I love sharing a copy of our homeschool schedule before the school year actually starts. I did the same thing last year. It’s really helpful for me to get all my ducks in a row and nail down the details so I can have them in mind as I plan actual lessons. In a sense, this […]
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Curriculum Picks for Our Multi-Age Homeschool: 2018-2019

Curious to know what homeschooling curriculum our family is using this year? Want to see what we’ve chosen for all the ages and stages that will be learning under our roof this year? Read on to see a full list of the resources we’ve picked! Pin0 Share0 Tweet0 Share +10 Family Schooling ResourcesWe love to […]
A Day in our Homeschool Life

Here at the end of February, we’re in a bit of a rhythm with the homeschool schedule. Are you curious to know what a day looks like for us? Follow us through our routine and see what homeschooling looks like in this large family! Pin0 Share0 Tweet0 Share +10 Homeschool Schedule for 2/26/185:30 a.m.My day […]
Including Family Fitness in Your Homeschool

I admit – fitness is definitely not my forte. It’s something I’ve struggled to do for myself, and something I haven’t managed to add into our homeschool routine. Of course, the kids get lots of exercise and outdoor playtime. But today, I’m excited to be able to share with you some great ideas for family […]
Gift Giving for a Large Family

It’s true – children are a blessing. And having a large family can be really fun during the holidays! But how do you manage gift giving? And what suggestions can you offer to relatives who want to bless your children with gifts without spending their whole holiday budget on your family? The Family Gift Because […]
100+ Pregnancy and Postpartum Hacks from a Homeschool Mom of 8

There’s one thing for sure about homeschooling: it encompasses all of life. And all of life is fair game for homeschooling! So, when mama is expecting, you can bet that pregnancy and postpartum issues are on the list of homeschool management concerns! I’m going to be really honest with you. I’m not a nutrition or […]
Our 2017-2018 Homeschool Schedule Preview

If you’re an email subscriber, you’ll know that we’re following a slightly modified school schedule this year. We just had baby number eight in August, so we’re on “summer break” now and will start school in October (oh the joys of homeschool flexibility!). September is homeschool planning month for me and I’ve been working on our […]