All Posts By Christina
10 Homeschool Organization Ideas
One thing we always struggled with in our homeschool was keeping the chaos and clutter under control. Check out these 10 inspirational ideas for homeschool organization, workstations and more! Attractive Homeschool Binders Homeschool Calendar Center Organized Homeschool Craft Supplies Weekly Folders Small Space Homeschool Organization Organize Your Homeschool Books…
10 Tips for a Happier Homeschool
Whether you are just starting out or have been homeschooling for years, sometimes it can be a challenge and sometimes, you may find yourself in a homeschool slump. This most definitely does not make for a happy homeschool environment. Who has been there? If you are currently experiencing this, there are ways to overcome and have…
101 Creative Homeschool Ideas
Looking for new ways to creatively incorporate meaningful learning into your homeschool lifestyle? How about 101 of them?! I came up with the following collection of assorted ideas, aimed to appeal to a wide variety of ages and interests. These are ideas I’ve compiled from a variety of sources and inspiration over the years. Whether…
10 Fun Turkey and Thanksgiving Themed Desserts
A Guest Post We love these ideas from Crafty Mama of 4 and think you will too! Looking to add a fun cupcake or dessert to your Thanksgiving table? Try one of these festive turkey and Thanksgiving themed dessert ideas! Nutter Butter Turkey Cupcake Recipe at Spoonful Oreo Turkey Pops Recipe at Hoosier Homemade Thanksgiving…
Cranberry Honey Butter Recipe
A Guest Post This is a great option for hostess gifts! They (literally) whip together in no time and keep in the refrigerator for about two weeks. This will allow you to make them all up ahead of time and just grab one on your way out the door. Add a fresh loaf of local…
10 Reasons Why Homeschooling Can Fail
Homeschooling is a wonderful blessing, but homeschooling is not an easy road. There have been plenty of people who have started and stopped for a variety of reasons. Here are some reasons that homeschooling can fail and how you can avoid them. 1. No Support – Homeschooling is not easy. Perhaps you are trying to…
Homeschool Socialization: Who is Unsocialized?
A Guest Post At some point during the homeschooling years, the question of socialization comes up. Maybe you’re out and about with the kids during school hours, and people realize that you homeschool. Maybe a well-meaning friend or relative pops the question. “How do you plan to socialize your children?” While I always try to…
7 Fun and Unique Finds in Nature
We recently took our “Northern Adventures” homeschool trip where the colors were absolutely breath taking. During our trip in the great outdoors with absolutely mild and wonderful weather (the following week they got their very first snowfall, yikes) I gave the girls a unique assignment that really ended up resulting way better than expected. I…
Strawberry Popcorn Balls {Recipe}
Are you looking for a super-easy and versatile snack recipe? Try these Strawberry Popcorn Balls from As the Bunny Hops. I had a totally strange obsession with this cookbook when I was a kid. I would read it for hours. I’m not sure why. It has some amazingly retro photos. There are also so really…
Recycled Crafts To Keep Kids Warm
Learn to make scarves, mittens, and slippers from discarded or thrifted jeans and sweaters! These easy crafts keep kids warm through the winter! Leslie Science & Nature Center’s (Ann Arbor) young visitors sometimes arrive not-quite prepared for the weather, so they’ll waive the registration fee if you make and donate one item for their use – or…