Do I need a breast pump? Advice From an Experienced Momma of Five One of the questions I hear a lot from new moms is this: Do I need a breast pump? I have breastfed 5 children. From my experience, the answer is both yes and no. Confusing?? Not really. It …
Adorable Nature Alphabet Flashcard Printables My 3-year-old is getting to the point where she is more interested in doing “school”. I don’t plan on starting her in any formal school lessons, but I did create some fun Charlotte Mason-inspired nature alphabet flashcard printables for her. Here’s how I put them …
10 Simple DIY Christmas Gifts and Handicrafts for Kids This holiday season, I decided to dedicate the entire week before Christmas to giving to others. We are going to make Christmas gifts and treats to give to our family, friends, and neighbors. It will give us some good time to …
20 Essential Resources for Homeschooling with Dyslexia Games, teaching tips, getting started, and more! Lately, I have been searching for some helpful resources to guide me on my journey of homeschooling with dyslexia. We have made some great strides with reading this year, but we are still struggling in other …
10 Simple Alternatives to Screen Time for Kids My husband and I have a rule in our home for limiting screen time for our children. We allow our children 30 minutes apiece on their tablets, video games, and TV. We had to implement this rule after noticing a pattern of …
8 Things I Actually Believed About Homeschooling: PopularHomeschool Myths Debunked I started my homeschooling journey with a pretty sheltered viewpoint. First and foremost… I had no clue what I was doing. I homeschooled my last 2 years of high school using ACE Paces. But, it was very independent at that …
The Good and The Beautiful Level 5 For Language Arts, we are using The Good and The Beautiful level 5. This year I gave my older kids a few options for their curriculum, and this is what they chose. I think what drew them to the curriculum was the art that was incorporated throughout. …
30 Free Nature Study Resources Nature study is a fun way to learn more about the world around you. Charlotte Mason said this: “An observant child should be put in the way of things worth observing.” Nature study doesn’t have to be something expensive… in fact… it’s free. I know …
Easy Peasy Math 1 Offline Curriculum Review We have been using Easy Peasy Math in our homeschool for a while now. I was tired of spending so much money on our math curriculum each year. A curriculum that my children tolerated… but they didn’t really enjoy it. I’m so glad …
20 Thanksgiving Books For Kids Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday!! I love spending quality time with the family, cooking with my mother and sister, eating an awesome meal, and just having a good time. I also enjoy reading books about Thanksgiving to my children. So, I put together a list …
