Looking at the NEW YEAR with fresh eyes {Homeschool Link UP}

Where does the time go? It seems like the older I get time flies by just a little faster. No matter, the New Year is upon us and it’s a good time to do a little reflecting on what has gone on before AND (most importantly) to dream and plan for all the possibilities ahead … Read more

When Mom Learns – Mother Culture Explained

Young home educating moms have much to learn: how to teach math and phonics, how to keep records for portfolios, and eventually, how to make a transcript. While these are all valid things we should learn, we too often forget that mom needs to learn something else as well – something that can spark creativity … Read more

Reading Eggs Reviews

This article is in collaboration with Reading Eggs. This online, self-paced program from Reading Eggs focuses on helping build your child’s reading and comprehension skills by using a variety of online resources like games, songs and rewards. There are several different levels, depending on your student’s skill: Reading Eggs Junior is designed for your preschoolers … Read more

Cultivating Art Talent on a Budget

Our 18-year-old daughter Marissa Renée is a professional portrait artist who never took a “real” art class in her life. Part of her success is sheer determination, part is remarkable talent, and part is the art experiences of her youth. To spark some ideas if your own artist is budding and your budget isn’t, I’ll … Read more