We love themed crafts throughout the year… but with the end of the school year, it can get busy to prep and plan something fun for the summer holidays. Years ago, I worked with Melissa and Doug to create some patriotic craft ideas for Labor Day. These crafts are great choices for Memorial Day and […]
Summer Learning at Home Ideas (PLUS Giveaway!)
Little brains are ready for a break (and mama brains too!). Warm weather, blossoming gardens, and beach waves beckon us to play. And play we shall this summer! Yet, heading into summer, we don’t want to lose all the great gains we’ve accomplished through the year. I keep a short list (and an activity basket!) […]
Homeschool Your Hobby: Ideas + FREE Printable
One aspect I adore about homeschooling my kids is the ability to share my hobbies and passions with them. Or to pursue new hobbies as a family! So when Wendy Speake asked to interview me for the Homeschool Solutions podcast about how we homeschool our hobbies, I was all in! Here’s how to homeschool your […]
Craft Activities for Stay-At-Home Fun
Have we used up all the ideas yet? We’re heading into our 8th week of staying home, so perhaps it’s a good time for some fresh ideas. I have craft activities for stay-at-home fun for everyone! There’s a little of this and that, so browse the ideas – I’ve done every one with or for […]
10+ Baby Steps to Better Family Health
Our family history of striving for better health started about ten years ago. And we’re still learning! But a decade later, we’re decidedly making better choices more often than not! Here’s 10 Baby Steps to better family health that you can work on too! I have listed these as 10 categories, but inside this post […]
Help for parenting struggles right now
Over the years, I’ve written many posts with EASY tips and tricks for parenting and motherhood. I love it when a plan comes together. But right now, so many of our plans are falling apart. So I’ve gathered up my best posts as help for parenting struggles right now! Maybe you’re just making it through […]
Top 10 Faith Resources for Families
This is a guest post by Amanda White, author of the ohamanda.com site where she shares her story of motherhood and leading her kids to the Lord and how other families can learn to impress God’s Word on their kids’ hearts. Today she shares her favorite faith resources for families with us! Here’s Amanda! Top […]
How to Engage Preschoolers on Zoom
Can you believe I even wrote that title? Screen-free or low-tech mama, me?! Well, coronavirus has changed everything it seems! In the past two weeks my boys have been online for hours each week, thanks to all their activities going virtual: piano lessons, homeschool co-op, church, saying hi to friends and family, and more! As […]
Throw a Great Birthday Party Without Leaving Home (PLUS Giveaway!)
When it comes to throwing birthday parties, there are so many options. Most of the time. But in our current world situation as I write, most families are having to change plans entirely! I grieve with you the loss of plans made. However, I encourage you, that you can still make this day a blast! […]
Why Your Strong Friends Aren’t Okay Right Now. (And How To Help Us)
You know that meme “Check on your strong friend”? Well, they may not be okay. As we move deeper into the 2020 coronavirus pandemic, I’ve been struggling. And afraid to say it. But I need to say something. So today I’m writing to tell you why your strong friends aren’t okay right now. (And how […]
