Unschooling in the Post-COVID-19 World: Child-Centered Learning

Introduction – Unschooling in the Post-COVID-19 World The COVID-19 pandemic has transformed several facets of life, and education is no exception. Traditional schooling methods were upended, propelling a shift towards remote learning and homeschooling. Amid these changes, one educational approach that has gained significant attention is ‘unschooling.’ The Emergence of Unschooling Unschooling is a child-centered…

Super Easy No-Bake Must Make Caramel Corn

Easy No-Bake Caramel Corn Caramel corn hits the spot! My teen and I were hanging out yesterday when we both decided we wanted something sweet! Caramel corn for the win! We’ve had hit or miss luck with caramel corn in the past and neither of us wanted to wait to bake it so we decided…

Wordless Wednesday – Inauguration Edition!

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10 Last-Minute Stocking Stuffers Under $10

Stocking stuffers are always the last thing on everyone’s list. If you’re still looking for some awesome stocking stuffers I’ve got you covered! Here are 10 last-minute stocking stuffers that will make kids, teens, and adults happy! Scratch Art Box of Rainbow Mini Notes – $6.22This true “scratchpad” will be a hit with adults and…

Candied Walnuts -Super Quick Make Them Now

These quick candied walnuts are the best thing ever and they’re ready in less than five minutes! I have had a nut allergy since my 20s, or so I thought. Recently I went to an allergist and after a four-hour food challenge found out I was no longer allergic to tree nuts. A whole world of possibilities has…

Wordless Wednesday – By the Fire

Last week we got a 1/4 cord of wood, not enough to last us the season, but plenty to get started and keep the wood ring full and the fire going for a couple of weeks. I also received a handmade steel fire poker forged by my daughter! Continue Reading ….

Too Much Screen Time Isn’t The Parent’s Fault

I agree with quite a few things the author says what I don’t agree with is how she places the responsibility of all of this squarely on the parents.

What is Unschooling?

Self-Directed Learning – Learning to Play the Guitar on a Road Trip Unschooling and homeschooling are often used interchangeably but are two very different methods of learning or “education”. According to Wikipedia: “Unschooling is an educational method and philosophy that advocates learner-chosen activities as a primary means for learning.” While correct, this is a fairly weak definition because it…

Amazon Prime Day Deals You Can Get Now!

  Amazon Prime Day is Black Friday in July! This annual event,  exclusive to Prime Members, is tomorrow July 11th. The deals are exclusively for Prime Member so don’t miss out! Get ready for it by signing up for a FREE Prime Membership 30 days! You’ll find hundreds of thousands of amazing deals, with new deals starting as often as…

Friday Finds – Creative DIY Outdoor Lighting Ideas

Recently we did some diy outdoor lighting ourselves and added a couple of overhead light strands to our deck. I couldn’t be happier about how it turned out and it got me looking for other interesting diy outdoor lighting projects. Here are a few I found for you: Continue Reading ….