Maybe you’re burnt out. Maybe the curriculum isn’t working. Maybe there was an illness or a death in the family. Or maybe life just got life-y. Whether it’s the middle of winter or the final weeks of spring, it’s never too late—or too early—to reset your homeschool. Here’s a gentle guide to stepping back, regrouping,…
Homeschooling is a calling and a privilege—but let’s be honest, some days feel like a whirlwind of laundry, lesson plans, and snack breaks on repeat. If you’ve ever felt like you’re barely staying afloat, you’re not alone. I’ve gathered ten of my favorite homeschool hacks that have helped bring a little more peace and a…
Homeschooling in the U.S. Homeschooling is legal in all 50 states, but the degree of regulation varies widely, from states with virtually no oversight to states with detailed annual requirements. Most states do not require pre-approval to homeschool, though a few (like Massachusetts and Rhode Island) are the outliers that do. Regulations typically fall into…
Natural Living Tips for Busy Moms: Quick and Easy Ways to Incorporate Natural Living Practices into a Hectic Schedule Life as a busy mom can be overwhelming, with endless to-do lists, school activities, and household chores. Amidst the hustle and bustle, it’s easy to feel that adopting a natural living lifestyle is just another daunting…
One of the first questions people ask when they find out we homeschool is, “So, what curriculum do you use?” And I totally get it—it’s a natural starting point. But what I’ve come to realize over the years is that homeschooling is so much more than just a curriculum. It’s a whole lifestyle, and there…
Many of us know that a Standard American Diet (SAD) is really not doing anything beneficial for our health. All of the heavily processed, chemical and pesticide laden, genetically modified foods are actually harming our bodies. Obesity, heart disease, diabetes… these are all things that can be eliminated, or at least lessened. by switching to…
Barefoot kids…. Let’s chat, shall we? Even though I grew up in the suburbs, I was always barefoot as a kid. Especially when we went to my grandparents house in the “boonies” – gardening, catching frogs, playing in the grass, running around on gravel – only putting on shoes to get on the dirt bikes…
Everyone knows that once you become a homeschooler you have to get all the OFFICIAL homeschooler necessities, right?! Wait…you don’t know what those items are?! Oh no!! Well, don’t worry I’m here to tell you what you need, to be an “OFFICIAL HOMESCHOOLER”. K?! Just kidding! I am here to tell you what my favorite…
My plan (see what I did there?! ) was to get this blogpost up in January, but life has a way of changing my plans on the regular. We all know the quote from Robert Burns right? “The best laid plans of mice and men often go awry.” I feel like that has been well,…
Y’all. I am SOOOO excited! And so, so grateful, that I was chosen to be part of the #ECSQUAD and that I was chosen to get this amazingly beautiful box of goodies to share with you! You’re going to love the 2020 Erin Condren Holiday Gift Guide! Erin Condren’s theme for their holiday gift giving…
