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Homeschooling Hindsight: Lessons from our Unpredictable Journey
"A Hearty Helping Of Imperfection, Please." Homeschooling is often pictured as a quiet, orderly process with a clear schedule and predictable outcomes. The reality is quite different. No two days look the same, and a fixed schedule rarely works. Interruptions, fatigue, and unexpected challenges change the course of each day. Certainly not perfect, but it's an endeavor I will not surrender! This post shares lessons I've learned from the unpredictable journey of homeschooling,
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Dec 1, 20254 min read


Amazing Facts About Cornucopias That Every Kid Should Know
From Mythical To Grateful Imagine a magical horn that spills out fruits, vegetables, and all kinds of goodies. This is exactly what a cornucopia is! It’s a symbol you have likely seen during Thanksgiving or harvest festivals, but there’s much more to it than just a pretty decoration. Let’s explore some amazing facts about cornucopias that will surprise and delight you. Get The Complete Cornucopia Worksheet Bundle ! A Helpful Worksheet Set To Aid Your Learner In Understanding
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Nov 23, 20253 min read


Finding Your Homeschool Groove: Embrace Your Unique Learning Style
Which Way To Go? Homeschooling can feel overwhelming with countless curriculum options and teaching resources. Yet, the real beauty of...
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Sep 15, 20254 min read


Unwrapping the Easter Basket: Why Easter Baskets?
A Longtime Tradition Have you ever considered the reason for the Easter basket? Why do we give these baskets full of goodies on Easter...
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Apr 7, 20253 min read


Pushing Past the Details: How to Embrace the Unknown in Homeschooling with Confidence
It's Quite A Task Homeschooling can be an incredibly rewarding journey, yet it often feels overwhelming . Parents juggle curriculum...
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Feb 6, 20254 min read


Embracing the Homeschool Slump: Navigating Slow Seasons of Learning with Your Family
It Happens To All Of Us. It Happens To The Best Of Us. Homeschooling is an absolutely amazing journey. However, it’s not unusual for both...
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Jan 15, 20254 min read


Homeschooling: Is This Right?
It All Just Depends... Some homeschool days can feel like a breeze. Those easy-going days where the lessons and activities run at a great...
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Nov 26, 20243 min read


Homeschool Timing: A Day That Works for You
"You Haven't Started School Yet?" We absolutely have, it just looks different. A Day in the Life Imagine a homeschool day that begins...
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Oct 22, 20243 min read


Homeschool: Expect Delays
Settle In Let's be real for a moment - not every day in the world of homeschooling goes flawlessly. In fact, it's quite the opposite....
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Oct 1, 20243 min read


Embracing the Homeschooling Journey: Dos and Don'ts for Success
Exploring the Dynamic World of Homeschooling Welcome to the diverse realm of homeschooling, where education transcends traditional...
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Sep 24, 20243 min read


Homeschool: The Good, The Bad, And The Ugly
The Truth You Need To Know The Journey Far along our homeschool trail, ready to begin year five of our journey, I knew this was going to...
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Sep 17, 20244 min read


Homeschool Questions:What's The Plan?
"So, What's The Plan?" When it comes to homeschooling, there is one thing you can always count on- questions. Family, friends, neighbors,...
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Aug 27, 20243 min read


Homeschool Empowerment: The Secret to Successful Education
YOU WILL SUCCEED! How Do I Know? In the realm of education, one choice stands out as a beacon of determination, success, and empowerment:...
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Jul 19, 20242 min read


Being A Mom: "It's Not That Hard."
"Being A Mom Is Not That Hard!" A quote that certainly did not come from my lips, but instead from that of a strongly-opinionated...
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Jul 8, 20243 min read


Word Wonders: Creative Language Activities
Are you ready to embark on an exciting journey that will expand your language skills in a fun and engaging way? Look no further because I...
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Jun 19, 20243 min read


Jellyfish Facts For Kids
Float Into Facts! DRIFTING ALONG Nearing the end of our fourth year of homeschooling, we were drifting along our last remaining lessons...
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May 25, 20243 min read


Homeschool Resiliency
Encouragement and insight to help homeschoolers stay strong through it all.
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May 7, 20242 min read


Homeschool Expectations: Complete Every. Last. Day.
Sick Days, Interrupted Days, Impossible Days- Every Day, Power Through. Over our years of homeschooling, I have encountered an...
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Apr 15, 20242 min read


Homeschool Expectations: "You should know that."
Encouragement And Help For Homeschoolers ... and so should she. It isn't often that I'm met with a statement that makes me rise to defend...
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Apr 6, 20243 min read


Homeschool Skeptics: Why are you questioning?
Bring On The Doubters Every homeschooler, or homeschooler-to-be, has experienced some degree of skepticism. Like a rite of passage, it...
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Mar 20, 20242 min read
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