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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…
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…
What’s round, blue, green, and the only one of its kind? Yup, that’ll be our earth. And since it’s the only one we have, it makes sense to look after it. Which is why April 22nd’s Earth Day is a great opportunity to focus our fun and learning activities on this beautiful planet of ours…
Celebrating Mother’s Day can be hard… but celebrating Father’s Day when Daddy is absent can be that much harder – especially when it means you’re parenting alone. It may be that you’ve never had a dad, or you’ve recently lost a special one, or he is so far away. It may be that the father…
November is the month for celebrating writing and writers. It’s Nanowrimo (National Novel Writing Month); it’s kick-start-the-writing-program again, and in some places it’s even Grace Month for Library Fines – a winner for the typical homeschooling family whose library fines could finance a whole new wing. Best of all? It’s that perfect excuse to curl up on…
If someone asked you how hopeful you felt about the future of the country and the world, what would you say? If you’re anything like me, it’s a mixture of hope and hopelessness. Especially when I look back on 2016 – a year filled with hashtags signifying disunity, unhappiness, poverty, inequality, prejudice and more. Thinking about the…
With all the gifting happening at this time of year, there’s lots to be thankful for. Even without material gifts, this Christmas time is one that highlights the many good things we have to be grateful for. It’s also a great opportunity to teach our children the importance of saying thank you. So here goes…
As a work-from-home, homeschooling mom, social media can be both friend and foe. Sometimes it can be all-consuming. If you can answer “yes” to most of these answers, then maybe you’re in my boat! (In fact, even if you don’t work from home, you may be caught in the social media trap, so keep reading!)…
With dairy-free, sugar-free options required more and more these days, it can be difficult to find desserts that replace the deliciousness of the dairy and sugar-filled versions. Recently, a friend shared her version of this one for chocolate ice cream, and it’s been a WINNER! It’s simple, not too expensive, and simply delicious. It can…
Today, September 21st, is World Gratitude Day. For those who follow these things, today is a day to look around us, take stock, and express gratitude. Ideally, it’s a day that should be repeated every day of the year. So much so that it becomes less of a special celebration and more of an embedded…
It crosses your mind from time to time. It may even be penciled in on your schedule. But it’s one of those things that falls off all too easily if you’re anything like me. Yup, I’m talking about exercise. Exercising with kids, to be precise – whether they join you or not! We know…
We love being able to provide curriculum reviews that bring a variety of perspectives. Since we have such a large team of writers, we are able to bring you a well-rounded review with several families using the product. Each individual child and family have different needs, so our goal is to provide a review that might shed…
