How Faith Shapes Our Homeschool & Family Life

As we near the end of the year and reflect on this Christmas season, I wanted to share a blog post that’s a little different. This is a reflection on how our beliefs shape our homeschool and the lifestyle we’ve chosen as a family. I don’t tend to talk about religion often on my platforms.ContinueContinue reading “How Faith Shapes Our Homeschool & Family Life”

Black Friday Deals + Favorite Family Gifts

I know most of us think of Black Friday as the time when retailers offer huge discounts, but over the years I’ve discovered something even better: many of our favorite activities, memberships, and family experiences also run amazing Black Friday deals! If there’s a place you love taking your kids (or a place you wishContinueContinue reading “Black Friday Deals + Favorite Family Gifts”

Homeschooling Through the Holidays

One of our holiday traditions that was… ahem… lovingly forced upon me (insert sarcasm here) is our advent calendar. Several years ago, my mother-in-law gifted it to our kids — one of those adorable wooden ones with 25 tiny boxes you’re supposed to fill, starting on December 1st. Sweet, right? Except it’s also a lotContinueContinue reading “Homeschooling Through the Holidays”

How to Start Homeschooling: A Step-by-Step Guide for New Homeschool Moms

* This is not intended to be legal advice. Please conduct your own research for the laws concerning your area. If you’re thinking about starting homeschooling — whether your children are currently in public school or you’re beginning their education journey from the start — this post is for you. As a homeschooling mom ofContinueContinue reading “How to Start Homeschooling: A Step-by-Step Guide for New Homeschool Moms”

The Evolution of Our Homeschool Space

Our homeschool space has really evolved over the years. When we first moved into this house, we had plenty of room to grow. It’s a three-bedroom home with two living spaces; one upstairs and one off the dining room on the main floor. Back then, I felt spoiled. I was an ambitious preschool teacher withContinueContinue reading “The Evolution of Our Homeschool Space”

Our Homeschool Curriculum Lineup for This Year

* I do earn a small commission from affiliate links I love seeing how other families structure their homeschool days, so I thought I’d share what we’re using this year for curriculum. Every child learns differently, and one of the gifts of homeschooling is being able to meet them where they are. This is what’sContinueContinue reading “Our Homeschool Curriculum Lineup for This Year”

The Homeschool Supplies We Actually Use

* I do make a small commission from affiliate links Check out this Amazon link for our most loved school supplies! Over the years, I’ve really learned that sticking to the basics is where it’s at when it comes to school supplies. Whether you’re starting with preschool, kindergarten, or even middle school, my kids allContinueContinue reading “The Homeschool Supplies We Actually Use”

What Idaho Homeschool Families Need to Know About the New Parental Choice Tax Credit

*The following information is my own personal interpretation of this new tax credit. This is not professional advice. If you homeschool in Idaho, there’s a new opportunity on the horizon that could be a great source of financial help when it comes to your child’s education—and it’s called the Idaho Parental Choice Tax Credit. ThisContinueContinue reading “What Idaho Homeschool Families Need to Know About the New Parental Choice Tax Credit”

Transform Your Homeschooling: Creative Field Trip Ideas

One of the best perks of homeschooling is you can use the local places around you as field trips! It is an easy and often free way to explore, learn, drive curiosity and teach. Several weeks ago I wanted to go get some fresh honey from the honey store. Instead of just running in realContinueContinue reading “Transform Your Homeschooling: Creative Field Trip Ideas”

Navigating Summer Break: A Homeschooling Guide

May will be over before we know it and my kids + everyone I chat with about school asks the big question. When is summer break?!! The short answer is, we are doing part time school for the summer. The long answer is the longer I homeschool, the more our schedule goes with the demandsContinueContinue reading “Navigating Summer Break: A Homeschooling Guide”