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It sounds counterintuitive to say, “Slow down!” during the busy Christmas season, but that’s our intent with this big list of Christmas activities for kids and families. This year, try one of the crafty Christmas activities listed here rather than rush around finding the perfect gift for a family member or friend. A book-page Christmas…
This Christmas Science Experiment: Borax Crystal Ornaments article is one of our most popular holiday articles, and we understand why! It’s a way to add some hands-on fun to your holiday homeschool and, at the same time, to create holiday memories and do a science experiment! We usually share hands-on ideas for elementary ages on…
It’s that time of year when things really begin to ramp up. Christmas is around the corner, and before we know it, the Christmas rush will be upon us (if it isn’t already!). Too often, it’s a time when the pressure of getting stuff done takes priority over relationships. So this year, why not concentrate…
We are the moms: the torch-bearers of holiday cheer. In November and December, we tend to feel the honor and weight of that responsibility. After all, these are the times our kids will remember forever (no pressure)! We should be able to do it all, we tell ourselves. But the non-holiday stuff continues to pile…
Most homeschooling families take some time off from studying for the holidays, but that doesn’t mean we stop reading! In winter, there’s nothing as relaxing as curling up with a soft, warm blanket and a good book. If you are looking for a way to encourage your kids to read this December, consider giving them…
30 Days of Christmas Picture Books Most homeschooling families love books! Many of us have bookshelves full of books, stacks of books by the bed, books on the coffee table, and even books in the car (in case you get stuck in traffic and need something to do to stay occupied!). We keep books everywhere,…
3 Reasons Not to Do School in December Do you find homeschooling during December to be overwhelming? I’m Wendy, one of the owners of Hip Homeschool Moms. Every year around this time, I hear from lots of homeschooling moms who wonder if they should take off the entire month of December because of their busy…
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…
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…
Every year, beginning in October, I start looking ahead with great anticipation toward Christmas. My inbox begins to fill with email subscription posts from my favorite blogs sharing some of the most amazing Christmas ideas I’ve ever seen. Everything from Advent activities and kindness calendars to Christmas cookbooks, Christmas journal prompts, and homemade gift ideas….
