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Encouraging Middle School Homeschoolers To Ask Questions
My homeschooler is finally in her last year of middle school, and these past few years of transitioning have really been eye opening. In this series, I’ll be covering quite a few topics dealing...
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Helping Middle School Students Establish Routines
Routines, routines, routines. It may sound humdrum and dull to our middle school students, but it is so important for them- and as they say: “Mama knows best.” We have to begin the process of teaching...
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Helping Middle Schoolers Commit to Homeschooling
Welcome back to my 5-day series on middle schoolers! In my last post, I talked about our teens’ ability to keep up with body care and homeschool routines independently. On this post I’ll be getting...
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Why Homeschool Socialization is Important After All
Kids love to be with other kids, and my kids are no exception. Homeschoolers understand the importance of this phenomenon, because it’s a natural one: it’s how God made us. “Homeschool Socialization”...
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Preparing for High School in Middle School
I can’t believe that I am preparing for high school already, now that our family is nearing the home stretch and my oldest daughter is completing middle school. Nonetheless, the time is here and it...
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085:Three Reasons To Create Makerspaces In Homeschooling
We began our journey into creating makerspaces because it makes a world of difference in the way we homeschool, giving us more freedom and flexibility to be creative. I want to share with you some of...
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What is Project Based Learning (and does it work?)
“What is project based homeschooling?” you might ask. That’s a loaded question with a variety of answers. Simplified in my own terms: Project Based Learning (or PBL) is combining academic subjects...
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086:Getting Kids Involved in Cleaning Routines
As homeschool moms, we are in constant motion- teaching, washing, cooking, cleaning, driving, assisting, fixing…you name it, we’re doing it. One of our biggest struggles (and I’ve spoken to many...
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087:10 Important Bible Verses For Moms
Today’s podcast is all about bible verses for moms! And this week’s podcast sponsor is: Family Life Ministries. Check out their latest product, Passport2Identity – and stay tuned for an upcoming...
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Preparing Teens for Adulthood: Passport2Identity Review & Giveaway
This is a sponsored post with a company that I trust and endorse. I’m so excited to share with you my experience with Passport2Identity by Family Life– and to give you the opportunity to win your very...
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088:Passport2Identity: Interview with Michelle Hill
Have you gone through Passport2Purity with your tweens? If so, you will absolutely love Passport2Identity, geared toward teens ages 14-16. And if you are new to all of this, no worries. You’re going...
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Cooking With Kids!
Do you enjoy cooking with kids? As we round out our school year and begin to slow down, I can’t believe how much free time we have to enjoy the everyday things…the little things. One of those “little...
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What are Charter Schools Like in California?
Just a few years ago I never would have touched charter schools with a ten foot pole. You just couldn’t convince me. But today? I have a different take on this subject, and I’d like to share with you...
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Summer school and year-round homeschooling?
This post contains an affiliate link, and should you decide to make a purchase you’ll be supporting this blog and podcast. I appreciate it! Alright, for many of us- it’s summer break, and there is no...
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089:5 Back To School Tips for Busy Homeschool Moms
It’s back to school time! Is it back to school time already? “Say what?!” Yes, it’s that time again. In my last post I talked about our summer school routine- and the fact that although we don’t...
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090:Should I Homeschool? and other questions
“Should I homeschool this year?” is a question I’ve found myself asking each and every year of our homeschooling. I admit, we’ve not been well-planned in the area of knowing what our kids’ education...
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5 Minute Makeup for (Busy) Moms
I’ll be honest with you: this homeschool mom needed a makeover! (Keep scrolling down for a video of my morning makeup routine for busy moms.) And because I’m super busy like I know all of you moms are,...
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20 Chore Ideas For Big Kids
Chores in our home is becoming an issue now that I’m taking on more client work, so I absolutely need to bring the kids on board. My teen daughter keeps her side of things rolling pretty smoothly, but...
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Fire Safety Week: Tips for Families
Did you know that October 9-16 is Fire Safety Week? I find that it’s important to keep our kids aware preventative measures whether we contemplate accidents or not. After all, no one is truly ready...
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Fall Kids Activity: Scripture Wall Display
Can you believe it’s already autumn? I’ve been thinking of some ways to bring a fall kids activity into our homeschool this season and honestly, with Target right around the corner I couldn’t pass up...
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