Thiel College Equestrian Studies
Have a teen looking for college options? Want a college that is homeschool friendly? If you have one like my teen you are looking for a college that offers equine studies. Thiel College offers over 60 areas of study, including Equestrian Studies. The Nuts & Bolts Thiel College is a private, homeschool-friendly college, located in […]
Homeschool Lessons on the Hiking Trail
Including Homeschool Lessons on the Hiking Trail is a great way to not only get up and out in the fresh air, but to include both exercise and learning along the way! If there’s one thing homeschooling parents know, it’s that diverse learning strategies can mix up their time spent studying and be some of […]
Online Writing Resources for Homeschoolers
I know many who homeschool that find one of the difficult parts of homeschooling to be teaching their children how to deal with academic writing. With the help of the following online writing resources, you can inspire your children to start developing writing skills that will be very important for their future. Online Writing Resources […]
Periodic Table of Elements Resources
The Periodic Table of Elements is another one of those things that seem to need to be committed to memory. If not for any useful purpose, than simply because it makes answering trivia questions easier! One of the many ways we learn things in our house is through song. We have learned things like the […]
Starts At Eight Was Nominated for Best Homeschool Mom Blog
I was so pleasantly shocked and humbled to find that someone nominated Starts At Eight over at The Homeschool Post 10th Annual Blog Awards! I want to start with a thank you for all of you out there reading! When I started blogging I never imagined it would turn into this! I so enjoy […]
Gift Giving Ideas Round-Up
At this time of year gift giving is on everyone’s mind. It can often be hard to find the right gift. Whether you are looking for a friend, on a budget, or for a specific category of gift, I have compiled a list of Gift Giving Ideas to help you narrow your search for the […]
Easy Healthy Homemade Snacks for Studying Kids
Many parents will tell you how difficult it can be to get children to focus on studying, especially when they’re hungry or their energy levels are low. Their focus tends to wander, they get bored, and then their mind wanders or they start doing something else. Some parents try giving them snacks but depending on […]
100 Stocking Stuffers for Teens
The season is upon us for filling stockings and wrapping presents. Teens can typically be a tough crowd to buy for. Even my own teenager found it difficult to help me come up with 100 Stocking Stuffers For Teens!! So here is what we came up with. There are things that are too expensive for […]
One Thousand Gifts Devotional Review
Reflections on Finding Everyday Graces I love journaling …… But I often find I really only make the time to sit down and write when things are not so great and I need to vent and sort things out in my mind. In walks the One Thousand Gifts Devotional: Reflections on Finding Everyday Graces. It […]
5 Days of Christmas Books: Twas the Night Before Christmas
This is the last day in my 5 day series: 5 Days of Christmas Books. I started with the 12 Days of Christmas. Then I covered The Polar Express, Frosty the Snowman, and A Christmas Carol. Today’s book is Twas the Night Before Christmas. This is one that sparks happy dreams in the heads of […]
5 Days of Christmas Books: A Christmas Carol
This is day four in my 5 day series: 5 Days of Christmas Books. So far we have done 12 Days of Christmas, The Polar Express, and Frosty the Snowman. Today’s book is A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens. This book is a true holiday classic that has been done and redone many times over […]
5 Days of Christmas Books: Frosty the Snowman
This is day three in my 5 day series: 5 Days of Christmas Books. So far we have covered The 12 Days of Christmas and The Polar Express. Today’s book is Frosty the Snowman, another classic like the 12 Days of Christmas. Frosty is an iconic winter figure boasting jolly good winter fun while the weather […]
5 Days of Christmas Books: The Polar Express
This is day two in my 5 day series: 5 Days of Christmas Books. Today’s book is The Polar Express. While this is a newer selection than yesterday’s classic – The 12 Days of Christmas – it is one that has inspired wonder and awe in kids everywhere. From the book to the ever popular […]
5 Days of Christmas Books: 12 Days of Christmas
This is day one in my 5 day series: 5 Days of Christmas Books. Today’s book is The 12 Days of Christmas. One of the things I love about this book is all the fun variations that have been made of it. Because we have loved so many variations of the 12 Days of […]