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Living on One Income: How We Made it Work
Birding with Kids + Resources!
homeschool Nature Study Outdoor Play
10 Tips for Saving Money on Homeschool Resources
Frugal Living homeschool Scheduling
The other day I shared on Instagram how much we budget for our children each year for homeschooling, which is about $350 per child (or less). I couldn't believe how many were shocked by this number! I think there is an assumption out there that homeschooling is expensive. But in my experience, homeschooling is only as expensive as you make it. Obviously, there are some costs, but if you're intentional it doesn't have to be more than you can afford. It can be way less than what you would be spending at your local public school too. The best ways to...
10 Ideas For Little Ones When Mom Needs a Sick Day
Motherhood Preschool The Early Years
One summer our three kids were up nearly hourly with what my husband calls the “kid parade”—just one kid in our room after another after another! When I am fatigued and stressed, it is the perfect storm for my autoimmune disease to flare up. That summer I felt sick nearly all summer. Unfortunately when mom is sick she doesn't always get a sick day. My kids were very young and needed me constantly which made it very hard and humbling. Whether you have sickness running through your house and it’s finally landed on you, you have a chronic illness, you’re in a...
Poetry for the Early Years
homeschool Reading The Early Years
Finding value in poetry enriches learning for a lifetime, and for us, we want that to start as early as possible! It displays the beauty in language and words and sets the stage for a love of literature and good writing. Even from when our kids are tiny, we weave poetry into our routine by picking picture books that rhyme and have intricate rhythms to the flow of story. Here are a few of our favorites that helped us dip our toes in the world of poetry! Our Favorite Poetry for Small Children Little Blue Truck series Bear Snores On The...