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
{This week’s Spotlight on the Crew article is brought to you from Wendy, at Homeschooling Blessings. Do you have a child who is very bright, loves to argue, and is sure that he knows everything? If so, then you might want to consider enrolling him in a speech and debate class! Ok, I’m kidding about thinking that … 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
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