Why a Flexible Online Degree is a Great Option
This year, my younger daughter enters her junior year of high school. You know what that means, it means it’s time to talk about career
Easy to Use Curriculum to Make Teens’ Writing Better
Since I don’t believe in teaching little kids to write, we often do formal writing instruction a bit late. Narration and oral storytelling naturally lead
Best Writing Websites for Kids with Imagination
Since my kids are all teens and young adults now, a lot of newer homeschooling moms (especially this past year! LOL) ask for my advice.
Why These Homeschool Biology Classes Get Teens Excited
Right now, I have one child in high school and I have graduated two children. My youngest is finishing up middle school. Since I have
The Ultimate On-Demand American Sign Language Classes That You Must Try
When my children were smaller, we belonged to a different church. In that church, one of the congregants was deaf. So, an interpreter stood at
Fun Writing Activities Inspire & Teach Your Teens to Love Storytelling
Let me start by saying that I do not advocate teaching young children composition skills. Teaching young children how to write often has nothing to
Convenient Online Homeschool Science Classes Your Kid Will Love
This school year has been a bit crazy. I usually do a lot of hands-on stuff with my kids, but my remaining two students are
The Best Science Games for Bored, Unmotivated Kids
I’m always looking for new ways to engage my kids in learning. This is even more true now that they are older. They aren’t interested
Adventure Academy Review: 10 Ways for Using in Your Homeschool
When my oldest children were younger (they are adults now), I incorporated many different educational experiences into their homeschool. These sometimes included computer games. At
5 easy ways to use Artzabox in your homeschool
Have you ever wished you could walk where Jesus walked? I do. I wish I could go to Israel and do the whole Bible tour.
Top 10 Best Children’s Books about Elections and Politics
Living books form a significant pillar in my homeschooling approach. So, I thought I’d create a list of my top children’s books about elections. After
Teaching Kids Life Skills with the Life Hacks Series
Recently, I tried making a list of kids life skills that all homeschoolers need to teach. I wanted to help unschoolers focus on what’s important
5 Monthly STEM Kits for an Awesome Fun Homeschool
As I discuss in my guide to Christian unschooling, one of the necessary ingredients to successful unschooling or natural learning is resources. While I have
Homeschool Math Curriculum Options for High School
Trying to unschool upper level math requires a lot of thought and sometimes, work, on the parent’s part. And, if you live in a highly
My homeschool supply list for successful unschooling
The things you need in your homeschool supply list will depend greatly on several things. Take into account the ages of your children, the method
Favorite Living History Resources You Must See
When I was a kid, I hated social studies. I struggled to keep myself awake. The teacher always taught from a textbook and homework consisted
The Best Unschooling Books to Renew Your Mind
Because unschooling is so contrary to the public school mindset, it’s necessary to renew our minds about education if we choose to pursue this style
Alternatives to Traditional College for Teens
Unlike a lot of parents, I don’t think every kid should go to college. In fact, for many kids, it’s not the best choice. They
Personalized Learning Options for College
Recently, my younger daughter (who is now in high school) and I were discussing future career plans and finding personalized learning options. Her older sister
The Challenges of Unschooling College Readiness: A Mr. D Math Review
Recently, my oldest daughter changed her career choice from freelance graphic designer/virtual assistant to pursue becoming a nuclear medicine technician instead. (What’s that? It’s the
A Round-Up of Favorite Homeschool Language Arts Resources
Reading and writing skills are top-of-mind for most parents, and we homeschoolers are no different. That’s why I compiled my favorite homeschool language arts resources
Favorite Unschooling Science Resources
My favorite unschooling science resources encourage four traits. These are: curiosity, observation, discovery, experimentation, and critical thinking. As much as possible, I feel a child
My list of favorite homeschool math resources
Because Christian unschoolers do math differently, I compiled a list of my favorite homeschool math resources from over the years. Two of my children have
Certified Professional Aromatherapist
Listen Every Friday!
Check out the new garden study!
Featured Books
The Secret Spice
Bahman made carpets dance and cool breezes wrap people in happy thoughts. How did he do it? Anousha desperately wanted to know, but his attempts bring monstrous disaster. That is, until Bahman tells him of the secret spice.
If you like Strega Nona or the Magician's Apprentice, you'll like this story of special flowers, foods, and spices that warm the hearts of all.
More info →
