Has your experience with homeschool science been positive or negative? It can certainly be challenging when it's not a subject that you're fluent in. And it may get more difficult as your students grow and the curriculum becomes more complicated. Earlier this year, I shared some tips from science professor, Greg Landry. Here's his latest advice about doing science right! This guest post is sponsored by College Prep Science, copyright 2020 I recently talked with a homeschool mom of four Continue Reading
Easy Beef Popover
A tasty, easy-to-make meal is a great way to start your week. And this one is made mainly from items you probably already have on hand. A long time ago, my mother shared a "beef popover" recipe with me, and I adapted it to incorporate Manwich sauce (a family favorite). This recipe is made with a savory ground beef mixture on the bottom and a tender golden crust. The sweet and tangy sauce adds a lot of heartiness to this dish. You can choose from several varieties; my top pick is Continue Reading
Boredom Busters: All Around Bustletown Book Giveaway!
I bet that you and your children are looking forward to another change in season. Warmer temperatures dispel viruses and lure us outdoors for more sunshine and fresh air! But until that time is here for good, consider this marvelous set of picture books by Rotraut Susanne Berner. The All Around Bustletown oversized board books take you through all four seasons - winter, spring, summer and fall - and let you follow recurring characters as they move about the city and countryside. If your Continue Reading
FREE and Cheap Resources for Teaching Children at Home
School closures and job uncertainty have American parents not only seeking out home learning resources, but ones that are free or inexpensive. This list is for you! But first, this book is a must-have for any parent who's homeschooling on a budget. Homeschool Your Child for Free has been a consistent best-seller since its release in 2000, and has been newly revised and updated: Free Worksheets I've been using these sites for years to print supplemental worksheets for my Continue Reading
5 Things That Will Make Life Easier for a New Mother
If you're a new mother (or will be soon), catering to your baby's needs is probably the highest thing on your priority list. It's easy to get lost in the midst of diapering, feeding, bathing and cuddling, but don't forget that you're in for quite a ride, physically and emotionally! Having been a mother ten times over, I'd like to share my list of the top five needs that often get overlooked. Support Your place is with your newborn, but that can leave a lot of other things undone. So line up Continue Reading