Fairy gardens can be a magical place for children. The possibilities are endless for kids to use their imaginations in creating, building, and dreaming up these enchanting spaces. Disclaimer: I received the Fairy Garden Workshop at no cost. As always all opinions are my own. This post may also contain affiliate links. For more information please read my disclosure and privacy policy. Fairy … [Read more...] about Exploring Fairies and Fairy Gardens with Kids
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When You’ve Lost Your Homeschool Rhythm
I gotta admit a hard truth, folks. We've kinda sorta misplaced our homeschool rhythm... Or possibly it was thrown from a speeding Mustang, ridden by feral farm animals, into the jaws of an outlaw coyote...Maybe I've been reading too much Adventures of Hank the Cowdog to the children. I'm not sure. All I know is our rhythm has gone missing and I'm struggling to find it. Homeschooling … [Read more...] about When You’ve Lost Your Homeschool Rhythm
Homeschooling with Depression
Are you homeschooling with depression? You are not alone! I deal with depression year-round, and I have for years. Your depression may look different than mine, but we are both homeschool moms doing the best we can for our kids, our families, and ourselves. This post may contain affiliate links. Please read my disclosure statement for more information. *Disclaimer - I am not an expert, doctor, … [Read more...] about Homeschooling with Depression
All About Reading Color Edition: The Best Reading Program Just Got Even Better
The best reading program just got even better, folks! That's right, the All About Reading Color Edition is here! *Disclosure: This post may contain affiliate links. Please read my disclosure statement for more information. I received All About Reading: Level 2 at no cost in exchange for a review. A positive review was not required. As always, all thoughts and opinions are my own. I only choose … [Read more...] about All About Reading Color Edition: The Best Reading Program Just Got Even Better
Harvesting Honey with Kids
This week on the farm, we harvested honey from our honeybee hives! That's right, the delicious liquid gold flowed into quart after quart jar leaving us all with a slight sugar rush and feeling like a heat stroke was imminent. Why? Let's just say you can't press honeycomb without heat and without getting the honey on your fingers. This post may contain affiliate links. Please read my disclosure … [Read more...] about Harvesting Honey with Kids
The Pressure to be the Perfect Homeschool Mom
Parenting is hard, folks. There, I said it. Homeschooling is hard too. Both are difficult jobs. They are marathons, not sprints. It takes years for you to see the outcomes of whatever it is you are doing right now in this moment. Years of tiny little moments adding up and filling this small person you are raising. No pressure. This post may contain affiliate links. Please read my disclosure … [Read more...] about The Pressure to be the Perfect Homeschool Mom
Printable Harry Potter Valentines
Celebrate Valentine's Day with these Printable Harry Potter Valentines! As many of you know we are a household obsessed with Harry Potter. Though we've read all the books we are in the process of re-reading the series again aloud. As such our son specifically asked for Harry Potter themed Valentines to give to his friends and fellow Gryffindors. This post may contain affiliate links. Please read … [Read more...] about Printable Harry Potter Valentines
Frozen Bubble Fun for Kids and Books About Snow
Did you know that you could freeze bubbles? We discovered the joy of frozen bubbles during our last snow! As long as your temperatures are below 32 degrees Fahrenheit, then you too can enjoy some frozen bubble fun with the kids! Plus, I've got a great list of snow and ice books for you! This post may contain affiliate links. Please read my disclosure statement for more information. Frozen … [Read more...] about Frozen Bubble Fun for Kids and Books About Snow
Keeping Your Happy through Winter
I just went out and bought all the twinkle lights I could find! No, I'm not stocking up for next year's holiday decorations. I'm preparing myself for the dark cold winter that lies ahead. As moms, we know that with the dreariness of winter's days, the less happy we can become. A certain grey dullness can overshadow the joys of our everyday life. Even our little ones can exude a bit more … [Read more...] about Keeping Your Happy through Winter
The Art of Strewing Games in Your Homeschool
Did you know that children learn best through play? The art of strewing games can be a simple way to enhance core subjects such as math, history, language arts, and science all while playing! You may be wondering then, what is strewing? In our homeschool, strewing is the act of leaving interesting and exciting resources out for my children to discover! It's the perfect way to introduce … [Read more...] about The Art of Strewing Games in Your Homeschool