Getting Ready for our First “Official” Year of Homeschooling

We have always considered ourselves homeschoolers but this year we face our first real challenge, registering with the state. Since our oldest is now 8 she needs to be registered with our local school district as a homeschooler. Within the next month I will submit our affidavit and our educational goals for the next year….

7 Under-Appreciated Things About Homeschooling

I love homeschooling but sometimes I forget how different my life (and my kid’s lives) would be if we didn’t homeschool. Here are my 7 most under-appreciated things about homeschooling that I should be immensely thankful for. Continue Reading ….

Homeschoolers are Rarely at Home.

There is a common misconception out their that homeschoolers spend their days sitting in their homes with one of their parents doing workbooks and literally schooling at home.  I’m sure that they are out there those who subscribe to this extreme version of homeschooling and bring the classroom home but have yet to meet anyone doing this.  The…

3 Free Ways to Keep in Touch with Santa – Friday Finds

Christmas #19 – The Timberland Santa by kevindooley I don’t know about you but I love the magic of Santa and I try to keep it alive for my girls each year.  This year there are more ways than ever to keep in touch with the big guy himself. Continue Reading ….

Catch Santa in Your House! – Keepsake Photo Giveaway

[ad name=”Above Content”] My oldest is almost 8 and has been asking a lot of questions about Santa and his existence lately but this photo of Santa in our house should keep her convinced for at least another year.  iCaughtSanta.com allows you to upload a photo of your Christmas scene and add in their Santa….

5 Life Lessons Learned from Homeschooling

I was thinking today about our homeschooling journey and how much I personally have learned from the experience so here are 5 life lessons that I have learned from homeschooling. Worrying is useless and gets you nowhere. I used to, and still do somewhat, worry about the path I’m taking my girls down but I try to…