Young Mr. Moon Chalk Art Tutorial
This is a pastel painting that I completely thought up myself. Young Mr. Moon Chalk Art Tutorial – instead of the Old Man in the Moon! Young Mr. Moon Chalk Art Tutorial Supplies: I used a medium brown...
View ArticleFavorite Summer Games Resources
The Summer Games are back! Are you ready? We are! And we are excited. Eight years ago we began our homeschool year with a unit study around the Summer Games. Then we did it again four years later. We...
View ArticleChocolate Chip Cake
Made from a boxed cake mix, this is the most simple, celebratory, chocolate chip cake recipe I know of. Perfect for any holiday, birthday, dessert after a Sunday meal or just because! You can even opt...
View ArticleNeed Help Getting Started With Makeup?
Why, then, would you even want to wear makeup? I believe makeup has a dual purpose: to enhance, and to cover. The post Need Help Getting Started With Makeup? appeared first on Hodgepodge.
View ArticleHow to Get Started Home Schooling – 10 Steps to Success
Recently, a new acquaintance approached me hopefully. “Could I get your advice on how to get started home schooling?” she asked. Since putting together a plan of action for this lovely woman, I...
View ArticleTaking Care of the Homeschool Mom
As homeschool moms, we tend to forget ourselves and take care of everyone else in our families. Yet, we need to take care that we do not neglect our own grooming and appearance, as these are important...
View ArticleHelpful Habits for Homeschool – Before 8:45
Last week of the ER visit, I spoke of good intentions and three basic helpful habits for homeschool. This week we gently folded in and fell back into our morning routine and homeschool schedule. Habits...
View ArticleEverything You Need to Know About Choosing a Homeschool Curriculum
Imagine this scene…. You’re new to homeschooling, and you’ve filed your notice of intent (or whatever is required in your state). You have cleaned out the guest room, added desks, and created a “school...
View ArticleHave a Back to Homeschool Planning Date
I had not back to homeschool school planning dates with each of my children this week. It is always good to take each of my children out, one-on-one, and chat about this BIG year coming up. There’s...
View ArticleHow to Start a Homeschool Routine
I am sharing some favorite tips and resources for how to start a homeschool routine. A dear reader, Kimberly, asked: “Any advice on starting a homeschool routine for the first time? For us, it’s...
View ArticleEverything You Need To Create The Perfect Homeschool Schedule For Your Family
Are you new to homeschooling? You may be wondering how you will be able to teach your school age children the three “r’s,” fit in all the other subjects, and still have time for other things? Will you...
View ArticleOld Fashioned Peach Cobbler Recipe
Nana’s Old fashioned peach cobbler recipe is very simple to make and uses a boxed cake mix! Great for family celebrations or any time. My mother (Nana) makes this for dessert for family birthday...
View ArticleShould I Homeschool My Child? Help for Getting Started
You may be wondering, should I homeschool my child? Where do I even start? How do I make the decision to homeschool? Well, each and every family is unique. That is exactly why homeschooling may be the...
View ArticleEasy Gluten Free Pumpkin Muffins Recipe
Each fall we welcome the season by making this easy gluten free pumpkin muffins recipe. The best thing is this recipe is just two ingredients. Years ago we used regular ingredients. But as our dietary...
View ArticleThe Imperfect Homeschooler’s Simple Guide to the College Search
Deep breath. You’ve reached it – the college search. As a homeschool parent, the college search may have seemed so far off. It certainly did for me. However, it is fantastic journey to be on with your...
View ArticleA Season of Rest
Last week I noticed a few trees here and there with a tint of fall color. Today a shower of brown oak leaves on the porch and lawn. I went out to investigate and sure enough the first thing I noticed...
View ArticleThinking About Homeschooling For High School?
If you’re like me, thoughts of finishing school begin creeping into your mind and you wonder what you need to do to get ready for the next school year. September will be here before you know it, right?...
View Article10 Ways To Build The Healthy Habit of Laughter
Studies have shown that laughter is healthy, healing. It may even have benefits similar to a light workout! And we all know the verse “A merry heart does good, like medicine, But a broken spirit...
View ArticleWhy You Should Take an Art Museum Homeschool Field Trip
It is one thing to study a piece of art or an artist with a book or an online artist study. It is quite another to see a piece of art in person – and to see, up close, the actual brush strokes by the...
View Article10 Habits for The Family Table
The habit of family gathered for a meal is one that spills over and blesses in so many other areas of family life. Today, I share several helpful posts from our authors to make 10 Habits for the Family...
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