As a mom of 11, I need to find ways to keep our Christmas stockings extremely frugal. For us, dollar stores are the way to go! Although four of our children are actually now adults, since the ones who have moved out still come over every Christmas morning, they ALL get a stocking.
Here’s what’s in them!
Category: Frugal Living
Money-Saving Tips for Large Families
It’s a common school of thought that raising a large family automatically means big $$$. As homeschoolers, it’s imperative for us to cut costs wherever we can. Today, I’m sharing this video from the Patreon archives of how we do what we do.
Favorite Homeschool Hacks | The Indispensable Whiteboard
The whiteboard is one of the most underrated homeschool tools. Not only are they great for teaching (obviously!), but they’re also crucial in our family for keeping order to our day.
Today I’m sharing one of my favorite homeschool hacks. Anything that helps me keep my sanity deserves to be on the A-list. 😉
Gardening Books for Kids!
Can you believe that it’s July already? Yowzers, that went fast! Here in Pennsylvania, it’s been hot, hot, hot, and today was no exception.
If you’re a homeschooling family who takes a summer break, don’t miss out on the opportunity for a fantastic summertime nature study idea – gardening! Today I decided to share with you some books that will both inspire you and give you tons of ideas to get started. Continue reading “Gardening Books for Kids!”
How to Homeschool with Living Books
I love homeschooling. And I love books, so what better than to combine the two?
Now I’m not talking textbooks here – no thank you! As a homeschool mom, it is extremely important to me that my kids are learning in a way that is interesting and engaging, and, unfortunately, textbooks just don’t fit those criteria in my humble opinion. Continue reading “How to Homeschool with Living Books”
7 Ways to Use YouTube in Your Homeschool
I’ve said it before, and I’ll say it again: I have a love/hate relationship with technology.
As much as I would love to time travel back to the pioneer days, I also love the fact that we have so much information right at our fingertips.
Although, admittedly, this social media platform is filled with more than its share of dumbed down and downright inappropriate videos, with a bit of pre-screening and supervision, this website can be one of the most valuable resources you’ll ever use in your homeschool.
As a mom of 11, homeschooling frugally is a must for me, and I know I’m not alone, so today, I’m going to share with you… Continue reading “7 Ways to Use YouTube in Your Homeschool”
Is the Library Enough? The Truth About Homeschooling Without Textbooks
The life of a homeschool mom comes with many side effects:
- glitter all over the floor
- yesterday’s science experiments in the fridge
- never making it to the bathroom alone
- constant questions from the kids
- constant questions from curious adults
It’s that last item that prompted this post today. Continue reading “Is the Library Enough? The Truth About Homeschooling Without Textbooks”
20 Blind Bag Stocking Stuffers for $5 or Less!
As a mom of 11, Christmas shopping can be tricky for me. Since I have so many children to buy for, I have to make sure that:
a. The gifts are affordable, and
b. They’re something that my kids will actually play with.
In the past, I strictly stuck to items from the dollar store for stocking stuffers. The problem was that, while they were only $1, they always ended up either getting broken, lost, or thrown away within a week after Christmas was over.
Not a good feeling. Continue reading “20 Blind Bag Stocking Stuffers for $5 or Less!”
Our Homeschool Morning Basket for 4th, 5th, 6th, and 8th Grade
As a relaxed homeschooling family, our family’s combined learning time is crucial to our everyday routine. When you’ve got multiple children learning- all at separate levels- consolidating your homeschool regimen as much as possible is an absolute must.
For us, this happens during our daily morning time.
As with all homeschooling techniques, morning time can and will look different for everyone. One thing that most families who incorporate this routine into their day will have in common is a morning basket. Continue reading “Our Homeschool Morning Basket for 4th, 5th, 6th, and 8th Grade”
Fall-Related Unit Studies and Homeschool Activities
I cannot believe that fall is already here. It seems like only yesterday I was celebrating the first day of summer.
Time flies when you’re having fun!
As much as I wish the warm weather could stay forever, there’s just something about this season that inspires creativity in me that I never knew existed. With the smell of the changing leaves, the colorful trees everywhere, and the crunching sound beneath our feet as we take our walks, the kids and I all love to incorporate these experiences into our homeschool routine.
With this in mind, today I’m going to share with you a list of autumn-related unit studies and hands-on activities. Enjoy! Continue reading “Fall-Related Unit Studies and Homeschool Activities”
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