photo by averagejoeblogs Summer is here! It’s time for lazy days spent at the pool, backyard barbecues, and long drives to Grandma and Grandpa’s house. It’s also time for endless complaints of “I don’t have anything to do” and “Are we there yet?” Fortunately, our family discovered the joy of audio books some years ago. [...]
Following His Lead
August 2, 2011 by 5 Comments
photo by mymegamaniac This summer we are finishing up our fourth official year of homeschooling. Our homeschooling adventure has not been without its ups and downs, but even so, we’ve cherished the time teaching and learning with our boys at home. Midway through this past year, much to our surprise, we started to feel that [...]
How to Make A Self-Watering Planter for under $10
June 29, 2011 by 2 Comments
My husband and I have joked that we are raising two little farm boys in a townhome in Northern Virginia, not an easy task, believe me. Our youngest once devised a plan for keeping a goat in a pen outside our living room window. He didn’t think the neighbors would mind too much as long [...]
Homeschooling When It’s Too Nice to Stay Inside
May 4, 2011 by 4 Comments
Spring is here! Trees are budding; flowers are blooming; birds are chirping; and homeschoolers are finding it harder and harder to stay inside to “do school.” Fortunately, one of the joys of homeschooling is that we don’t have to spend these beautiful spring days cooped up inside, sitting at a table, filling in workbooks, nor [...]
Overcoming Homeschooling Mom Burnout {Helpful Homeschool Hints}
April 21, 2011 by 5 Comments
It’s THAT time of year! The days are getting longer, the weather is getting warmer, the end of the traditional school year is drawing nearer, and homeschooling moms everywhere are wearing down. They’re getting tired, losing patience, and worrying over how far behind they’ve fallen in science, or history, or mathematics. And while ushering the [...]
Floating Hearts: A Simple Valentine’s Day Craft
February 8, 2011 by 4 Comments
Looking for a simple craft this Valentine’s Day? One that will be as fun for your oldest children as it is for your youngest? One that won’t require days of planning or a fortune in supplies, and won’t leave you with hours of clean-up? Well, you’re in luck. I have an idea to share, and [...]
Teaching Children to Love Thy Neighbor
January 26, 2011 by 4 Comments
Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it. Proverbs 22:6 As homeschooling parents, we work endlessly to ensure our children master the basics of reading, mathematics, and grammar. We allow caterpillars to live in jars on our counter tops and build pyramids [...]
