Whatever Happened to Penny Candy

Whatever Happened to Penny Candy? and A Bluestocking Guide; Economics are two of my favorite resources that we have used this year.  I incorporated them into the economics course, for my 9th and 11th graders, that we wrapped up in December.  Whatever Happened to Penny Candy? presented basic and conservative economic concepts in a way …

Love Dare

"When was the last time you spent a few minutes thinking about how you could better understand and demonstrate love to your spouse?" ~The Love Dare As a homeschool mom, I spend a lot of time thinking about the various needs of our family and home.  "How can I get this child to understand math?" …

Tasty Geography

One of my teenager's Christmas gifts from his grandmother was a 6 month subscription to Universal Yums and it was a win.  His first box was from Poland and included candies, a cake, and some salty snacks.  His subscription was for the smaller box that contained six snacks which was a great size for one …

It Didn’t Work for Me: Spell to Write and Read

Spell to Write and Read, along with WISE Guide Spelling , makes a wonderfully in-depth program to teach phonics.  It really helped me understand some of the rules of spelling. Unfortunately, I found it incredibly confusing to use.  I knew that is wasn't a program to be worked on independently and that didn't bother me.  …

Love Notes

We don't usually do anything super complicated for Valentine's Day but I do like to find little ways to tell my kids how much I love them. One of the things I have done in the past is to put little hearts on their doors telling them different things I love about them.  Resourcefully, I …

Wise and Purposeful Letting Alone

While I am not a true Charlotte Mason homeschooler, I find myself drawn to her words over and over again. Her quotes give me such peace, and really bolster my resolve as a homeschool mom.

Notespeed: A Music Card Game

Music is a big part of our homeschool. I have always made their piano practice a mandatory part of the school day, on their school lists just like their regular subjects. I also look for ways to sharpen their skills, so when I found this card game, I knew it needed to be added to …

Harry Potter Supplemental Materials

I am so excited about these fun Harry Potter themed supplemental books! My 4th grader recently finished her cursive handwriting book from The Good and The Beautiful. I had promised her that when she finished, I would provide her with Harry Potter book quote copy pages for her cursive practice. Before sitting down to craft …

Didn’t Work For Me: Teach Your Child To Read in 100 Easy Lessons

Every Tuesday in January, we will be sharing information about a curriculum that didn't work, or stopped working, for our families. Our intention is not to steer anyone away from these programs, but rather to be open and honest about our personal experience. Maybe the reason one program didn't work for me might be the …

Rocketbook

This is something I stumbled upon while browsing Amazon lightening deals one night, and I am so glad I did! The Rocketbook is a reusable smart notebook - translation: write your notes, lists, calendars, schedules, sketches, etc., snap a picture with the app, and send it to any of your pre-programmed destinations! When you are …