One of my children’s favorite snacks are homemade ice pops. Sometimes we just use leftovers from a smoothie I’ve made, but it’s fun to surprise them with new flavors too. These strawberry apple ice pops are super easy to make which makes them perfect for busy families! This recipe is a much healthier alternative to…
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Teaching Music Appreciation Even If You Have No Clue
*This is a sponsored post. While I was compensated for my time and with free product, all opinions are 100% my own. You can read my full disclosure here. Music can be what one might call a forgotten subject in many homeschools. There are a variety of reasons that this happens, but frequently it’s because…
8 Ways to Teach Children Their Address and Phone Number
*This post contains affiliate links. Read my full disclosure page here. Last week I shared a fun game to help teach children their phone number. It ended up being put to use in a variety of ways in our home 🙂 but it really helped my five year old daughter learn my cell phone number…
Free Nutcracker Ballet Learning Resources
*This post contains affiliate links. Read my full disclosure page here. I will never forget the first time I took my then 4 year old daughter to her very first performance of The Nutcracker Ballet. The huge smile on her face and the sparkle in her eyes when the dancers took the stage are still…
Teen Reading Portfolio for College Admissions
This post is sponsored by Reading Portfolio. While I was compensated for my time and with free product, all opinions are 100% my own. You can read my full disclosure here. As a parent, one of my concerns has always been how the educational decisions we have made for our family will affect our children’s…
Easy Homemade “Soda” Recipe
Have you been looking for a healthy alternative to soda for your children? Then you’ve got to try making this easy homemade “soda”! We’re not regular soda drinkers in our home, but we do have it occasionally. We try to avoid consuming it, but some of us do better than others. 😉 I’m pretty certain I could become a root beer…
How to Pick the Perfect Homeschool Planner
This post is sponsored by Homeschool Buyer’s Co-op. While I was compensated for my time and with free product, all opinions are 100% my own. You can read my full disclosure here. Confession is good for the soul and I’ve got one to share today. Homeschool planning can really frustrate me. Oh, I love finding…
5 Thieves of Homeschooling Joy
They creep in quietly, most of the time before you even realize they are there. Sliding their way into your thoughts; looking for room in your heart. The main objective? To steal your joy. So who are these sneaky thieves that want to rob the joy away from homeschool parents? Let me introduce you to…
Homeschooling FREE for the Summer!
iHomeschool Network is compensating me to share this free, no strings attached offer with you. You can read my full disclosure here. Have you been concerned that your child’s learning will slip over the summer? Or maybe you homeschool year round like me but are looking for a way to add a little extra learning…
6 Tips to Make Writing Enjoyable for Young Students
This post contains affiliate links. You can read my full disclosure here. Writing. A subject that can leave a homeschool parent’s eyes crossed. In fact, I’m almost hesitant to even write this post because I’m pretty certain you will find several grammatical errors as I continue. I’m not a writing expert. I am a homeschool…