I don’t know about you, but some days it feels like homeschooling just isn’t very fun. Mired down by lesson plans, check boxes, the 3 R’s, worrying about who’s reading and who’s getting their multiplication tables down, working in chores, cooking, dentist appointments and never feeling like I’ve done enough, the word “fun” just isn’t … Read more
Welcome to this week’s Blog Cruise! With the explosion of all things “app” related including the iPod Touch, iPad, Kindle Fire and a host of Android tablets, homeschooling, and education in general, is reaching new heights of technology every day. Homeschoolers have been quick to jump on the iEducation bandwagon from the very beginning. This … Read more
Welcome to this week’s Blog Cruise! If you’re anything like me, you love taking a peak into the days of other homeschoolers. There are as many ways to homeschool as there are homeschool families and I find it fascinating to discover all the amazing differences. So, for this Cruise, members of the TOS Crew will … Read more
We’re back with more great reviews to share! Becky from Purposeful Homemaking shares about a book that made an important impact on her homeschool mama heart. This book was honestly the turning point for me in homeschooling. After one year of it I just wasn’t sure if I could do it too much longer. After … Read more
It seems as though between Thanksgiving and Christmas, almost every gathering involves some type of meal. Preparing food, whether a dish or two for a “pot luck” get together or a complete meal, can become very costly. My family is always on a food budget, and extra meals can put a huge dent in that … Read more