From the category archives:

field trips

Last year was my family’s eighth year homeschooling.  It was also, at least toward the end, one of our worst.
What went wrong? I spread myself too thin.  The kids’ activities were okay – no overload going on there.  It was just me.  I made too many commitments for myself and, by March, we were just [...]

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Recently, my family and I went on a walking tour of our city.  We loved it!  Well, I loved it; the kids said it was “kind of” fun and “not as boring” as they’d expected.  Those are high compliments considering all the grumbling about me “making them do school during the summer” beforehand.
I found out [...]

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This week, my links will be all about summer fun. Free and inexpensive activities to beat the heat, as I don’t know about you but as a SAHM and a homeschooler, my budget is pretty limited and I’m always looking for fun activities for my kids.
Activities
Besides what I have listed, be sure to check [...]

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Finding field trips to go on has never been a problem that I’ve faced, even before my family began traveling with my husband’s job. I realize that we all live in different size communities and though there’s always a ton of opportunities for those in a larger city, that’s not necessarily true in a rural [...]

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Science Experiment : Fire – The Adventures of a Quirky Mom
This fun experiment using household items is a great way to demonstrate fire’s need for oxygen and air pressure.

The Battle of My Life – For the Sake of the Call
In this touching and inspirational post one Mommy shares her battle to turn to God [...]

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Spring has officially arrived! Now is the perfect time for kite-flying, gardening, and hiking! But there is no need to go all out — start slow. Design the kite, plant some seedlings, and take a micro-hike.
What’s a micro-hike, you ask? It is a trek like no other, where you can climb mountainous peaks, cross deep [...]

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