5 Questions to Ask for an Intensely Deep Bible Study (+GIVEAWAY)
(Scroll to the bottom to enter the giveaway!) No matter how long you’ve been on your spiritual walk, chances are you’ve wanted to do a
A Stress-Free Approach to Homeschooling
If there’s one thing we could all agree on it’s having a stress-free approach to homeschooling. You don’t have to be homeschooling long before you
Our 6-Day Trip to Long Beach, MS
In April, I decided our family needed to take a spontaneous trip to the beach. Once Big Daddy and I agreed, I immediately started searching
Shalom in the Home(School)
Let’s talk about having shalom in the home… school. It’s pretty to safe to say that I’ve heard it all. “How can you be around
How to Take Inexpensive Road Trips with a Large Family
Taking inexpensive road trips with a large family doesn’t have to overwhelming. They also don’t have to dry up your savings account either. Honestly, I
5 Things to Stop Doing to Deepen Your Faith
What if I told you there are things you can stop doing to deepen your faith? Huh? Yes, you read that correctly. All throughout scripture,
My Best Large Family Road Trip Tips
We took our first large family road trip when our baby was just 6 days old. The rest of our kiddos were 2, 4, 5,
Why You Should Stop Bible Journaling
I know what you’re thinking… Why is she telling me to stop Bible journaling? What’s wrong with it? In my honest opinion, with the proper
How to Pack for a Large Family Vacation
Coming close to our next road trip adventure, I’d like to share how to pack for a large family vacation. Honestly, I can’t believe I
Spring Clean Family Style
If there’s one thing I’ve learned how to do as our family grows, it’s how to spring clean family style. I had to get over
5 Ways to Use the Bible as the Main Textbook in Your Homeschool
Over the years, I’ve learned how to use the Bible as the main textbook in my homeschool. At the top of most homeschooler’s list of
How to Learn Hebrew the Easy Way
If you’ve been wondering how to learn Hebrew the easy way, look no further. After years of learning this beautiful language and (my husband) teaching
3 Ways to Teach Earth Day from a Biblical Perspective
As a believer in the Most High, I wanted to teach my kids about Earth Day from a Biblical perspective. While the three R’s are
5 Easy Ways to Observe the Biblical Spring Feasts with Kids
Observing the biblical spring feasts with kids can be such a fun and memorable time. A couple years ago I wrote a post about practical
Usborne Books for the Unit Study Homeschool Style
We are a Usborne book, unit study homeschool style kind of family. Actually, we have a mixture of styles that combine together to make up
Coming 2 America Movie Review
I don’t typically do these on my blog, but I just had to do a Coming 2 America movie review!! As a fan of the
9 Homeschool Resources to Check Out NOW!
There isn’t a lack of homeschool resources out there, but it’s hard to know which ones you can trust. As a homeschooling mama of 7
10+ Cool Resources for Reluctant Writers (+ GIVEAWAY)
If you’re homeschooling reluctant writers, chances are you’re pulling your hair (and theirs) to try and get them to enjoy writing. But we know how
Teaching Natural Health & Wellness in Your Homeschool
You can probably think back to what health and wellness classes were like when you were in school. I remember learning about health from a
5 Ways to Boost Self Care for Homeschool Moms
When you’re a homeschool mom, self care is often the last thing on your to-do list. Trust me, as a busy work-from-home mom of 5,
Free Native American Unit Study
If you’ve been looking for a free Native American unit study, this is it! Make sure you bookmark this page for quick reference! But First…
Being Thankful This Season
As crazy of a year 2020 has been, the season of focusing on gratitude and being thankful is upon us! Although this is something we
Top 5 Kindergarten Math Concepts
Homeschooled or not, when a child reaches about 5 years old, there are several key kindergarten math concepts they’ll begin to learn. I for one
3 Benefits to Teaching Cursive Handwriting
If you’re anywhere around my age then you probably remember learning cursive handwriting. You know… those awkwardly shaped pads of paper with the overly huge
Family-Style Self-Care
Before my moment of awakening to family-style self-care, I used to think I needed to get out of the house and away from it all
Best Ideas for Fall Family Fun
Fall is one of my favorite seasons, especially for enjoying some fall family fun! The cooler weather means all things cardigan, Rocket Dog boots, soups,
How to Use Children’s Books for Unit Studies (+ Book Review!)
