Cheap or free summer activities are on everyone's mind this year, with the uncertainty about the economy swirling around us all. And while summer is still several months away, the key to enjoying summer affordably is to plan well in advance. If you’re anything like I am, you want your kids to have a [...]
Homeschool Conventions: FAQs & Must-Know Tips covers the most commonly asked questions about homeschool conventions along with advice for how to get the most out of your experience. General Information What is a homeschool convention? A homeschool convention is a mix of continuing education for the home educator, a support group, and the best [...]
Ten cheap or free spring break activities that allow you to have a fun vacation without breaking your budget is our topic today. A low-cost no-cost spring break is not only possible but could be more a lot more fun than you expect. I don't know about others, but I find that limiting my [...]
Winter homeschooling blues have arrived as they seem to do just about every year in February. The bright lights and cheer of December are over, Valentine's Day has come and gone, it's cold and dreary, and there's not much else to pep us up until spring break. So what's a homeschool parent to do [...]
Homeschooling and school vouchers have been in the news a lot lately. There are tons of debates over the pros and cons of school vouchers among homeschoolers. I started homeschooling in 1993 when it wasn't technically legal in Texas, so there was no expectation of receiving funds from the government. We just wanted the [...]
Homeschooling with toddlers around can feel like an impossible task. I've done it and you can too, especially if you use these 6 tried and true tips that will save your sanity. Homeschooling a big family is both challenging and rewarding, but it takes planning to pull off successfully. Toddlers and preschoolers have short [...]