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
Summer is here! No more homework. No more books. NO more teachers’ dirty looks! This song could be heard the entire mile home from my local elementary school. I couldn’t believe that I had a WHOLE three months of freedom! Freedom to read Little House on the Prairie as many times as my heart desired … 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
{This week’s Spotlight on the Crew article is brought to you from AmyB., at Bow of Bronze.} What Exactly Constitutes a Hike? Have you ever been on a hike and found yourself sliding up the sides of steep cliffs, praying over boards stretched across a gorge, or slogging through sand to reach your prize destination? That is … Read more
Tent camping, motor homes, State Parks, back yards, campfires, s’mores, fishing, summer camps. Summer is alive with opportunities for camping! In this week’s Blog Cruise, members of the Schoolhouse Review Crew share their Summer Camping tales! Kym T. @ Homeschool Coffee Break — Will We Camp This Year? “Truth is, we don’t know what we’re doing with … Read more