I was recently given the opportunity to review a new children’s book called Grandma Snuggles. After reading this book, I knew it would make a
Make the Switch to Natural Products – Here’s How!
Now more than ever people are starting to wake up to the need for natural products. Question is – How can you easily make the
How Unit Studies Changed Our Homeschool
As homeschooling evolves, there are more and more methods and styles surfacing. One of the newest methods is known as the Unit Study Method, and
How to Homeschool with a Mixed-Method Style
Contrary to popular belief, you don’t have to pick just on homeschool style. To be quick honest, you’d be stressing yourself out by trying to
Top 10 Online Summer (Home)School Programs
For families with school-aged children, summer is usually the time where parents would sign their kids up for summer camps and programs. However, the events
Top 5 Types of Resources Every Homeschool Needs
If you’ve been homeschooling any amount of time, I’m sure you’ve questioned what kind of resources are best to use. Some parents choose to take
The Birth That Broke Me
Bryan and I started our homebirthing journey 7 years ago when we found out we were expecting our first (and only) baby girl. Ever since
5 Simple Ways To Improve Engagement When Homeschooling
Homeschooling can be tough tough, but it’s up to you to keep your child engaged during lessons. Yes, children may be prone to boredom and
Deciding When Homeschooling Is Right For Your Child
Although it seems that majority of the world is doing some form of homeschooling, there is coming a time when schools will reopen. Countless parents
Dear Parents of Public/Private Schoolers: What You Are Doing Is Not Homeschooling
With the mass hysteria of COVID-19, schools worldwide are being forced to close their doors. This means an influx of students are now spending their
A Time to Dwell
There’s no doubt that these days we are currently living in will go down in history. It seems as though the entire world is shutting
Homeschooling in Kentucky
Homeschooling in Kentucky is fairly easy and pretty laid back compared to most states. This will probably be one of the most informational posts you’ll
Should I Teach the Same as Public School? A Homeschool Mom’s Thoughts
I’ve been homeschooling almost 7 years. That doesn’t make me a “pro” by any means, but there are a lot of things I’ve tried. One
Homeschool Math Doesn’t Have to Be So Hard
I am that homeschool mom. You know, the one who doesn’t want things to be too difficult. The one who questions if what my child
The Impact Of Politics On Poverty
Although I typically choose not to talk much about politics, I believe this is a topic worth discussing. Why? Well, for starters, there are a
What New Beginnings Are In Store For You This Year?
Planning the year out is something you’ve either been used to doing before, or you’ve never really thought about doing at all. Some people like
20 Healthy Winter Meal Ideas
If you’ve given any thought to living a healthy eating lifestyle, then you may have run into many of the same roadblocks we all encounter.
How to Make Your Homeschooling Journey Just as Unique as Your Family
It’s no question that homeschooling is on the rise. More and more families are choosing to home educate their children for whatever reasons; however, there
5 Job Ideas for Moms Who Want to Work from Home
This day and age, working from home seems like the dream job. The issue is finding one that is both legit and pays well. I
Parenting with 20/20 Vision
It’s not only a new year, but a new decade! Many of us have been bombarded with new year resolutions, one word, goal setting, and
Thrive: Finding a Vision for Your Family
Some days just getting by surely must be enough. The kids are fed. They poured themselves a bowl of cereal, I think. They’re dressed. Well,
The Importance of Staying Focused on Goals and Priorities for Your Family
As a busy homeschooling mom of five, I find myself constantly trying to “do it all”. Can you relate? Focusing on education, housekeeping, healthy meals,
2020 Health & Wellness Goals: A Biblical Perspective
2020 is upon us. We’re entering into a new decade now. It’s the time of year when many are setting new goals, resolutions and making
Taking Stock: Your Past Year in Review and Planning for Your New Year Ahead
A new year. A time to take stock. Consider the content and meaning of your past year. What did you learn? What did you do?
