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During cold and flu season, it’s important to wash your hands often. That’s truly the best way to prevent sickness. However, there are times when it’s just not possible to wash your hands, yet you still need to get rid of germs. For this reason, I always carry a little bottle of my favorite homemade…
Is it possible to homeschool when Mom is sick? Homeschooling can sometimes be challenging! And when you’re sick, it can be especially hard! But there are ways to continue homeschooling even when you aren’t feeling your best. This article shares some suggestions for how to homeschool when Mom is sick. Why would you want…
Hi! I’m Wendy, and I’ve survived homeschooling teens! I have two adult homeschool graduates and am currently homeschooling my youngest child–my 17-year-old daughter. I’d like to talk with you today about 10 ways to show our teens we like them. Whether they admit it or not, our teens probably know that we love them, but…
Do you have a child who needs to become a more independent learner? After all, most of us ultimately want our children to be self-directed, independent learners. We can’t (and shouldn’t) be completely in charge of their learning throughout their elementary and high school years. If our children go to college, they will need to…
If it’s cold and snowing in your part of the country (or even if it’s not!), you and your children will enjoy making and using these DIY Snowflake Stamps! Whether your children are younger or older, you can enjoy making and using these stamps together. And after you’ve made them, you can use them to…
Is celebrating on New Year’s Eve only for grownups? It doesn’t have to be! We asked moms in the Hip Homeschool Moms Facebook Community to tell us about their favorite New Year’s activities for families. Keep reading to get some great ideas for activities, foods, and traditions to celebrate the new year! If your family…
Sometimes we all need to see something from a different perspective. Sometimes we need to concentrate on supporting one another instead of looking for ways to tear each other down. Sometimes we need to give others the benefit of the doubt. I’m Wendy, one of the Hip Homeschool Moms owners. As part of my job,…
If you’re a girl-mom, you are probably keenly aware of the resurgence of one of the biggest trends of the ’80s and ’90s: the Scrunchie. Scrunchies are having a comeback moment right now, for girls of all ages (from toddlers to teens)! Today’s DIY tutorial will show you how make your own, handmade Scrunchies, which…
I love decorating for Christmas and enjoying the magical glow that fills our home during this time of year. For many homeschooling families, the holiday season is also a time when we engage in more-than-average creative alternatives to formal schooling like: reading books together, baking, and/or crafting! Today we’re bringing you an activity that will…
I’m so excited to share this Gorgeous 3D Gingerbread House Paper Craft with you! Why? Because this craft idea fits so well with a tradition that my daughter and I have had for the past 10 years or so. My daughter’s 17th birthday is today. Years ago (when she was only 6 or 7 years…
We’re so happy to share this New Mexico Pueblo Native American Unit Study with you! If you’re planning a trip to New Mexico with your family or as part of your homeschool studies, you’ll love this Native American Unit Study! A few years ago, Homeschool Road Trips went to New Mexico with a group of…
‘Tis the season to be crafty! Today we’re bringing you a simple and elegant Christmas craft that you can make with your kiddos and use to decorate your home! This Paper Cone Christmas Tree is simple to make, but it ends up looking really pretty and festive. You could make several to create a Christmas…
