Virginia Homeschool Laws: Your Complete Guide to Homeschooling Options in 2025

Virginia Homeschool Laws: Your Complete Guide to Homeschooling Options in 2025

Virginia Homeschool Laws: Your Complete Guide to Homeschooling Options in 2025 Homeschooling in Virginia offers flexibility, freedom, and a world of choice for parents and children. But it also comes with a responsibility: understanding and following the law. Families across the state handle home education in different ways. Knowing Virginia homeschool laws helps you make…

Homeschooling 101: A Guide to Getting Started Homeschooling

Homeschooling 101: A Guide to Getting Started Homeschooling

Are you feeling the tug to homeschool but unsure where to begin? Whether you’re exploring the idea, newly committed, or knee-deep in Pinterest boards and curriculum research — you are not alone. I created something just for you: a free e-book called Homeschooling 101: A Guide to Getting Started Homeschooling — and it’s yours to…

Natural Hair Lightening Spray for Nostalgic Sun-Kissed Summer Hair
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Natural Hair Lightening Spray for Nostalgic Sun-Kissed Summer Hair

If you grew up in the 90s like I did, you probably remember the citrusy sprays we used to lighten our hair in the summer. That golden, sun-kissed look was the ultimate vibe—especially when paired with bare feet, friendship bracelets, and all-day bike rides. Now as a mom trying to stick to more natural living,…

Favorite Podcasts on Homeschooling, Health, and Mom Life

Favorite Podcasts on Homeschooling, Health, and Mom Life

My Favorite Podcasts for Homeschooling, Health & Mom Life Homeschooling, nourishing your family well, stewarding your body, and staying rooted in faith—it’s a beautiful life, but it can be a full one. And sometimes, the only time I have to pour into myself is while doing dishes or driving to baseball or softball practice. That’s…

How to Reset Your Homeschool—Anytime You Need It

How to Reset Your Homeschool—Anytime You Need It

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,…

10 Homeschool Hacks Every Mom Should Know

10 Homeschool Hacks Every Mom Should Know

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 in the U.S.

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…

Homeschooling Styles — And Why It’s Okay to Change

Homeschooling Styles — And Why It’s Okay to Change

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…