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I can’t believe it is almost time for school again. This summer has flown by, faster than any summer I can remember. I usually like to do some kind of curriculum round up, because I know I love these kinds of blog posts the most.  This year I will have a 6th grader, 4th grader and 2nd grader. Wish me luck with my first junior high student. I feel like we just started homeschooling! Where does the time go?  WHAT'S DIFFERENT THIS YEAR This year I’m navigating away from Ambleside Online slightly, mainly with our history. I found last year...

I know not every homeschool family does, but I love taking a summer break. Since we live in a cold climate, when the warm summer weather finally comes we hit the ground running– going to the beach, boating, camping, hiking and being outside as much as we can!  It is so nice to take some time off from homeschooling. I personally need the time to recover and let my body and mind rest from the fast pace of teaching and homeschool activities.  Even though we’re not homeschooling, that doesn’t mean that I’m not preparing for the school year. The time...

This spring our family traveled to Oregon and had an amazing time! You all have loved my posts about vacationing in Missouri and in Kentucky at the Ark Encounter, and many of you asked to hear more about Oregon. Here’s our trip itinerary with all of my honest thoughts, plus the books we read to prepare for our time on the west coast! Day 1: TRAVEL We flew into Portland and picked up groceries on our way into Cannon Beach, OR.  Pro tip: whenever we travel somewhere we always do grocery pick up or delivery and this has been such a...

Why Kindle Reading Has Changed How I Read Books Last year I read over 200 books! That is the absolute most I have ever read in a year (and maybe ever will read in a year) and I attribute it to getting a Kindle.  My Favorite Kindle I have never had a Kindle before and thought it was unnecessary because I could just read books on my phone. Let it stand on record that I was very wrong! The experience of reading a book on a Kindle is very different from reading a book on my phone.  The more I’ve...

Growing up, I did not like art. Because I wasn't naturally gifted at painting or drawing, I didn't see the value in learning about art.  Over the years of homeschooling my perspective has changed drastically. I have seen so much beauty and meaning in studying art and the lives of artists.   I also have come to see myself as a creative person because my horizons have been broadened as to what constitutes as art. Art is not just painting and drawing, but it is so much more! And, creative work exists outside of those two mediums.  Artist Study Amazon Shopping...