We have our first teen driver in our home. We have spent countless hours on the road, in the passenger’s seat, preparing her for this new and important task. Teaching teen drivers can be a scary task! It is more than just the mechanics of driving, there are so many things to think about and […]
Mother’s Day is a time to celebrate those we call mom. Young and old, biological or not, it is a day to say: Thanks – I Love You – and Do You Remember? But how do we do that? It can sometimes be difficult to come up with a gift for our grandmothers, wives, and […]
Have you every created “Blackout Poetry”? Blackout Poetry focuses on rearranging words to create a different meaning. This is also known as newspaper blackout poetry. In Blackout Poetry you cross out or eliminate whatever words or images you see as unnecessary or irrelevant to the effect you are seeking to create. The goal is to […]
It’s never too early (or too late) to invest in your child’s future! Whether you have just had a baby or you have a child in high school, there are always things you can do to prepare for the cost of college. Learn about the different savings plans, check into scholarships, and create a plan […]
Homeschoolers have the advantage of picking and choosing what technologies they bring into their home-based classrooms. They may not be at a traditional school building, but the options for learning are endless. What is great about homeschooling is that the experience can be much more catered towards student’s specific needs and learning styles. Whether it […]
Join Becky Wade for a Facebook Party on May 5! She is celebrating the launch of her new book, Her One and Only. A female bodyguard plus her star NFL client plus danger equals a great recipe for romance! Her One and Only, book four in Becky Wade’s Porter Family novels, releases May 3. To celebrate, Becky is […]
Math is a subject that can strike fear in the hearts of many homeschoolers and homeschool parents alike. But here’s the thing, you can make math fun! Card games can help students learn about numbers as well as number operations. Even if you just want to do it to get a break from the stress […]
Springtime is big nature study time in our house. The winter months are cold here so we tend to hibernate a little, but as soon as spring hits we can’t wait to get outside. One of our most favorite things to do is check out the birds in our area. It is very simple to […]
I am so excited for the latest mixed media art workshop from Flourish! Each one has been so creative and engaging. But what makes me most excited about this one is that it is geared towards women, and is meant to help build us up, give us a creative outlet, and help us learn to […]
With the Presidential Election soon upon us there is lots of talk about both the President himself, as well as the role our president and first lady play in both our American Government and in our history. For this reason it has been the perfect time to learn more about our past presidents, first ladies, […]
Technology is everywhere. Whether we like it or not, it intersects with nearly all aspects of our daily lives and it influences the types of books our kids choose to read. There are two major types of books – paper books and ebooks for them to choose from. The question becomes, is one better than […]
Math – the ever talked about, spreads fear in the hearts of students and homeschool parents alike, subject. While I am a firm believer in a solid math base, and I choose to use a curriculum for our math base, there are a ton of other hands on, fun ways to introduce, learn, and practice […]
