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  • Two boys smiling as they work on a science experiment from Supercharged Science. you looking for a homeschool science program? Check out this review for Supercharged Science - an interactive science program with lots of experiments!
    Play and Learn

    Supercharged Science: a Homeschool Science Review

    I am always looking for new and exciting ways to encourage my children to write more. Their reading and spelling skills are wonderful, but their penmanship could use some help.

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    Rainy Day Renaissance: 7 Indoor Activities That Spark Joy and Learning

    June 14, 2025
  • Why We Unschool, A hand in silhouette holds a jar up to the sky and is capturing a galaxy of stars within the jar.
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    Why We Unschool

    Why would anyone want to unschool? The reason why we unschool is we want to embrace the curiosity and enjoyment of learning that children naturally have.

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    Two children stare out at the beautiful turquoise water of Grassi Lakes in Canmore Alberta. The warm weather is here, public schools are out. Are you homeschooling in the summer? For us, learning never stops, the opportunities just change.

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    July 8, 2019
    What kind of resources work for unschooling? Check out this SchoolhouseTeachers.com review and see if it might be a perfect fit for your family.

    SchoolhouseTeachers.com Review from an Unschooling Mom

    February 6, 2019

    Top 3 Child-Friendly Hikes Near Revelstoke, British Columbia

    July 5, 2018
  • Does your child love to read but struggles to comprehend what they have read? Check out these 7 tips to improve reading comprehension from an unschool mom.
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    7 Tips to Improve Reading Comprehension

    Does your child love to read but struggles to comprehend what they have read? Check out these 7 tips to improve reading comprehension from an unschool mom.

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    Raising Resilient Kids: How Homeschooling Families Can Inspire Healthy Choices

    June 6, 2025
    One of my many goals for 2019 is to get outside more. Join my #365HourChallenge and get more vitamin nature into your life! Complete with FREE bullet journal inspired printable!

    #365HourChallenge – Get Outside More In 2019

    January 24, 2019
    As parents and as human beings, we need a community for support. Creating an unschool community in your life can benefit you in so many ways.

    The Importance Of Community – Unschool Life

    July 16, 2019
  • Are you wanting to increase your children's typing skills and speed (or your own)? Check out this review for Typing Tournament Online from EdAlive!
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    Typing Tournament Online – Review

    Are you wanting to increase your children's typing skills and speed (or your own)? Check out this review for Typing Tournament Online from EdAlive!

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    Children’s Books Recommendation – Large Family Library Haul

    May 20, 2018
    Do your kids love puzzles and video games? If so, you should check out this review for Matific Galaxy - an award winning math game for grades K-6!

    Matific Galaxy Review

    June 26, 2019
    My family love to read. We are always looking for new books. Recently, I got the chance to review The Heart Changer from Jarm Del Boccio, Author.

    The Heart Changer – Book Review

    July 11, 2019
  • Are you looking for a fun math program to add to your homeschool tool kit? If your children love space themes or retro games check out Maths Invaders Online from EdAlive. Invaders Online from EdAlive.
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    Maths Invaders Online

    Are you looking for a fun math program to add to your homeschool tool kit? If your children love space themes or retro games check out our review of Math Invaders Online from EdAlive.

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    We're always looking for personalized learning opportunities to add to our homeschool plan. This IXL Learning Review will explain how we use IXL in our home.

    IXL Learning Review – A Fun Way To Learn

    February 20, 2019
    I love art. As an experienced art teacher, I love inspiring children to get messy and create art. This homeschool art supply list will get you started on your artistic journey.

    Homeschool Art Supplies: K-6

    August 28, 2019
    Does your child love to read but struggles to comprehend what they have read? Check out these 7 tips to improve reading comprehension from an unschool mom.

    7 Tips to Improve Reading Comprehension

    May 25, 2019
  • Are you looking for some online game schooling resources? Check out EdAlive and this review for Typing Tournament Online and Maths Invaders Online!
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    EdAlive Review

    Are you looking for some online game schooling resources? Check out this review for EdAlive. We were able to test out both Typing Tournament Online and Math Invaders Online!

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    The Solar System – Techie Homeschool Mom Review

    April 22, 2019
    As parents and as human beings, we need a community for support. Creating an unschool community in your life can benefit you in so many ways.

    The Importance Of Community – Unschool Life

    July 16, 2019
    Ancient Greece has been a topic of conversation in our home for many moons now. Incorporating an Ancient Greece homeschool unit has been so much fun.

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    July 31, 2019
  • These AIP soups are great to freeze ahead of time to have an easy dinner on a busy day. On days where you are not feeling well or are just busy, having freezer meals planned is very beneficial.
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    Freezer Meals: AIP Soups in Souper Cubes

    These AIP soups are great to freeze ahead of time to have an easy dinner on a busy day. On days where you are not feeling well or are just busy, having freezer meals planned is very beneficial. Living with a chronic illness can sometimes make it hard to work up the energy or desire to cook dinner. Having freezer meals makes life so much easier on those days. I recently started eating an AIP diet. The Auto-Immune Protocol is designed to help reduce the inflammation in the body and eliminate triggers from your diet. I have always had many food sensitivities which make my symptoms worse. Since all of…

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    I love being able to look through my bujo for inspiration. Tracking accomplishments, projects and progress in my bullet journal keeps me motivated. For me, my journals allow me to track my accomplishments for the day and it gives me a visual reminder of how much I have actually done.

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    April 6, 2019

    Tips For Successful Freezer Meals Cooking

    June 16, 2018

    Whole Body Barefoot – Book Review

    March 25, 2018
  • The Critical Thinking Co. has created a learning resource for aspiring detectives in your family. This review is for the Critical Thinking Detective - Vocabulary Book 2; an engaging way to introduce new vocabulary words and critical thinking.
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    The Critical Thinking Co. Review

    The Critical Thinking Co. has created a learning resource for aspiring detectives in your family. This review is for the Critical Thinking Detective - Vocabulary Book 2; an engaging way to introduce new vocabulary words and critical thinking.

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    Why We Unschool, A hand in silhouette holds a jar up to the sky and is capturing a galaxy of stars within the jar.

    Why We Unschool

    May 27, 2019
    I love art. As an experienced art teacher, I love inspiring children to get messy and create art. This homeschool art supply list will get you started on your artistic journey.

    Homeschool Art Supplies: K-6

    August 28, 2019

    Child-Led Learning: How to Nurture Curiosity Without a Curriculum

    March 23, 2025
  • All across social media are images of beautiful, perfect bujos, which can intimidate. To inspire you to start your own, here is my imperfect bullet journal.
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    My Imperfect Bullet Journal

    All across social media are images of beautiful, perfect bujos, which can intimidate. To inspire you to start your own, here is my imperfect bullet journal.

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    The Connection Between Sleep and Emotional Well-Being for Parents

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  • white teddy bear reading a book on a blue background. how we discovered unschooling.
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    Our Discovery of Unschooling

    There are so many approached to homeschooling. When we discovered unschooling, we were hooked. Here is our story about how we discovered unschooling.

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    February 28, 2025
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    April 22, 2019
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    Unschooling With Big Brother Watching

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