewhere with a good book.

Elementary | Grade Levels | Homeschool | Middle School | Science | Subject

Whodunnit Detective Spy Scope Lab Review and Giveaway {closed}

My family and I had the opportunity to review Edmund Scientifics Whodunnit Detective Spy Scope Lab and had an absolute blast with it! What our little investigators could do: The Whodunnit™ Experiments Guide provided detailed instruction on how to collect evidence, analyze clues and eliminate suspects based on the gathered data to solve various crime scenarios…

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Homeschool | Language Arts | Subject

7 Must Read Harvest Books For Young Children

Ever since I was a child, I have always called the fall harvest season my “very favorite.” I have very nostalgic memories of my grandmother reading books to me and taking me on long walks. I have many memories of listening to her read to me on her porch swing through the rustling of the…

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Encouragement | Homeschool

5 Benefits of Being a Homeschool Family

As the school year is winding down, many mothers I know who have children in public school are coming to me and asking me one question, “What are the benefits of being a homeschool family?” Most of them are asking me this out of frustration and disappointment in their child’s school. Others have young children…

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Homeschool | Science | Subject

Sneakin’ in Science Review

Sneakin’ in Science is a service that delivers new and exciting hands-on science experiments to your door each month. You have the option of choosing different subscription plans based upon your families personal needs. My family had the chance to review three of the Sneakin’ in Science experiments. This review will cover a dinosaur dig…

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Encouragement | Homeschool

When Your Usual Homeschool Routine Isn’t Working

Have you ever had a day when your usual homeschool routine isn’t working? Have you ever felt like an entire homeschool day has escaped you and nothing has been done? Perhaps it was due to a long day of sibling rivalry or clashing personalities between teacher and student. Or maybe it was simply because no…

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Encouragement

The Need for Daily Character Building

If your family is anything like mine, there is a definite need for daily character building. In our homeschooling experience, the educational part of homeschooling is a breeze. It is the character building part that can have me pulling my hair out at times. Even though the school year is more than half way done,…

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Real Life

Ringing in the New Year with Godly Character

Entering into a new year always gives me a “fresh” outlook on life. I must say that I have always like the sound of the word “new” especially since I accepted Christ and learned this scripture: Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; old things have passed away; behold, all things…

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Encouragement | Homeschool

Encouragement for One of “Those” Days

I don’t know about you, but when it comes to life, I don’t do anything without first consulting the Bible and coming to God in prayer. I didn’t always live this way, but since the tender of age of 22, over 14 years ago, I made a choice to serve Christ, and I am so…

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Homeschool | Service - Kids in Action

Spreading Love & Hope in a Shoe Box

How would you like to spread love and hope in a shoe box this Christmas? Operation Christmas Child is a wonderful project that gives the average person (like you and me) the opportunity to sow seeds of love and hope in the form of a shoe box. This fabulous ministry outreach of Samaritan’s Purse has…

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Encouragement | Homeschool | Where to Start

10 Reasons That Guided Our Decision to Homeschool

Over the years I have come to realize that the choice to homeschool our children is an incredibly personal decision. I have met many families all over the world who have chosen this venture and for vastly different reasons. I wanted to share our heart with you and tell you 10 {of the MANY} reasons…

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Homeschool | Language Arts | Subject

The Love of Reading

With summer quickly approaching, there are many more options for outdoor activities that many of us do not have year round. With more options comes the temptation to ditch the books and hit the beach, walk around the zoo, go to a theme park, all day barbeques, family reunions, pool parties, and a plethora of…

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Homeschool

Pure Play Kids Review & Giveaway {Closed}

Today my 11-year-old daughter made some soap using the Kiss Naturals DIY Soap Making Kit from Pure Play Kids. After I read the directions, I realized this kit was so simple to use, that I would allow her to make it alone as I was supervising. One of the neat things that my daughter enjoyed…

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