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November is nearly over! Where has the year gone? It seems as though life is flying by at an alarmingly fast rate! With so many distractions in our daily lives it is often hard to stop and be thankful for the many wonderful things we have in our lives. So let’s STOP! And Count Your…
In my part of the world, the sky is brightening earlier, the days are warmer and we are gearing up for summer. But, even though I can’t wait to enjoy outdoor swimming and picnics on the beach, there is something about the turning colors in the north that makes me nostalgic for another country I…
My son loves pie. Pumpkin pie to be exact. As soon as the first leaf starts to fall the questions begin. “Mom, did you buy a pumpkin pie?” “Mom, do you think they have pie yet?” “Mom, when are you going to buy a pie?” As if pumpkin pie is the most important thing for…
With Thanksgiving approaching, and then Christmas, the commercial frenzy begins earlier and earlier each year. With the lights and festive decorations comes a spirit of discontent and selfishness. It’s a most difficult job to teach my children to be ever grateful in a society that places Über importance on instant gratification and more things. I…
It can be so much fun giving gifts to young children because they usually love everything! Here are some gift ideas for young boys and girls that encourage them to create, play, and use their imaginations! Creativity for Kids Finger Prints This kit provides a different spin on finger painting! The child finger…
Hello from the Hip Homeschool Moms team! We are working on our blog calendar for the new year, and we would like to invite you to submit a guest post for consideration! Below you will find each month’s theme along with some possible post topics. Please keep in mind that you are not limited to…
With the holiday season approaching, it’s always fun buying for babies. But what are the best gifts that are both educational yet entertaining? From books to dolls, activity centers to walkers and rockers, check out these top 10 gifts, which include award winning products as well as brands you can trust for your little one….
So then, just as you received Christ Jesus as Lord, continue to live your lives in him, rooted and built up in him, strengthened in the faith as you were taught, and overflowing with thankfulness. ~Colossians 2:6-7 I don’t know about you, but I have a hard time getting my children to maintain a thankful…
Some children seem to have a hard time dealing with fear, worry, or anxiety. It’s hard as a parent to know how to help our children when they’re in that situation. Tame Your Thought Monster was created to do just that–help children learn to “tame” those fears, worries, and anxieties. We are pleased to be…
We have exciting news! We now have Hip Homeschool Moms T-shirts available! You can see in the photo below that the shirts say “I’m a Hip Homeschool Mom” on the front. The kids’ version says, “My Mom Is a Hip Homeschool Mom.” On the backs of both shirts is www.HipHomeschoolMoms.com. We’ve tried to keep the…
You know that voice inside of you that criticizes you? This voice points out your mistakes and tries to make sure you’re perfect before you try something new. Have you heard it? The voice often stops adults and kids from being their best selves and from reaching their goals. Sometimes, the voice causes adults and…
