Family and Home Life

Fall Nature Craft Projects
October 18, 2024

3 Fun Fall Nature Craft Projects for Your Homeschool

By now, you are settled (or mostly settled!) into a homeschool routine that is working well for your family. You may be surprised to discover that there is free time available to pursue other activities and interests! Fall is the perfect time of year to incorporate nature-based activities and craft projects.

Summer Days Slipping Away?
August 12, 2024

Summer Days Slipping Away? 3 Ways to Make the Most of Them

You can feel the summer days slipping away, but how can you make the most of what’s left? It may be easier than you think! Here are some ideas for carving out more of those moments that matter, while ending the summer rested and refreshed.

What is Social Emotional Intelligence?
July 17, 2024

What is Social Emotional Intelligence?

Social Emotional Learning - I am sure you have heard the phrase. It’s the new buzz word circulating the educational realm. This phrase may be described as 21st century skillscharacter education, or soft skills. You may wonder, what exactly do these terms mean?

Summer Schooling
June 12, 2024

5 Summer Schooling Activities to Spice Up Your Break

While many find themselves enjoying the lazy days of summer, some of us find ourselves restless – in need of more direction. If this describes you, here are a few ideas to spice up your summer through fun and educational learning opportunities!

Finding Joy in Winter
January 29, 2024

Finding Joy in Winter: Fun Activity Ideas for the Season!

There is no greater joy, as a kid, than to open one’s eyes in the morning and see your world blanketed in snow. For some, this joy and enthusiasm wanes as we grow and must navigate our world, now covered in frozen fractals. For children, this joy should be fostered. Winter is full of magic and wonder ready for children of all ages to encounter. Let’s fill your arsenal with winter literature, games, activities, and crafts this season!

It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year!
December 7, 2023

It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year!

Christmas is the time for making special memories with your kids. Now that our four children are ages 18-23, we look back and realize even more that it was the little things that made the best memories. I love listening to them reminisce and recall favorite traditions and experiences. Here’s just a few!

When All Else Fails…Take a Rest
September 20, 2023

Manners Still Matter

The more our culture changes it has become quite apparent that as a society we have lost our sense of etiquette/manners. We must change this trend! It starts, of course, at home with our example and with the educating of our own children.