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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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    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 looking for some online game schooling resources? Check out EdAlive and this review for Typing Tournament Online and Maths Invaders Online!

    EdAlive Review

    May 23, 2019

    Raising Curious Minds: How to Keep the Love of Learning Alive in Your Child

    April 24, 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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    Unschooling With Big Brother Watching

    March 2, 2021
    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
    white teddy bear reading a book on a blue background. how we discovered unschooling.

    Our Discovery of Unschooling

    April 24, 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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    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
    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
    People often love to share their opinions about how you choose to live your life and parent your children. When you decide to homeschool, be prepared.

    Be Confident In Your Choice To Homeschool

    September 5, 2018
  • 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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    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
    Sight words can be a wonderful introduction to reading for your child. Luckily, we have been able to review a program from The Crafty Classroom all about sight words!

    Using Sight Words – Crafty Classroom Review

    July 17, 2019

    Deschooling: How to Transition from Traditional School to Unschooling

    March 31, 2025
  • 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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    Sight words can be a wonderful introduction to reading for your child. Luckily, we have been able to review a program from The Crafty Classroom all about sight words!

    Using Sight Words – Crafty Classroom Review

    July 17, 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
    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 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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    Learning to cook is such an important life skill. Having your children in the kitchen with you is a great way to introduce them to cooking.

    Learning To Cook – Children In The Kitchen

    February 18, 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
    toy school bus sits on a shelf surrounded by old books

    Unschooling With Big Brother Watching

    March 2, 2021
  • 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 am a large family mom and I have stopped making freezer meals. Shocker, I know. Why would I do this? Aren't easy freezer meals a lifesaver? Not anymore!

    LARGE FAMILY Mom Stopped Making FREEZER MEALS

    July 26, 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.

    My Imperfect Bullet Journal

    May 6, 2019

    Grow Wild Review: The Whole-Child, Whole-Family Nature-Rich Guide To Moving More

    July 31, 2021
  • 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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    How to Supplement Your Child’s Education During (and After) the Pandemic

    November 23, 2021

    Toddler Toys From Ikea -Inexpensive Gift Ideas

    December 11, 2020

    Children’s Books Recommendation – Large Family Library Haul

    May 20, 2018
  • 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.
    Home and Lifestyle

    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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    This month I read a lot of books based on spirituality and motivation. These inspirational books motivated me to start 2019 going down the right path.

    What I Read This Month – Spirituality and Inspirational Books

    February 1, 2019

    Tips For Successful Freezer Meals Cooking

    June 16, 2018

    Minimalist Wardrobe – Clothes Do Not Make Me

    March 24, 2018
  • 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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    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
    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

    How to Supplement Your Child’s Education During (and After) the Pandemic

    November 23, 2021
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