A couple of years ago I ran across this article in The Atlantic about an image that had been posted on Google+ about withholding the wi-fi password until the day’s chores were …

So you want to meet your step goal? Here’s how to walk 10,000 steps a day and meet your goal! Since this article first went live in the summer of …

Homeschool curriculum can be the biggest challenge for new homeschoolers and veteran homeschoolers alike. Here’s how we decide what to do. We’ve tried a variety of curriculums – some pre-packaged …

The dry erase markers won’t budge and there’s so much built up marker on the board. We almost gave up hope on it a couple of years ago, but then we discovered …

But thinking about and actually planning a picnic with your kids may be two entirely different things. Here are some tips to make your next picnic with your kids as wonderful of …

Okay, so I missed Friday for this free printable, but I was just so excited to show you the Chester’s Way Mouse Headband yesterday I couldn’t wait even a day to publish …

Hackschooling or homeschooling – are they one in the same? Logan LaPlante asks during his TEDx Talk at the University of Nevada. What if? If you are on the fence …

Socialization and homeschooling. They are the topic of almost every non-homeschooler’s conversation with a new homeschool acquaintance. Here’s the answer to that question. If you homeschool, you probably have a …

After all, homeschool kids are really no different than their public school counterparts when it comes to wanting a break after a long year.   Thankfully, there are plenty of …

Whether you are having a huge barbeque or a quiet Independence Day this year, these crafts will make a nice addition to your celebration either way.  The crafts are quick …

These homeschool planners offer a lot of options and can make homeschooling easier. We have switched back and forth between paper planners and online planners throughout the years.  Each has …

Homeschooling can sometimes be challenging on those dayswhen no one seems to want to work, but with the right song to start the morning, it can make everything a bit better. …

Since we vacation in a New Jersey beach town with a fabulous boardwalk, there are plenty of opportunities for souvenir shopping. With souvenir shopping comes plenty of discussions about how …

If you think homeschooling is the easier choice, think again. Here’s why we homeschool and why you might want to think about it for your family. It’s really not the …

I was introduced to it when I was a child and kept the worn, well-read copy with me throughout college. It’s the story of a young boy who uses a …

It’s our favorite week of the entire year. Despite being “done” school, we always seem to sneak learning into our trip. One of the ways we do it is by …

This post may contain affiliate links. Visit our Disclosures page to learn more. If you were to ask the other members of my family what their “must haves” are for road trips, …

In Pennsylvania, one of the homeschooling requirements is that we keep a log of books that each child reads throughout the school year. When the kids were little I would …

It was a wonderfully warm 80 degrees last weekend – which of course spoiled us for the rest of the Spring – and our high today is supposed to be …

Word play activities are great learning tools all year round, but the holidays seem to make them even more fun than usual. These three Easter-themed activities are perfect for young …