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Has anyone around here noticed that the holiday season kicks the BUSY level up a notch or three? Yeah, here too. About three years ago, I decided that I had stressed and survived my way through the holidays for the last time. Back then, I had four young children and was expecting baby number five… which, of course, meant that life…
The holidays are coming. Is your homeschool ready? The turkey, the traveling, the everything busy, bright and burning (if you’re in my kitchen) are weeks away; is your homeschool ready for this action? ‘Tis the season for squeezing in the math during cooking and the reading on the road; and there’s nothing wrong with that. If you’re nervous…
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Thanksgiving is upon us and I have to tell you, the older I get, the more grateful I am for the ordinary, everyday, simple little pleasures of life! It seems just maybe our country has become comfortable, lulled even, with the belief that things are and probably always will be pretty good for us. We…
Welcome to the Hip Homeschool Hop! Hip Homeschool Moms co-owner Trish Corlew chose What I Learned About God from My Daughter (Who Has Autism) as her favorite post from last week’s Hop. Trish commented, “This article is so poignant yet beautiful! I can’t wait to read the rest of the series.” If you’re looking for…
One of our scripture verses for our homeschool program this week was: “Let us not grow weary in doing good for in due season we will reap a harvest, if we do not give up.” Galatians 6:9 It also seems to be one of the verses that pops up quite often at our local homeschool…
It’s sometimes hard to celebrate the holiday season. We live far from family. Most of the year we can keep our homesickness easily at bay, but around the holidays the homesickness is at its worst. Since my husband is in the Air Force, we’ve never lived near family, and it’s been difficult for our large family to…
Welcome to the Hip Homeschool Hop! Remember to stop by today (and every Tuesday) from 1:00 – 2:00 CST for the next Mentoring Moms hang-out with the owners here at Hip Homeschool Moms! Ask questions, chat about issues, talk curriculum and receive encouragement from these three great ladies! Want some more information about what Mentoring Moms is…
Who likes LOVES Hip Homeschool Moms, the blog? Who likes LOVES Hip Homeschool Moms FB community? Who likes LOVES Hip Homeschool Moms, period? Do you know who makes Hip Homeschool Moms so amazing, so much fun, and such an influential force in the homeschooling world? These ladies below: Leann, Wendy, and Trish. Yup, they are…
These cute Pilgrim Hat Cookies are a kid-friendly addition to any Thanksgiving celebration. Not only fun to eat, they are also easy for kids to make! Bonus: everyone’s fingers get chocolatey. Yum! My son and I first made these cookies for our friends at Build A Menu. At the time he was six, and he…
Life is busy, and with the holidays upon us there is even more hustle and bustle. It can make it difficult to remember the importance of being grateful (especially) during the stressful seasons. Stressful Seasons Even the happiest, most spiritual “have it all together” people go through seasons in their lives when the stress load…
Autumn is my favorite time of year for so many reasons. Changing temperatures, falling leaves, hot soup simmering on the stove, apples, pumpkins, Thanksgiving — it’s all just so wonderful! The homeschool year is generally in full swing by now, leaving time for those fun nature walks, collecting leaves and pine cones for collages, baking…
