Hip Homeschool Moms. A Vibrant Community for Homeschooling Families.
It was the summer of 2010 when Meghan and I decided to start Hip Homeschool Moms. Truth be known, we had no idea that what started out as a fun little blog hop for homeschool moms would turn into an ever-growing community of thousands of homeschool moms supporting and encouraging each other in such life…
It’s the time of year when we count our many blessings. Being people who live in the United States, regardless of where we live or how much we have; compared to the rest of the world, we are a wealthy people. As families fortunate to have the ability to home educate our children, I think…
On Friday, September 16, 2011, my family experienced devastating change. I received a phone call that my brother and only sibling had passed away. He was 5 days shy of his 46th birthday. I hesitated to state this in a public forum this large, not because of pride; but rather because things tend to immediately…
Do you feel stressed and need some time for you? Want to know a way to feel better? I can’t say that I am never stressed, as I am a homeschooling mother with six children. Stress is just sometimes part of the job description! I keep my stress level at bay, though, with one simple…
This is a new favorite recipe around my house. I haven’t cooked much with curry in the past. My family tends to be a creature of habit. We find some foods we like and we eat them over and over… I find that is just easier after my full day of homeschooling. We will…
Do you ever watch those hero movies? You know the ones that have the good vs. evil plot? The good guy wins by great willpower and strength and super powers! I love those movies. They make me feel like I can fly if I try hard enough. So then I set off to buy the…
I have a crush on ground pork. There. I said it. In my opinion it is one of the most underrated of the ground meats. It absorbs the flavor of everything cooked with it, and it goes well with anything. It doesn’t hurt that it runs about $1.00 less per pound than ground beef. If…
If you’re looking to connect with other homeschoolers — fellow homeschoolers who are needing the same organizational ideas, fast recipes, encouragement on bad days, and support — you’ve come to the right place! Hip Homeschool Moms was created in hopes that homeschoolers from every background, and those simply curious about homeschooling would have a place…
When I was a child my mom used to read me bedtime stories. Many of those stories are still some of my favorites today. Whenever I see a book I once remember as a child nostalgia takes over and I promptly purchase the book for my children. Amelia Bedelia is one such book that lives…
Simple Garlic Shrimp You may not feel like a Hip Homeschool Mom serving Mac and Cheese at the end of the day with your yoga pants and pony tail. But almost in the time it takes to make a package of Mac n Cheese – you can create a dining out delight in less than…
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