Year: 2017

Living Simply Series: Maintaining a Decluttered Home

Living Simply Series: Maintaining a Decluttered Home

I may the be odd one, here, but I really do love cleaning house and organizing things. The problem has always been the upkeep after I’ve organized everything. It’s taken a bit of “new-habit-forming” but I feel like I’ve (finally) got ahold of things.

Do you find it difficult to keep up with the maintenance of decluttering? If so, you’ll find our third installment of our Simple Living Series helpful!

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10 Popular Homeschooling Methods

10 Popular Homeschooling Methods

If you’re planning on homeschooling your child, you’ll need to learn the many styles of homeschooling that’s available so that you can decide which would work best for your family. Here’s an overview of the 10 most popular homeschooling styles.

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What to Teach When Homeschooling Kindergarten

What to Teach When Homeschooling Kindergarten

Every child grows and develops at his and her own pace. We have a guide on what skills you should try to cover at this age but don’t worry if you can’t get it all – I promise you’ll make up for it later!

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Sensory Play DIY Recipe – Water Bead Sensory Play

Sensory Play DIY Recipe – Water Bead Sensory Play

Water Bead Recipe for Sensory Play | Kids LOVE playing with water beads. It’s a great sensory activity. Follow this simple recipe for creating your own water beads!

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8 Great Projects for Teen Scientists

8 Great Projects for Teen Scientists

Hands-on, real-life learning can make science come to life for secondary students. Gone are the days of assigned Science Fair projects. These 8 projects for teen scientists will bring inquiry and project-based learning home!

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Strawberry Pastry Puffs Recipe

Strawberry Pastry Puffs Recipe

Just in time for Valentine’s Day! This tasty recipe for strawberry pastry puffs is sure to make a special Valentine’s Day treat!

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Valentine’s Day Craft for Kids: Upcycled Tabletop Teddy Bear

Valentine’s Day Craft for Kids: Upcycled Tabletop Teddy Bear

This adorable tabletop Teddy Bear craft is easy to make and you don’t need a lot of expensive materials to make it either. In fact, you probably already have what you need on hand!

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Living Simply Series: 5 Ways to Start Simplifying Today

Living Simply Series: 5 Ways to Start Simplifying Today

Last month, we began our series on simple living by talking about the benefits of simplifying our lifestyles. Today, we continue by giving you 5 ways you can start simplifying today.

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Using Maps to Study Literature

Using Maps to Study Literature

Maps are traditionally aligned with Social Studies and Geography curriculums, but they can be extremely useful in studying literature. There are so many different resources to explore when learning about the setting of a story. Here are a few different ways to use maps to study literature in your Language Arts curriculum!

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Handling Homeschooling When Mom is Sick

Handling Homeschooling When Mom is Sick

At some point, it will happen. You will get sick. It happens to all of us. When it happens we not only feel terrible due to the flu bug but because of the stress of managing school while we are sick. Homeschool moms have a hard time turning off the homeschool even during sick days. First of all, let’s just clear something up. You are allowed to have a sick day. Your kids need you healthy and ready for unpredictable days of math and field trips. It is ok and best to take the time to recover properly.

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