I have to admit that one of my favorite things in life is office supplies! Who doesn't love the smell of a brand new box of crayons? I sometimes have to hold back the urge to buy new art supplies on a yearly bases because let's be honest...I still have everything I need...from last year! … Continue reading 10 Things I Believe Every Homeschooling Momma Needs!
0-5 Multiplication Pages Giveaway!
My daughter really struggled to memorize her multiplication tables! One of the biggest factors that played in her struggle was...of all things...skip counting! She could skip count to a catchy tune like a pro but sit her down to a page of multiplication and she would take HOURS to finish it! "Why is that?", you … Continue reading 0-5 Multiplication Pages Giveaway!
The Big Yellow Bus
Ahh.. the big yellow bus! For some parents, it is the end of summer and the beginning of FREEDOM. For most homeschool parents, it becomes a threat to remind their children about how good they have it at home. For me, sometimes it seems to be the answer to the tired worn out homeschooling momma … Continue reading The Big Yellow Bus
Be the Change that You Wish to See in Your Children.
Did you know that children are not always naturals at certain things? It's true! We expect our children to be naturals at being kind, sharing, being tidy...etc, but in truth they are self serving. Its not a natural thing for our children to have all of the right tools that will guide them into being … Continue reading Be the Change that You Wish to See in Your Children.
Kids Fly Free? Frontier is now offering a “Kids fly free” option!
Love to travel as a family? Well, this deal may be exactly what you need! For just $59.99 a year, your kids can fly free! Sound too good to be true? Here is what we know... Must be a Discount Den Member To be a Discount Den Member, you must pay $59.99 a year. This … Continue reading Kids Fly Free? Frontier is now offering a “Kids fly free” option!
Cultivating a Love for Art
Why is Art so Important? Art is hands down, my favorite subject. Art teaches us a lot about history and is always a fun way to approach other subjects. I don't know about yours, but my kids are visual learners. I have found this to be true for most children of this generation! Art is … Continue reading Cultivating a Love for Art
Tips and Tricks to Homeschooling
I have been homeschooling for almost six years! My daughter was four years old when we started our homeschool adventure. Just thinking about it makes it hard for me to believe! We have learned a lot together as a family and I have learned even more as a homeschool mom. Here are five things that … Continue reading Tips and Tricks to Homeschooling
How young should you start homeschooling your kids?
I have two stories to relay to you with this topic. One full of tears and one of ease. The first story begins something like this... I began homeschooling my daughter at the tender age of four (almost five). She was (and is) a very bright student, of course, being the first child, she excelled … Continue reading How young should you start homeschooling your kids?
Encouraging Young Readers
Teaching a child to read can be very difficult for some and for others it is a walk in the park. I have two kids and both have taken very different roads in their reading journey. Here are six tips that I have found helpful in teaching both of my wonderful kiddos! Libraries are so … Continue reading Encouraging Young Readers
Visiting Kansas City on a Dime.
Kansas City is one of my favorite places to visit with my husband. We both love the city and all of the culture and beauty this vibrant city has to offer. Each year it is at the top of our list of places we would like to escape to in celebration of our anniversary. Whether … Continue reading Visiting Kansas City on a Dime.