Sometimes, there’s no easy transition from high school to college. Grads must save for tuition, books, and housing. So, rather than study, prepare for matriculation into a university in the years following high school. Get a Part-time Job Ironically, experience impresses those looking to fulfill fulltime positions. So, gather experience after high school by working […]
We recently attended a wedding. As we sat and waited for the bride to walk down the aisle, I reflected on that time in our life. The honeymoon phase of a relationship and marriage is a special time for couples. When all is said and done, I don’t miss the pomp and circumstance of those […]
Ever since our children were little I have made their birthday cakes. It think it really started due to the amount of money it saved us, but it turned into a tradition that our children look forward to. There was one year I forgot to make our daughter’s cake (she was probably around the age […]
There is nothing more rewarding than seeing your children’s birthday party a success. The latest trend is adapting a movie theme. However, there’s just one problem in doing this. Your friend’s kiddie party and pretty much everyone else’s will end up having the same cakes, costumes, decors and giveaways, using the same theme. If you […]
Elementary Homeschool Spanish with Middlebury Interactive is one of a whole lot of programs we have tried throughout our years of homeschooling. As with any other subject, it can be difficult to find something that is a good fit for you and your student. When I was in late middle and high school I completed […]
Nothing says fall like pumpkins and apples! These Pumpkin Spiced Apple Muffins bring out that wonderful spicy pumpkin smell and warm fuzzy feeling as the leaved change and weather turns colder. Pumpkin Spiced Apple Muffins Servings: 16 full sized muffins; about double that if making mini-muffins Ingredients: 2 cups whole wheat flour 1/2 cups sugar […]
Did you ever read something in a book, or hear something on the news and think to yourself, “Where in the world is that?” Geography is an important piece not just to history study but to many other aspects in our lives. Knowing where things are can help paint a picture of the climate, terrain, […]
I am happy to announce that myself and some of the other iHomeschool Network authors who contributed to The Big Book of Homeschool Ideas will be participating in a blog tour that spans the month of October. It includes not only a fabulous sale on a bundle that contains The Big Book of Homeschool Ideas, […]
Fall is a time for things like changing leaves, apple picking, corn mazes and pumpkins. As the seasons change it is so much fun to see the clothes in the department stores change, the holiday section at Wal-Mart transformed and the featured books at the library change. While not everyone celebrates Halloween, most people can […]
I was tired of getting to 3 pm and realizing how much had been let go. Kids still in pjs, teeth not getting brushed, rooms a mess and so on. We then scramble around to get hair brushed and clothes on so we can get out the door for our evening activities. This year I […]
As I drive in the car, on the rare occasion when I have no children in the car, I find myself listening to the song Unconditional by Clay Davidson. As I listen to the words in this song, tears spring up as soon as it hits, “You can’t stop my love for you“. Is this […]
Historical fiction is a weakness of mine. I LOVE to read and my favorite way to delve into history is through a good story. Recently I have been using this fact to engage my children more in different historical time periods. That being said, I am of course compiling my thoughts and resources together to […]
