I sat down to write this life update and immediately found myself scrolling through my camera roll to remember what the last couple of months actually held. Does anyone else do that? It is funny how quickly life moves. Looking back, we had a pretty strong start to the year. There were a few hardContinueContinue reading “Life Lately: Homeschooling, Youth Sports, and Running a Small Business”
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5 Hands-On Homeschool Activities Kids Will Love
At home, we love hands-on projects that bring the kids so much joy. Yes, they can get a little messy, but they’re usually easy to clean up and always worth it. More than anything, these activities create fun memories and keep learning exciting. You’ll notice that many of these projects use the same simple ingredientsContinueContinue reading “5 Hands-On Homeschool Activities Kids Will Love”
5 Tips for Successful Homeschool
When people ask me, “How do you do it all?” I always smile a little. Because the truth is nobody actually does it all. A successful homeschool doesn’t mean perfect attendance, color-coded planners, or finishing every page of curriculum by the end of May just to start again in August. For me, success looks different.ContinueContinue reading “5 Tips for Successful Homeschool”
Teaching Kids to Read at Home: Real Lessons From Seven Years of Homeschool Reading
I have been teaching kids how to read for seven years now, and there is a lot I have learned along the way. As we start a new year, maybe you are in the season of teaching a child to read too. I wanted to share some of the most important lessons I have learnedContinueContinue reading “Teaching Kids to Read at Home: Real Lessons From Seven Years of Homeschool Reading”
Why we Pause Formal Homeschool for the Holidays
A few Christmases ago, or rather a few holiday seasons ago, we started taking a break from strict schoolwork from the week of Thanksgiving through the week after New Year’s. I know this can feel really controversial, but we always fill our time. Having just finished this break again, I wanted to share why weContinueContinue reading “Why we Pause Formal Homeschool for the Holidays”
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”
Fall & Fresh Starts: A Rios Family Life Update
I think it’s time for a little life update—just some things the Rios family has been up to lately! We had such a wonderful summer. We enjoyed the slower pace, the lack of schedule, and time on the water. We shared our trip to the Oregon Coast earlier this summer, and we also spent someContinueContinue reading “Fall & Fresh Starts: A Rios Family Life Update”
Starting Homeschool? Don’t Miss These Perks, Discounts, and Resources
Hey mama! If you’re preparing to start homeschooling (or just took the leap), this post is here to help you get your footing—and save some money along the way. I’m sharing everything I wish I had when I started:✅ A free Homeschool ID you can personalize✅ A list of teacher discounts that homeschoolers can claim✅ContinueContinue reading “Starting Homeschool? Don’t Miss These Perks, Discounts, and Resources”
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”