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
This article is in collaboration with Homeschool Spanish Academy. Some members of the Schoolhouse Review Crew were recently able to try out the Homeschool Spanish Academy. Unlike most curricula available to homeschoolers, Homeschool Spanish Academy provides immersive, interactive 1-on-1 interaction with native Spanish language tutors via Skype video. All that is needed is a high-speed … Read more
{This week’s Spotlight on the Crew article is brought to you from Penny, at Knee Deep In Grace.} Not long ago, a friend introduced me to her mother-in-law, saying, “This is the woman I was telling you about. She’s an experienced homeschool mom.” Often, the focus is on the fact that I’m the mother of a large family, … Read more