Tag: summer
Broccoli Bacon Ranch Pasta Salad Recipe
Did somebody say “bacon???” This recipe is great for cook outs, pot lucks, picnics or to have on hand just because it is so good!
Summer Programs for Homeschoolers
When we first started homeschooling, we were living in Florida and my husband owned a construction company. Since it was swealtering during the summer and daddy had more free time in the winter, we chose to school through the summer and take more time off around Thanksgiving and Christmas. The flexible schedule is one of…
Summertime Botany Unit Study
A guest post by Jessica Hulcy. On the first day of class, my Botany professor at the University of Texas held up a tomato and informed the class, “Every time you eat a tomato, remember you are eating a ripe ovary.” Ugh! That was information I could have done without! But admittedly, I was intrigued…
10 Summer Games and Activities for Kids
It’s that time of year where, if you’re not homeschooling year round, you may have found that you’ve exhausted your repertoire of fun stuff to do outdoors. Not quite ready to start thinking about school yet? Try one of the fun and unique summer games or activities today! (It’s really 209, if you count that…
Easy Summer Crafts for Kids
Who says “There ain’t no cure for the summertime blues?” Summertime blues or not, these fun crafts will get your kids outdoors and having fun! Make some gorgeous rainbow paints for outdoor creativity using this oh-so-easy glitter sidewalk paint recipe! So much fun on long summer days outside and washes off easily with…
Top Tips for Cruising with Kids
Parents want a vacation that doesn’t leave them stressed out and exhausted. Cruises are a great option because they have a variety of programs for all ages, childcare, a multitude of dining options, and swimming pools! There’s nothing more stressful when planning a vacation than worrying about whether your child will whine, be bored, throw…
A Summer Nature Study
A Natural Nature Study Summer of Fun a guest post y Kathy Reynolds Yay, school’s out! No more workbooks for a while. Time to relax, let the boys play, and give this over-worked mom and teacher (me) a chance to unwind and shift gears . . . So went my usual reflections upon reaching the…