Motivation Monday

It’s that time of year again. My Facebook feed has been filled with back to school pics of some sort or another. I have to say that I love them all. The cheeky grins. The brand new backpacks weighed down with all those school supplies. Those fresh haircuts and new clothes bought at back-to-school sales … Read more

Field Trip Fridays with Dad

Dads are really indispensable in parenting and the homeschool journey is no different.  As a Mom you need their support and encouragement and if you’re anything like me you also need their involvement.  One area my husband excels at is field trips!  So we have instituted “Field Trip Fridays with Dad” (though this is flexible … Read more

God Schooling: How God Intended Children to Learn Reviews

This article is in collaboration with Julie Polanco. In the middle of trying out exciting new programs and curriculum, the Crew is also blessed with reviews that encourage us and remind us what this educational journey is all about. This time we were given the book God Schooling: How God Intended Children to Learn by … Read more

Paddington Bear Reviews

This article is in collaboration with Branch Out World. Well, we may be nearly into the middle of August, but there is still time for one last trip before the new school year is underway. Best of all, you won’t need to pack a thing, because this is a digital vacation! All you need is … Read more

Planning, Planners and Preparing for the New Homeschool Year

I think as a home educating mom I’ve spent so many hours planning over the last twenty years that I’ve lost count!  Planning seems to never end.  Just when I have the new year planned a child’s needs change and I am in sudden need of new ideas and plans to help them.  Planning involves … Read more