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The 3 Stages in the Life of a Homeschool Mom

Did you know that if you homeschool for several years, you'll start to notice different homeschool stages? That's because homeschooling definitely changes through the years. Nothing stays the same. Once you find a groove, you ride it out as long as you can, but be prepared to change things up. You grow and ... read more

Want to Understand Your Kids? How the Four Tendencies Personality Profiles Will Rock Your Homeschool

The Four Tendencies framework will help you better understand yourself and your kids - and give you insight into how to fix motivational issues in your homeschool! Did you ever wonder why some kids are self-starters and don’t need much motivation to finish tasks, while others need daily or hourly check-ins from mom to ... read more

Ultimate YouTube Playlist for World Geography

This YouTube playlist is a lifesaver if you have middle or high school kids studying world geography. I love the minimalist approach (aka, no expensive online or full-curriculum option) and our goal is to raise independent learners. By the time my kids are in middle and high school, the majority of their daily work is on ... read more

Homeschool Organization Challenge

Two of my boys and I just spent the afternoon decluttering their room. The furniture is still not high end, the decor is not pinterest-worthy, and their room really does need a paint job, but it looks amazing! How many times do you look at a space and think: "I really need to get this place organized!" What's the ... read more

I don’t go shopping (and you shouldn’t either) :: Homeschool Mom Life Hack

How many of you have people in your house who need to eat regularly? It surprises me every week that I can't shop once and be done. It is a recurring theme. We need more food. Yikes! How many of you like to take your homeschooled kids out with you to shop during school hours? What? You don't like all the comments you ... read more

Top Picks for Educational Games: Kids 8-14

Christmas is coming and I love to find games that my kids will play for hours. Currently, I have four boys in my house within the age range of 8 to 14, so I am sharing from personal experience the games that have worked for us. These are great ideas to give to grandparents or other family members when they ask for ... read more

Stocking Stuffer DIY: Mini Notebooks

Here's a fun craft that is great for many reasons: costs just pennies easy enough for the kids to make can be made in large quantities customizable easy to find supplies I have been making these mini notebooks for several years now and my kids love to receive ones that I have tailored to their ... read more

I don’t do laundry (and you shouldn’t either)

Yes, you read that right. There are seven people in our house and I don't do laundry. Gone are the days with mountainous piles of laundry waiting to be folded on the couch. I have added hours to my week by not doing laundry. You want in? First, a story. This summer our family was eating ice-cream on our small town's ... read more

Considering Homeschooling? Ask These Three Questions First

Homeschooling continues to gain more traction and become a viable option for many families in the United States. According to the U.S. Department of Education, the number of homeschooled children grew by a staggering 61.8% from 2003 to 2012. We have been homeschooling for over a decade and my oldest will soon graduate ... read more

A {homeschool} Day in the Life of a Middle Schooler

I recently shared my curriculum choices for my three middle schoolers. A few friends asked to see a sample schedule of how this would all flesh out. What a great request! It was helpful for me to map out what a sample day might look like with this particular pile of curriculum. We are not rigidly ... read more

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