Hello, December my old friend...I see you've made it around once again. Usually, the thought of you sends me into a blind panic. There is always so much chaos that you seem to bring, like a whirlwind of activities, parties, get-togethers, and pressures to make everything MAGICAL. This year... This year things will be different. This year I'm pursuing you in a different way. I'm after a slow … [Read more...] about Pursuing A Slow December
Archives for 2020
Thoughtful Gifts for a Homeschool Mom
These thoughtful gifts for a homeschool mom are sure to make her feel extra special this holiday season! After all, homeschool moms do it all! They are mom, teacher, chauffeur, nurse, maid, cook, secretary, and personal assistant to their families. Homeschool moms are AMAZING! This post may contain affiliate links. Please read my disclosure statement for more information. The job of … [Read more...] about Thoughtful Gifts for a Homeschool Mom
15 Books to Inspire Gratitude and Thankfulness
Inspire gratitude and thankfulness this year by snuggling up with your kiddos and reading a children's book. During the holidays is usually when we as parents focus more on thankfulness, but I encourage you to approach this concept year-round. There are important lessons to be gleaned from these books that can help you cultivate a spirit of gratitude and thankfulness in your children. 15 Books … [Read more...] about 15 Books to Inspire Gratitude and Thankfulness
Enola Holmes Online Book Club for Kids
Explore the book Enola Holmes: Case of the Missing Marquess with a virtual Book Club that provides everything you need for hands-on literature studies. The Enola Holmes online book club for kids provides rabbit trails of learning, vocabulary and grammar, magic dust, and party school ideas as you follow Enola through her detective adventure. Cover history, science, language, and so much … [Read more...] about Enola Holmes Online Book Club for Kids
Depression and Seasonal Affective Disorder
Does Seasonal Affective Disorder affect your mood? Do you struggle with depression? Here are 12 Self-Care tips to help you cope with the Winter Blues! This post may contain affiliate links. Please read my disclosure statement for more information. *Disclaimer - I am not an expert, doctor, or medical professional. I do not claim to cure or treat any disease. I am only sharing my personal … [Read more...] about Depression and Seasonal Affective Disorder
Exceptional Middle School Writing Curriculum
Are you looking for a middle school writing curriculum? Do you need something flexible, and gentle, yet thorough? Perhaps you have a reluctant writer or a young writer that has trouble putting their thoughts on paper. WriteShop takes the overwhelm out of the writing process. It's a comprehensive writing curriculum that walks the homeschool parent and their student through the skills needed to find … [Read more...] about Exceptional Middle School Writing Curriculum
Tropical Fish Picture Book
Get your children excited about our oceans and seas with this incredible tropical fish picture book for kids! How are fish different from mammals? What are the similarities between mammals and fish? Are fish as curious about us as we are about them? How can the same fish species look different depending on which ocean they are found? So many questions plus their answers are … [Read more...] about Tropical Fish Picture Book
Are You Unexpectedly Homeschooling
There are parents around the world who plan to homeschool. They reach this decision through research, planning, and gradual reasoning that homeschooling is the best plan for their child and their family. Then, there are the parents all over the internet that are suddenly finding themselves unexpectedly homeschooling! This post is for them. This post may contain affiliate links. Please read … [Read more...] about Are You Unexpectedly Homeschooling
10 Things You Need to Know to Homeschool
Are you a first-time homeschooler or thinking about homeschooling? Are you wondering about how to get started? Here are 10 things you need to know to homeschool. This post was originally published November 3, 2015, but has since been updated. This post may contain affiliate links. Please read my disclosure statement for more information. 10 Things You Need to Know to Homeschool 1. Know Your … [Read more...] about 10 Things You Need to Know to Homeschool
Daily Math Practice Addition Worksheets
Do you need addition math worksheets for your kindergartner or first grader? Maybe your kiddo needs a little extra help with their math confidence. These Page A Day Math booklets are perfect for kids needing daily math practice while building math fluency! *Disclosure: I was compensated for my time in exchange for an honest review of Page A Day Math. I was not required to write a … [Read more...] about Daily Math Practice Addition Worksheets