Homeschool Curriculum: What We Use

I'm often asked if I have a favorite curriculum for each subject, and the answer is a resounding "YES!"   This post includes affiliate links, see my disclosure for more details.   So, here's my top homeschool curriculum picks (listed in no particular … [Read more...]

Why We Started Homeschooling- Part 1

(this article was updated on September 2021) Homeschooling never crossed my mind. And although at the time of this article we've been homeschooling for 16 years; our 3 oldest children actually started out in public school. So what was the catalyst to the educational change? In 2004, my husband … [Read more...]

How to keep homeschooling while Life Happens: A LIVE interview on Facebook!

Ever wonder how to keep homeschooling while real life is happening? Well, mark your calendars, my friends! Because that's exactly what I'm going to be talking about in a LIVE video interview with Diane Kummer of HSLDA on Facebook. Wednesday, December 6th @ 11 am EST,  I'd love for you to … [Read more...]

A Perfectly Imperfect Start

So many thoughts and emotions were swirling around in my head and heart three days before I planned to kickoff our school year. But I was far from feeling "ready."   (Photo by Mari Pi on Unsplash)     Lessons still need to be planned and written out, flashcards cut … [Read more...]

5 Alternatives to Homeschool Conventions

It's that time of the year for homeschool conventions!     Now, before I talk about the five alternatives to homeschool conventions; I have a confession to make. I've never in my 11 years of homeschooling attended a convention! Not because I haven't had a desire, there … [Read more...]

You can Homeschool Kindergarten: 5 Tips for Teaching Your Child

  Some posts contain affiliate links, see my disclosure You've decided to homeschool your kindergartener (hurray!), but you don't know where to start.  Allow me to share 5 tips as you navigate your homeschool journey. At the time of this article I'm  in my 9th year as a home-educator. … [Read more...]

5 Tips for Pulling Back the Reins in Your Homeschool

For our family, home-education has been a beautiful journey in more ways than just learning itself.  One of my favorite aspects of homeschooling is the opportunity to create an environment where mastery is at the heart of our learning. However, a common issued that we've experience in our own … [Read more...]

Homeschool Outsourcing

So here we are folks.  2015, the year Big Brother  graduates from high school. *Sigh* We've been moving along pretty well this school year in spite of our family relocating over the summer (which cut into my planning time for this school year), and adding Lil' Dozer to our homeschool … [Read more...]