Category Archives: Homeschool

You must, have to be, no doubt about it…*called*…

Whenever I tell someone that I homeschool three children, usually the first things out of their mouth is, “Oh I could NEVER homeschool!” or “I don’t have the patience!” or even “I’m not smart enough to teach my kids!!” Honestly, I think all of those reasons aren’t valid at all, any mother who cares about...

Curriculum choices are cray cray

At the beginning of the school year I went out alone and visited a homeschool supply store in town. I actually was super excited about it. I wanted to look over the curriculum choices, pour over the books, choose some great history lessons and really dial into some science options. I figured it wasn’t going...

the TV is my T.A.

When used correctly and with balance, the TV, as well as an iPad, iPhone, iPod, Kindle or computer are absolutely amazing resources for school. Just like we use the library for research, we use the TV and our iDevices. If you don’t have cable, then streaming netflix is a great thing to consider adding to...

Instagram made me love homeschooling mothers…

I wish I had invented Instagram. Really. It’s an amazing idea that has completely changed my life. Now is that being dramatic? Not a bit. I’m a picture taker not a status updater. I have gained so much wisdom from my Instagram friends. Most of them I’ve never met in real life and probably never...

I owe $3.80 to the library

…and I know I should pay it. I just keep forgetting! A way that I keep things fun for myself is I utilize the library. This might seem like a subject that doesn’t need a whole day’s post devoted to it…but it does. Reading is a huge part of our homeschool day. Honestly, if we...

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