Using (Shortened) Monopoly to Teach Math, Finances, Character, Charity, and More
Games are one of the most effective ways to teach children. Games allow kids to learn while having fun, and the learning occurs without...
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Sarah
Oct 22, 20182 min read
Avoiding Halloween Candy Overload
My kids love Halloween: pumpkin carving, costumes, and trick-or-treating. Over the years, we've used the following methods to make sure...
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Sarah
Oct 19, 20183 min read
Sugar Fast 2018
I've noticed lately that my family has been eating more sweets over time. Nothing totally out of control or obsessive, but nonetheless...
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Sarah
Sep 25, 20183 min read
Homeopathic Remedies for Breastmilk Supply Problems
I've written previously about the number one tip for optimizing breastmilk production. However, when that doesn't work, there are...
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Sarah
Sep 14, 20186 min read
Daily Quiet Time
If I could recommend just one daily routine for families, it would be Quiet Time. Being able to stay home with our kids is a true...
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Sarah
Aug 31, 20182 min read
Quick and Easy Scallops Scampi
This recipe for Scallops Scampi is simple and delicious! The scallops are quickly pan -seared, and then seasoned with butter, garlic,...
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Sarah
Aug 26, 20181 min read
Ginger and Dark Chocolate Trail Mix
Crunchy, salty, sweet, and spicy: my family has been enjoying this Ginger and Dark Trail Mix recipe for a few months now. This recipe is...
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Sarah
Aug 16, 20183 min read
30 Human Body Books
2022 UPDATE: A few more books were added to this list for older kids based on our most recent exploration of the human body. My children...
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Sarah
Aug 10, 201811 min read
Our Homeschool Curriculum for 2018-19 (with an 11-year-old and an 8-year-old)
We homeschool year-round, but each August we officially start our new school year. It is a fun and exciting time when we dive into our...
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Sarah
Aug 1, 20186 min read
Our Year-Long Study of the Ancient World
Last school year, my kids and I embarked upon a year-long study of ancient history. Rather than focusing on memorization of dates and...
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Sarah
Jul 23, 20185 min read
Homeopathic Remedies for Colic
My eldest child had colic when she was a baby. She would cry for hours every day, and it seemed like nothing we could do would help. If...
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Sarah
Jul 10, 20183 min read
How I Taught My Kids to Stop Whining
Like many others, both of my kids started whining when they were toddlers. It always bothered me when they whined. I tried the usual "ask...
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Sarah
Jun 7, 20184 min read
5 Easy Changes for a Healthier Diet
Nutrition is a cornerstone of health. Processed and unnatural foods wreak havoc on the body, whereas real foods support true health. But...
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Sarah
May 30, 20182 min read
Should You Avoid Conventional Lotion?
Skin is not an impenetrable barrier. Chemicals in contact with your skin can be absorbed into your body. For instance, studies have shown...
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Sarah
May 27, 20188 min read
Self-Education Resources for Busy Parents
"...self-education is, I firmly believe, the only kind of education there is. The only function of a school is to make self-education...
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Sarah
May 15, 20182 min read
Creamy Strawberry Banana Smoothie
It reached nearly 100 degrees here last week, so our smoothie season has officially arrived. In the hot summer months, smoothies and...
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Sarah
Apr 24, 20184 min read
How to Pursue Your Own (the Parents') Education
In our modern society, whenever education is the subject, we always want to talk about the kids. We care about them, and we know their...
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Sarah
Apr 20, 20184 min read
Spring in Our Homeschool, and 7 Simple Springtime Exploration Ideas
We haven't been doing much with our curriculum resources lately. Instead, with the weather warming up, our homeschooling has focused more...
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Sarah
Apr 6, 20184 min read
Chore Lists for My 8-Year-Old and 11-Year-Old
I purposely use chores to teach my kids how to work hard and have good work ethic. Through chores, my kids also learn valuable life...
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Sarah
Apr 3, 20182 min read
Top 25 Math Picture Books
Math picture books are an important aspect of our homeschool math studies. Picture books are an engaging, unpressured way to share the...
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