Easy back to school activities? It’s not an oxymoron! It’s the sparkle that we put into any life event that makes it memorable. It doesn’t have to be expensive or fancy, it just has to be “special.” It needs to be celebrated. The truth is, celebration can make anything seem amazing even going back to school. Back-to-school is a season…
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Easy Back to School Activities For Homeschoolers
Homeschool Electives: An Easy Plan You Can Use Today
Homeschool electives should be the cherry on top of the sundae. They are the sweetest part of your homeschool, and yet they often end up being the cog in the wheel. It shouldn’t be this way. In this post, I’ll help you diagnose the problems and stay away from the pitfalls that clog up the system. Then we will come…
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How to Keep Up With Homeschool When Life Throws You a Curveball
I’ll be the first to admit I have very little knowledge of the game of baseball. I know to cheer when the people around me do. I know the players run around bases and take FOREVER to pitch the ball. Oh, and I know about curveballs. A curveball is when the pitcher, who already took far too long to pitch…
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Homeschool Science Curriculum: A Complete Plan From Preschool to Graduation
Nerd alert: I LOVE science. (Which is why talking about homeschool science curriculum makes me super excited!) Yep. It’s true. In high school, I couldn’t put down the Biology textbook. I was even president of the Biology honors society. Oh, and for fun, we spent our time blazing a trail on the back of the school property and growing various…
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Homeschool History Curriculum: The Ultimate Guide
Homeschool history curriculum is one of those things that leaves many homeschool families feeling confused, frustrated, and often with a long list of questions. How does it fit in? Is it necessary? Will my elementary child fall behind if we don’t use a textbook curriculum? What should we use to teach it? How much is enough? How much is…
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Secrets to Cultivating Kids Devotional Habits
Do you want to cultivate better kids devotionAl Time in your home? We as Christian parents know that being in God’s Word is vital and we know our kids’ devotional time is the secret to helping our them grow in faith. But sometimes in the busyness of life, we struggle to make that happen. We forget to teach our kids…
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5 Forbidden Phrases and What to Say Instead
Dear Children, I’m sorry but there is no freedom of speech here. Well, actually I’m not sorry, because I love you. It’s not my goal to restrict you. It’s my goal to help you change your heart. You see, I desire most to help you grow in Christ and I’ve learned the hard way that what you say is actually…
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Easy Peeps Games Your Family Will Love
Last week we had a blast with the Easter Egg Family Fun Night. In the spirit of spring, I thought some Peeps games would be in order. You know them, those little colorful marshmallow treats that fill the aisles at Easter. As a kid, Peeps were always a springtime favorite! So go grab a few boxes and let’s have some…
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Gifts for Kids: Our Favorite Gift Guides
Do you ever get tired of wasting valuable minutes searching for fun and meaningful gifts for kids? Tired of scrolling through page after page on Amazon only to find gifts that will end up at the back of a closet in 2.5 days? We as parents and grandparents and aunts and friends want to give. We want to see that kid…
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Random Acts of Christmas Kindness Tradition (and free printables!)
Random Acts of Christmas Kindness will help you focus on the real meaning of the season while making precious family memories. Join us! Our hearts raced as we drove back around the corner, trying not to be seen. The scene was a hit-and-run delivery gone wrong. Our friend’s van unexpectedly backed out of the driveway as we were about to pull in…
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Devotions for kids: Tools, Tricks + Tips for an Effective Quiet Time
The #1 question I hear from parents when we travel to homeschool conventions isn’t about homeschooling at all. In fact, the thing that everyone wants to know is… do you have any tips or tricks for devotions for kids? What they are really asking is how can I help my children foster their OWN faith? How can I encourage them…
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Advent Calendar for Kids Reading Plan
My fondest memories as a child are of family Christmas traditions, especially our kids advent calendar! Advent is a bit of a dusty word that has regained popularity in recent years. The tradition has been a part of the Christian church since as early as 480 AD and is focused on the expectant waiting and preparation for the birth of…
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Free Printable Christmas Scripture Cards
Christmas Scripture Cards are not only a wonderful gift, they are a blessing and encouragement to the people in your life. You remember the ever-so-popular Christmas favorite, A Charlie Brown Christmas? I must admit I’ve struggled to understand why people like to watch this depressing cartoon. There is certainly nothing holly or jolly about Charlie Brown. But there is something…
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Family Christmas Traditions Your Whole Family Will Love
Ever since I was a little girl, my dreams have been filled with family Christmas traditions. No matter what time of year it was, we were always counting down the days to some holiday or event. It wasn’t because we expected something grand either. We waited expectantly because we relished the memory of what was special. Have you ever noticed…
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Gifts for Siblings: Ideas that Grow Sibling Relationships
Visit our Sibling Rivalry Help Center for more sibling resources. I’m always looking for gifts for siblings that will help foster a loving relationship. I love practical gifts that do much more than add to the giant pile of clutter we find in our kids’ rooms. I want adventure, exploration, and meaning. GIFTS SHOULD ADD TO KIDS LIVES… NOT TAKE…
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5 Ways to Stop Sibling Fighting: Principles For Every Situation
Visit our Sibling Rivalry Help Center for more help with sibling fighting. Do you have a go-to answer for resolving sibling fighting? Or do you find yourself helplessly drowning in the sea of sibling squabbles? If you’re a mom, the sibling fighting scene is all too familiar. “He hit me,” she whines from down the hallway. “You hit me first,”…
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Cultivating Brother and Sister Love (Mistakes You Might Be Overlooking)
Visit our Sibling Rivalry Help Center for more help fostering brother and sister love. Do you ever feel like you’re failing to help your kids cultivate brother and sister love? Let me tell you a story! The sun was baking our skin off and the freedom of summer called our names. But I made all three of my big kids…
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Our Favorite Ideas for a Christ-Centered Christmas
Do you ever feel like the holidays quickly become consumed with commercialism instead of the Christ-centered Christmas you envisioned? I’ve so been there. Not that long ago, I found myself feeling this exact frustration. Every year I’d have the best of intentions. I’d run with open arms into all things pumpkin. My dreams were filled with falling leaves, treasured family…
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Christmas Lights Scavenger Hunt (with Free Printable)
Looking for a simple, but meaningful way to celebrate the holidays? You’ll love this free Christmas lights scavenger hunt printable and family fun idea! “Everybody in the car,” I shouted. “It’s time for our first annual Christmas Lights Scavenger Hunt!” My heart was giddy with excitement for what was to come. The kids had been neatly tucked into bed for…
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Single Mom Devotional: Encouragement for Christmas
The corny tune blared loudly over the PA system as we stood in line behind what seemed like hundreds of shoppers. With four kids in tow, I hadn’t set out to accomplish anything more than to purchase much-needed toilet paper… and my patience with the circumstances was growing ever thin. Shopping carts crammed full with toys and treats lined the…
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76 super simple Thanksgiving and Christmas Activities
You don’t have to separate Thanksgiving and Christmas activities from school, you can do both! You’ll love these 76 awesome Christmas activities. I don’t know about you, but November and December can be tricky when it comes to education. We want to do special Thanksgiving and Christmas activities to celebrate the holidays and make memories, and yet somehow we still…
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