1. Wear gloves. Artificial or Real tree…both can really scratch up your hands. 2. Fluff the greenery. Your poor tree has been crammed in a box for the last 11 months…give it new life by spreading out the branches so it looks full. 3. Use a paper towel holder to hold your lights. I don’t … Read more
Are you looking for a fun Christmas unit study for multiple ages? For my family, I have designed one that incorporates Christmas traditions around the world — geography, history, culture, music and missions! It’s easy – all you need is a bit of ingenuity and a little determination. The key ingredients for a Christmas Around the World unit study are … Read more
As I grew up, we marked the days until Christmas with this advent calendar that my mother made. I have fond memories of my siblings and I competing to get to put up our favorite ornaments, and of course to put up Santa on the 24th. But once my own children came along, I wanted a … Read more
{This week’s Spotlight on the Crew article is brought to you from Christina, at i have been blessed. } When I was about five years old, my Mom wrote a song for me: I might be a Kindergarten Teacher Or work in a bank like my Aunt Joan Or work in an office like Mommy Or have … Read more
{This week’s Spotlight on the Crew article is brought to you from Lori, at At the Fence.} We have spent 10 years on the road, traveling from state to state, with six children, so my experiences will be a little different than just taking a trip and homeschooling. I do feel like I can give some helpful … Read more