Why do you homeschool? I love asking this question to homeschool moms. For some reason, I just find it an interesting and enlightening conversation to have. Ask a hundred homeschool moms why they homeschool and you’ll get 100 different answers. From academic excellence to special learning needs, differing worldviews to more time as a family, … Read more
How is your summer going? Are you homeschooling through the summer, taking a much-needed break, or something in between? However you choose to schedule your time, we hope you’re taking time for some Summer Family Fun. This week, members of the Crew are sharing with you what their families are enjoying this summer. Come along with … Read more
Gas prices are high. Restaurant prices are ridiculous. Let’s not even talk about planes, hotels, and most “vacation” attractions. Most homeschool families are surviving on one income. Couple that with the crazy cost of everything just mentioned and many families are choosing to stay closer to home during vacation season. But, does that mean you … Read more
I’m sure most of you have noticed, but IT’S HOT OUTSIDE! In the U.S., we are experiencing a record-breaking heat wave. Temps in the 100s across a good portion of the nation. Just walking outside in the middle of the day can leave you hot, sweaty, and grumpy. It your kids are anything like mine, … Read more
Tomatoes, peppers, and cumbers. Summer squash, okra, and green beans. Summer is my favorite time of the year . . . to eat! I absolutely love perusing the farmer’s markets for the freshest of veggies to grill, can, and freeze! I wish I had the space to grow it all myself! Oh, the flowers. The … Read more