Lots of Presidents Day Resources
Presidents Day is coming up in just a few short days (February 17, 2014). I’ve been around the homeschool block and have quite the collection of patriotic books, so I thought I’d share a few resources...
View ArticleThe Demise of the English Language
I love to text like the next gal. I love my iPhone and tweet with the best of them. I can fit my political angst and bible verses into 140 characters most days. But what affect is texting having on...
View ArticleCharlotte Mason-Inspired Online Literature Course for Teens
The last time we studied the Medieval Times, my kids were in the very beginning of Elementary. Those days were so precious. I look back on them and shake my head at how fast these ‘students’ of mine...
View ArticlePreschool Book Line-up and Give-away
One of the benefits of being a homeschool blogger with four kids in different stages of life (preschool through high school) is book reviews. I haven’t ever met a homeschool mom who doesn’t have a...
View ArticleElementary & Junior High Book Line-up and Give-away
A while back, I did a preschool book review and give away… and now I get to share a few elementary and junior high level books! I’ll start with the early on-your-own readers for the kindergarten and...
View ArticleSwapping Books Instead of Buying Them – Just Pay Postage!
I’m sure that you’ve probably heard of Paperback Swap by now, but I just had to share about it in case you haven’t. I love swapping books and finding things that our local libraries don’t carry. Ever...
View ArticleTeach Your Child To Read in 100 Easy Lessons
I remember what it was liking starting out with homeschooling back in 2001. I had that crazy eyed look of a mom frantic to find out all the things… and to figure out a way to WIN at homeschooling....
View ArticleJoin Me for an Online Homeschool Mulberry Mamas Co-op
My Life is a perpetual photobomb. Hey, homeschool mama. Are you a “mulberry mama” like me? A little bit on the crazy side – loving nature (often stuck up in a mulberry tree in the spring gathering...
View Article10 Children’s Books Worth Checking Out (and a give-away)
It has been a while since I cleaned off my children’s book review shelf and I have a slew of good books to bring to your attention this time. Many of these were given to me by the publisher or author...
View ArticleHomeschool Hacks for the Library … and a Grief Observed
I’ve spent the last few days cataloging my book cases on GoodReads. I discovered recently that the app allows you to scan books with your smart phone by the UPC or the front cover “art”. I tried it...
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