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100 of the Best Language Arts Printables
Language arts is arguably the most important subject to teach. Thankfully, there are so many wonderful free resources out there to teach it! I'm sharing 100 links that include hundreds of worksheet, game, notebooking and reference pages for you to print. I've...
The Curriculum Review Challenge: Week 50
#1 Review all curricula for satisfaction For those who keep a traditional school schedule, half the school year is nearly over. It's time to see how far we've come and to determine if any changes to our curriculum would move us forward. Simple Homeschool and The Mommy...
5 Days of Christmas Fun
Are you in need of a break from your regular homeschool schedule? Me too! But when it comes to deciding how to inject a little Christmas fun into our days, I can become overwhelmed. Yes, there are TOO MANY ideas to sift through! But sift through them I did and I...
The Hot Spot Challenge: Week 49
I don't know about you, but with all the holiday happenings, my hot spots have been blazing out of control. What's a hot spot you say? FLYLady would tell you it's a place in your home where you tend to drop things and run. Unless you regularly clear these places or...
The Perfect Stocking Stuffer for Girls of All Ages
Finding a stocking stuffer or inexpensive gift that won't end up in the trash can be a real challenge. That's why I am excited about Lilla Rose hair jewelry. I was asked to review the product and give away a piece of the winner's choice at the perfect time for you...
The Home Ec Challenge: Week
It's Thanksgiving week in the U.S. If you did the Thanksgiving challenge, you're all set to use the time to teach kids how to cook. Yes, you can count it as home ec! I remember cooking for Thanksgiving with my mom and I know my kids will remember it, too. It's a time...
Kids’ Advice for How to Raise Thankful Children
I made dinner for the family and after we ate, my son said, "Thanks, Mom! That was really good!" His siblings chimed in with their thanks and I marveled. While my children have a variety of habits that leave something to be desired, they have had this habit of...
Gold, Frankincense & Myrrh Christmas Gift Ideas for Kids
Many years ago, I read an article in a Christian parenting magazine about giving children just three gifts each: a gold, frankincense, and a myrrh gift to imitate the gifts that the baby Jesus received from the wise men. With the time and money required to purchase...
6 Reasons I’ll Never Be a Perfect Homeschooler
I could absolutely be the perfect homeschooler that some moms already think I am if not for these six things: #1 I have imperfect kids Besides the usual signs of childhood imperfection like refusing to leave diapers on, disobedience (I told him not to play with...
The Christmas Shopping Challenge: Week 47
In another week or so, the Christmas sales begin in earnest. Let's take a little time to get organized this week so we can take advantage of them. #1 Make gift shopping list I will admit that I get a little excited when I see things on sale--sometimes to the point...
The Christmas Decorating Challenge: Week 46
Don't worry. We aren't going to start decorating this week (unless you really want to!). Instead, we're going to get our Christmas decorating organized. You know those years when you went to decorate the tree and none of the lights worked or you had plans to make...
The Christmas Plan Challenge: Week 45
Is it still too early for you to think about Christmas? I understand. But every year that I've delayed thinking about Christmas until after Thanksgiving has been disappointing. This week, we will begin the process of planning for Christmas, so come December, the...