Year-round homeschooling isn't something you ever think about when you are younger. I remember growing up in school and I couldn't wait to get out of school for the summer. However, once I started homeschooling, I realized that there was an argument to be made that learning never stops, it just shifts to different types of learning. What is Year-Round Homeschooling? Year-round … [Read more...] about The Case for Year-Round Homeschooling
2019-2020 Homeschool Year Wrap up
It is time for the 2019-2020 Homeschool Year Wrap up. This year has been like any other for my family. It started on a sour note in August with all three of my kids getting incredibly sick right as we were to start our first day of school. The kids had horrible fevers that lasted longer than normal, and couldn't easily be controlled by medicine or cool baths. We then immediately decided to … [Read more...] about 2019-2020 Homeschool Year Wrap up
2020-2021 Erin Condren Teacher Lesson Planner
It is my favorite time of year! Time for the 2020-2021 Erin Condren Teacher Lesson Planner to be released into the world. This year they released the planner a bit early, and I am so thankful they did. Partly because this has been a really difficult spring with everyone being in their homes. Our way of life is completely different at the moment. And the other part is because I am already … [Read more...] about 2020-2021 Erin Condren Teacher Lesson Planner
How to Meal Plan from your Food Inventory
Last week we talked about food inventories and why they are important to keep, especially in current times, I thought it would be good to go through how to create a meal plan from your food inventory. Several years ago, I tried to start meal planning, however, I was (and still am!) horrible at it. The reason was that I enjoyed cooking so much that I never wanted to make what I had on my … [Read more...] about How to Meal Plan from your Food Inventory
How to Budget in the Midst of Uncertainty
How do you budget in the midst of uncertainty? It seems like budgeting is always at the forefront of homeschoolers' minds. The reason is that most of us are single-income families. Because of that, we know that we need to pinch pennies where we can. But, what happens when uncertainty visits your home? Disclaimer: I am not your financial advisor, please talk to your … [Read more...] about How to Budget in the Midst of Uncertainty
2020-2021 Homeschool Planning: Resources
To understand how we choose homeschool resources for the new year you need to understand how we started homeschooling to begin with. When Emma was 21 months old, I ordered our first homeschool resources. Yes, I was that parent. I thought that the earlier we started, the better. At that point, Emma knew her letters, and seeing as how she was my first child, I obviously knew … [Read more...] about 2020-2021 Homeschool Planning: Resources