Do your kiddos love animals? How about art? Playful pet portraits are perfect for animal-loving kids as they tap into their creative sides. These whimsical pets are the perfect way to introduce your child to various art forms and artistic styles. Plus, this online art class makes this an easy art project for kids of all ages! Disclaimer: I received a yearly membership of Masterpiece Society … [Read more...] about Playful Pet Portraits for Animal Loving 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
Fantastic Online Art Lessons with Masterpiece Society Studio
Are you ready to make art fun and engaging? As a homeschool mom with creative kiddos, I rely heavily on online art courses. Now you can include art on a weekly or even daily basis with fantastic online art lessons that your kids will LOVE! Disclaimer: I received a yearly membership of Masterpiece Society Studio at no cost. As always all opinions are my own. This post may also contain … [Read more...] about Fantastic Online Art Lessons with Masterpiece Society Studio
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, … [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 … [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 … [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 … [Read more...] about The Pressure to be the Perfect Homeschool Mom
Make Maple Syrup Snow Candy
Like "Little House in the Big Woods" Make Maple Syrup Snow Candy! We were so thrilled to get our first snow here in East Tennessee! It was white, fluffy, and gloriously cold! So cold in fact that, if out long enough, your face and hands hurt! The children pointed out that when the sun's rays hit it just right; it looked like millions of diamonds covering the ground. Of course, the … [Read more...] about Make Maple Syrup Snow Candy
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! This post may contain affiliate links. Please read my disclosure statement for more information. Frozen Bubble Fun for Kids You'll need a few things … [Read more...] about Frozen Bubble Fun for Kids and Books About Snow
Pursuing A Slow December
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 … [Read more...] about Pursuing A Slow December