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So often we homeschooling moms struggle to find time to nurture our relationships with our husbands. It’s hard to make time for our husbands when we’re so busy (and often so overwhelmed) with homeschooling, cooking, cleaning, and just trying to keep everyone fed and alive! That’s why we created two weeks of valentines for couples!…
Do you feel a little sad during the winter? Maybe you’re not even really sure how you feel. Maybe you just know that something isn’t quite right and you don’t even really know why or exactly what’s wrong. If so, keep reading! I’m going to talk a little bit about why this could be happening…
If there’s any time of year when moms display their superpowers, surely it’s around the holidays! I mean, not only are MOMS doing most of the planning, decorating, shopping, wrapping, and baking that we so often associate with a delightful Christmas, but for weeks we are also the ones managing top secret information, regularly speaking in…
Amazing, isn’t it? The way a beautiful holiday that strives to focus on having thankful hearts immediately flows into a season that can tend to nurture everything BUT thankful hearts? Oh, the irony. I’m not here to bash holiday traditions of any sort, but you know as well as I do what a “gimme” society we…
10 Reasons Homeschoolers Rock at College and Adulthood There are many reasons why homeschoolers succeed so well in college and in life. This article covers 10 of them. In spite of the many reasons homeschoolers tend to be successful, we’ve all heard the stereotypes about homeschoolers. You know, the assumptions people make when they find…
Gardening is one way I can bring nature home, and I find it to be a very rewarding and fulfilling use of my time. And gardening with my children is not only a great learning opportunity, but it’s also a way of teaching them patience and diligence. In fact, gardening as a family can be…
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…
“Wow! You’re so smart!” The words have always been quick to pop out of my mouth when I’m talking to a child who does something impressive. I think this is the case for most of us, and it can be a hard habit to break. But why would we want to break it? As it…
In movies and media, New Year’s Eve is synonymous with parties, champagne, high heels, and excitement. In my realm of reality, it’s at best a gathering of friends for some low-key socializing. Add kids to the equation, and staying up until 12 am can be a recipe for emotional fallout the next day. However, there…
Can I whisper something to you? There is no greater calling than the one God has already put you right in the middle of. I’ve learned this the hard way. We seek the big time before we’ve mastered little league. I’ve sought the big time, and boy have I sucked at little league. I’ve quested…
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…
