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  • Model of the solar system
    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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    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
    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
  • 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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    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!

    Typing Tournament Online – Review

    May 23, 2019

    Children’s Books Recommendation – Large Family Library Haul

    May 20, 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.

    The Critical Thinking Co. Review

    May 8, 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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    10 Practical Tips for Strengthening the Parent-Child Bond Through Breastfeeding

    March 7, 2025

    Raising Leaders: How Parents Can Instill Leadership Skills in Children from an Early Age

    June 11, 2025
    Time saving tips for a more productive life.

    Time Saving Tips For A Busy Mom

    July 10, 2018
  • 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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    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
    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

    Deschooling: How to Transition from Traditional School to Unschooling

    March 31, 2025
  • 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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    Do you have a night time cleaning routine that helps you get stuff done? I don't - but I am trying! Come get your own free printable to help get organized!

    Night Time Cleaning Routine

    October 30, 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.

    Taking Control Of My Health – Green Juice

    March 25, 2019
    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
  • 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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    Minimalist Wardrobe – Clothes Do Not Make Me

    March 24, 2018

    Tips For Successful Freezer Meals Cooking

    June 16, 2018
    I am in love with my dotted journal notebook. Check out how I am planning for success with my bullet journal set up for February in this Plan With Me.

    February Bullet Journal Set Up In A Minimalist Style | Plan With Me

    January 28, 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.
    Play and Learn

    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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    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
    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
    Yoga with kids is a fun and challenging experience. I am fairly new to my yoga journey and I love that my children are learning yoga, to control their bodies and minds, with me.

    Yoga With Kids: Learning Together

    August 13, 2019
  • 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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    Do you ever feel like you could use your time in a more productive manner? That's me. When Habit Stacking was recommended to me I immediately bought it.

    Habit Stacking – A Book Review

    August 17, 2018
    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 am in love with my dotted journal notebook. Check out how I am planning for success with my bullet journal set up for February in this Plan With Me.

    February Bullet Journal Set Up In A Minimalist Style | Plan With Me

    January 28, 2019
  • 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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    Why I Practice Daily Gratitude

    June 21, 2018

    Spring Clean In The Garden! To-Do List

    April 30, 2018

    How to Cultivate Gratitude and Joy in Everyday Parenting

    April 7, 2025
  • 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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    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

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

    November 23, 2021
    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
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