As the debate over educational control and choices continues to grow, there is also a constant conversation about How to Afford Homeschooling. Should the government give funds to homeschoolers? Should homeschoolers get tax breaks since their kids aren’t using public funds? Are there other financial benefits of homeschooling? In this post, I’ll explain how some …
In your quest for secular homeschool curriculum, you have no doubt encountered Torchlight. It is one of the most recognized curricula in secular homeschool circles. I wrote a bit about it in my overall secular curriculum reviews, but I’ll go more into depth with this Torchlight Curriculum Review here. Hopefully it will help you make …
You can almost feel it in the air, can’t you? It’s almost summer time which means we are almost done with this school year. Some of us are more relaxed in our daily routines, but I still love these last day of school traditions for homeschoolers. It’s a fun way to mark the seasonal transition …
Are you wishing you had a bit of extra cash each month to cover bill or even money for homeschool supplies and experiences? Is it even possible for a homeschool mom to have a job? Keep reading for legit jobs for homeschool moms. Most of these are options I have tried myself so you will …
As a homeschooling family, you know the learning never really ends. Summer can be a great time to make memories and have extra days of fun along with your daily dose of learning. Family bucket lists give everyone a chance to choose a fun memory-making experience no matter your location or budget. We usually break …
Is there a subject you struggle to teach in your homeschool, or maybe your current curriculum isn’t capturing the kids’ attention like you thought it would? Homeschooling with videos might be the solution for you. In this post I’ll give you my top recommendations for the Best YouTube Channels for Homeschool. In today’s world we …
If you’ve been in the homeschool world for more than a hot minute, you have undoubtedly heard the term nature study. Now that the weather is turning a bit warmer you might be wondering how to implement nature study into your secular homeschool experience. In this post, I’ll explain what nature study is AND give …
Are you looking for a secular science homeschool curriculum that is both engaging and rigorous? If so, then keep reading my Real Science Odyssey review to see if it is right for your family. This program offers a variety of science topics that are covered in depth, allowing your child to explore the world of …
You’ve probably heard the term “self-care” used a lot lately – you might even find it on social media as cutesy “Self-Care Saturday” posts or “Me Time Mondays”. But how do you implement self-care activities for homeschool moms? What do you do if you don’t have anyone to take the kids so you can get a …
I’m sure I’m not the only homeschool mom who has days when I feel like I’m just going through the motions. You know, the days when it feels like we’re just plodding along and not really getting anywhere. On those days, it can be really helpful to add some educational board games into our homeschool …
