Are your kids interested in survival skills? Perhaps you are looking for resources to help you and your children get outdoors more often. THiNK OUTSiDE BOXES are perfect for kids and their families as they learn about the importance of survival skills while encouraging adventure, and hands-on nature activities. Disclosure: Please read my disclosure statement for more … [Read more...] about Learning Outdoor Adventure Skills with THiNK OUTSiDE BOXES
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Playful Pet Portraits for Animal Loving Kids
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
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
Homeschooling can be hard. None of us are perfect. So, let us stop comparing ourselves to others. There is no such thing as the perfect homeschool mom. This post may contain affiliate links. Please read my disclosure statement for more information. 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 … [Read more...] about The Pressure to be the Perfect Homeschool Mom
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
Self-Care for the Introverted Homeschool Mom
Self-care for moms can be difficult. Add in homeschooling and now you've really got a challenge! But what if you are an introverted homeschool mom surrounded by extroverts. How can you not only homeschool well but also thrive in a world full of extroverts? This post may contain affiliate links. Please read my disclosure statement for more information. Self-Care for the Introverted Homeschool … [Read more...] about Self-Care for the Introverted Homeschool Mom
Leaving Space in Our Homeschool Year
Are you trying to juggle homeschooling and all of your kiddo's activities? Homeschool parents constantly feel pressure to fill every moment of their kids' days with educational instruction or extracurriculars. The struggle is real, folks. Yet, there is much to be said about leaving space in our homeschool. Learning happens in those unplanned spaces. Leaving Space in Our Homeschool Year Allows … [Read more...] about Leaving Space in Our Homeschool Year
Homeschooling Kids and a Dog: Bringing Home a Great Pyrenees
What does bringing home a Great Pyrenees have to do with homeschooling? Well, when you're homeschooling and you decide to add a puppy to your family it's bound to turn into a pet unit study. Because learning happens all the time. This post may contain affiliate links. Please read my disclosure statement for more information. Homeschooling Kids and a Dog: Bringing Home a Great … [Read more...] about Homeschooling Kids and a Dog: Bringing Home a Great Pyrenees
Our Beekeeping Adventure Plus Our Favorite Bee Books
Life on the farm is very different from the hustle and bustle of Atlanta! Beekeeping, for example, isn't something that we saw much of...if any...in our old town. I'm sure it was there. We just didn't know anyone that did it. Here on the farm uncle Joe and his uncle Johnny have honey bees! They have taken my son and I under their wing and are teaching us everything they know. Check out one of … [Read more...] about Our Beekeeping Adventure Plus Our Favorite Bee Books
Big, Juicy Conversations in our Homeschool
Big, Juicy Conversations! Have you heard of such a thing? They are an intricate part of the Brave Writer lifestyle. But how do they work exactly, and can you count them as "School?" Big Juicy Conversations in our Homeschool Conversations with our children begin by asking meaningful questions. This happens by reading great books together, watching wonderful movies together, and by exploring … [Read more...] about Big, Juicy Conversations in our Homeschool