The following is a post from contributing writer Kris Bales of Weird, Unsocialized Homeschoolers. Since I’ve changed my eating habits, our whole family’s eating has improved, to an extent. I’m still taking steps to get my kids eating healthier, though. If your kids are anything like mine, they like to graze all day. There are [...]
Simple Ways To Get Moving With Your Kids
February 6, 2013 by 5 Comments
The following is a post from contributing writer Mary Prather. Does exercise (aka gym class or physical education) ever seem to come in last in your homeschool? At varying points in our homeschool experience, it has (I am sad to say). I’ve discovered that it’s not so much about giving them a physical education, [...]
5 Ways Adopting a Dog Can Benefit Your Homeschool
December 21, 2012 by 4 Comments
The following is a post by contributing writer Michelle of Raising Cajuns. When our family dog passed away this past spring, I didn’t think I’d be ready for a new dog for a very long time. But as summer came along and we took a break from lessons, we started to think more about what [...]
Fun Math Activity for the Whole Family
November 28, 2012 by Leave a Comment
The follow is a post from contributing writer Megan Spires from House of the Rising Sons. We love to be outside and will generally do as much of our schoolwork outdoors, including Physical Education, if we can. However, at this time of year, I can feel the air getting a tad bit cooler as the [...]
5 Tips to Make Exercise Easy
August 27, 2012 by 2 Comments
This post is from contributing writer Jen from Forever, For Always, No Matter What A couple of years ago making exercise a daily priority wasn’t on my to do list. I don’t know about you, but as a homeschooling mom of a busy family (is there any other kind?), my to do list is overflowing [...]
Great Homeschooling Links: 7 Healthy Topics to Teach Your Children
April 22, 2012 by Leave a Comment
The following is a post by contributing writer, Sheri, of Learning Pavilion. Spring is in the air and is a great time for new beginnings. So get refreshed and if you haven’t begun already, teach your children the importance of nutrition, fitness, drinking water, spending time outside, breathing fresh air, getting plenty of sleep, and [...]
Taco Salad Made Over (Plus a $100 Gift Certificate Giveaway)
August 24, 2011 by 181 Comments
Way back when we were in middle and high school, Eric and I both loved a lunch that was named Texas Straw Hat (for some unknown reason). It was our school’s version of a taco salad. Since that was the only place that we ate taco salads, we just kind of assumed that’s what a [...]
