The overarching message so far in this working homeschool moms summit is that you must set goals and be realistic with those goals and expectations. Those of us that run our own businesses know the importance of this, so it would make sense for it to flo ...
Homeschool and Working
Just finished up a Working Homeschool Moms online seminar and wanted to share some helpful links: https://thehomeschoolscientist.com https://practicalbydefault.com/category/homeschooling/ https://workinghomeschoolmomclub.com https://90minute ...
Nature and Connection
I watched a webinar hosted by Texas Children in Nature and entitled, “Nature-Based Social Emotional Learning” A few take-aways from this discussion: When we connect to nature we develop a deeper understanding and appreciation and it helps pro ...
Gingerbread Houses???
Today’s blog will be short and sweet. I promised last time to show the photos of our cardboard-house making adventure. I must say, when my husband suggested we make cardboard houses this year rather than the traditional gingerbread cookie, I ...
Brr, it’s finally cold!
It’s 40 degrees (Fahrenheit) this morning! This may not seem cold to most, but it is a welcome change in weather when you live near the Gulf Coast of Texas. It’s actually ironic for me to say that anything under 50 degrees is cold, because I ...
Math Facts
Math…love it or hate it? It seems there are two strict sides to the math debate – it’s a necessary evil or it’s the most amazing tool on earth! Okay, I may be exaggerating here, but you get the point. As a homeschool parent, you either ...
Land, Land, and More Land!
The pandemic really flipped everything on its head, didn’t it? I think many of started to take a real hard look at our lives and figure out what was most important. After much contemplation, our family decided to take the plunge a ...
Subscription Boxes – A Great Enrichment Tool
Ivy Kids Kit Review We are a heading into the second half of the first year where I truly felt like I got this “homeschooling” thing down. I’ve found a good rhythm to our days and weeks. We have been able to spend time with friends. enjoy ...
Technology
SCREEN TIME! Is this a dirty word in your household? We have a love/hate relationship with the screen. I love the ability to turn on YouTube and get a quick and entertaining lesson for our music curriculum. I love making a blan ...