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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!
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    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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  • 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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    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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    May 23, 2019
    We love books and a good novel study around here. When we were given the opportunity to review Britfield & the Lost Crown, we were very excited. Our adventure has only begun.

    Novel Study – Britfield & the Lost Crown

    August 26, 2019
    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.

    The Critical Thinking Co. Review

    May 8, 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.
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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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    January 12, 2022
    One of the hardest things, when joining the unschooling world, is learning to trust your children. How will they learn the fundamentals? Trust them.

    Trust Your Children to Learn – Unschooling Life

    April 3, 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
  • 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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    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
    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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    May 27, 2019
    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.

    Homeschooling in the Summer

    July 8, 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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    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.

    Ancient Greece Homeschool Unit

    July 31, 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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  • 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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    Life is always changing. Your life ebbs and flows through different periods as your interest and desires change. It is the season of change.

    The Season of Change

    August 9, 2018

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  • 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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    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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    May 23, 2019

    Homeschool Sports – 5 Ideas for Physical Education Classes when Homeschooling

    May 10, 2018
    Unschooling happens without the use of curriculum, testing, schedules and grades. Am I a lazy Mom? Here is the truth about unschooling.

    I am A Lazy Mom – The Truth About Unschooling

    January 20, 2019
  • 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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    February 11, 2019
    We are on a journey to create a zero waste home. We love books and have rediscovered our love of the library through zero waste living and minimalism.

    Zero Waste Living By Utilizing The Library

    August 23, 2018
    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.

    Freezer Meals: AIP Soups in Souper Cubes

    May 10, 2019
  • 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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    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
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    Unexpected Educational Opportunities: Stealth Learning

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