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    Play and Learn

    The Solar System – Techie Homeschool Mom Review

    Learn about the solar system with us in this Techie Homeschool Mom review. This unschooling family loves interest base and student lead learning - and outer space is always a fascinating topic. Today I will be reviewing the Solar System Online Unit Study.

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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

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

    June 14, 2025
    Jump In is a homeschool writing lesson guide. It works through the complexities of writing essays and the finer points of writing in small increments as to not overwhelm students.

    Jump In – Homeschool Writing Review

    June 19, 2019
  • Do your children love hands on learning and science? Check out this review of CrossWired Science - a new program for the scientist in all of us.
    Play and Learn

    CrossWired Science Review

    Do your children love hands-on learning and science? Check out this review of CrossWired Science – a new program for the scientist in all of us. The favourite subject in our household is science. My boys love learning about the world around them and exploring through tactile, hands-on experiments. When we had the opportunity to review the Fluid Dynamics and Sound portion of the CrossWired Science site, we were excited to get started. What Is CrossWired Science? CrossWired Science is a whole new way to do science. This program is still in its infancy but has already proven itself to be a valuable part of our homeschool toolbox. Scientists of…

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    Homeschool Sports – 5 Ideas for Physical Education Classes when Homeschooling

    May 10, 2018
    toy school bus sits on a shelf surrounded by old books

    Unschooling With Big Brother Watching

    March 2, 2021
    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
  • No matter your beliefs about what happens after we die, talking about death can be hard. What is even harder, is talking to children about death. But is so important to do.
    Pregnancy and Parenting

    Talking To Children About Death

    No matter your beliefs about what happens after we die, talking about death can be hard. What is even harder, is talking to children about death. But is so important to do.

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    Mom lays on a gray couch, covered in a fuzzy blue blanket.

    Uh Oh – Mom’s Sick: Surviving Covid

    February 9, 2022
    person hides behind flowers because self isolation is hard for introverted parents

    Self-Isolation is HARD for Introverted Parents

    March 28, 2020
    a woman sitting outside breastfeeding her baby

    10 Practical Tips for Strengthening the Parent-Child Bond Through Breastfeeding

    March 7, 2025
  • I was given the opportunity to review Stopmotion Explosion's Stop Motion Animation Kit. With budding filmmakers in my home, I knew this was going to be fun!
    Play and Learn

    Stopmotion Explosion Review

    I was given the opportunity to review Stopmotion Explosion's Stop Motion Animation Kit. With budding filmmakers in my home, I knew this was going to be fun!

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    Do your children love hands on learning and science? Check out this review of CrossWired Science - a new program for the scientist in all of us.

    CrossWired Science Review

    April 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
    Jump In is a homeschool writing lesson guide. It works through the complexities of writing essays and the finer points of writing in small increments as to not overwhelm students.

    Jump In – Homeschool Writing Review

    June 19, 2019
  • Being a mom can be overwhelming at times. Taking time for meditation is a very important part of my morning routine. Check out my meditation space!
    Home and Lifestyle

    My Meditation Space

    Being a mom can be overwhelming at times. Taking time for meditation is a very important part of my morning routine. Check out my meditation space!

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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

    Whole Body Barefoot – Book Review

    March 25, 2018
    When we take the time to say affirmations for health, it is amazing how we can shift our mindset towards positive living and reach our goals.

    Affirmations for Health

    January 9, 2019
  • 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.
    Home and Lifestyle

    Tracking Accomplishments: April Bullet Journal Set Up

    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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    two parents laying in bed, napping with their toddler. The Connection Between Sleep and Emotional Well-Being for Parents

    The Connection Between Sleep and Emotional Well-Being for Parents

    February 21, 2025

    The Importance of Self Care For Parents

    March 9, 2021

    10 Simple Ways to Practice Minimalist Parenting

    April 29, 2025
  • One of the hardest things, when joining the unschooling world, is learning to trust your children. How will they learn the fundamentals? Trust them.
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    Trust Your Children to Learn – Unschooling Life

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

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    How Do I Get My Children to LOVE Learning?

    February 1, 2021
    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

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

    April 24, 2025
  • To improve and grow as individuals, we need to understand who we are.  These journal prompts for self-reflection are designed to be used with stream of consciousness journaling to help you become the best you possible. 
    Home and Lifestyle

    11 Journal Prompts for Self Reflection

    To improve and grow as individuals, we need to understand who we are.  These journal prompts for self-reflection are designed to be used with stream of consciousness journaling to help you become the best you possible.

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    Whether you celebrate Yule or Christmas, today I wanted to share some fun holiday traditions that we love to partake in at this time of year.

    Sharing Our Yule and Christmas Traditions

    December 21, 2018
    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.

    Tracking Accomplishments: April Bullet Journal Set Up

    April 6, 2019
    These freezer meal cooking tips will help any busy mom be more productive on those big batch cooking days. These are more than just a how-to!

    Freezer Meal Cooking Tips For Busy Moms

    August 22, 2018
  • Taking control of my health and wellness starts with the food I consume. To increase the micronutrients in my diet, I have been drinking this green juice. This green juice is made with spinach, celery, cucumber, apple, and lemon.
    Home and Lifestyle

    Taking Control Of My Health – Green Juice

    To improve and grow as individuals, we need to understand who we are.  These journal prompts for self-reflection are designed to be used with stream of consciousness journaling to help you become the best you possible.

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    Are you looking for some zero waste swaps for your kitchen? Some kitchen items create so much waste and are easily swapped out with these alternatives.

    Must Have Zero Waste Swaps For The Kitchen

    July 25, 2018

    10 Simple Ways to Practice Minimalist Parenting

    April 29, 2025

    Large Family Style Meal Prep For A Busy Mom

    February 11, 2019
  • Play and Learn

    STEM Activities – Tied 2 Teaching Review

    STEM activities are a great way to introduce Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics to your child in a way that is fun and hands on.

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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.

    Maths Invaders Online

    May 23, 2019
    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

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

    November 23, 2021
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