No-cost low-cost spring break activities make spring break fun and affordable. I'm the kind of person who actually has more fun the less I spend and I love exercising my creativity. So I usually plan a very frugal staycation for Spring Break. Another reason that I'm into Spring Break Staycationing is that many places [...]
Are you ready for homeschool convention season? It seems to start earlier than ever these days! You might feel like you just got back to school after your holiday break, but some conventions start in February! Homeschool conventions generally wrap up by the end of July. The Homeschool Buyers Club has a helpful list [...]
Are you a struggling homeschooler? If so, you aren't alone! I've been homeschooling for almost 33 years and I'm struggling too. Every homeschool year and sometimes each day brings its own struggles. As homeschool parents we feel that means we're failing. Your second grader isn't reading yet- you say you're failing your kid. You [...]
Lessen holiday stress and increase joy this holiday season! The best thing about the holidays can also be the worst thing about the holidays. In today's blog post, we've got five ways to reduce holiday stress and get more enjoyment out of “the most wonderful time of the year!” Double up on meal making [...]
Today, we're sharing 7 tips for creating great high school transcripts on the first go-round. Creating a high school transcript is stressful for every homeschool parent because you want to do the best job you can so that your student can get into the college of his or her dreams. You have to think [...]
Leaving public school for homeschooling is a big discussion topic in my homeschool Facebook groups these days. People are asking when they should pull their kid from public school after deciding to homeschool. Some folks want to wait until the end of the semester or the end of the school year because they don't [...]