Back to {Home}School Meal Plan Ideas

*post contains affiliate links Meal planning is one of the easiest ways to organize my day and my week.  I totally slacked on meal planning this summer.  It didn’t seem like we ate at home very much and we were always going in 10 different directions.However, with our school year starting last week, we are […]

Sister Anne’s Hands Crafts & Activities

*affiliate links, see my disclosure page Talking to our children about Racism and the Civil Rights movement can be a daunting task.  It’s an uncomfortable topic, but an important one.  Regardless of the way your family “looks”, all of us need to know the history of our country, the good, the bad, and the ugly.  I […]

Our Curriculum for the 2013-2014 Homeschool Year

It’s time to talk curriculum! Here’s an overview of what we will be using for our 2013-2014 school year.  I can’t believe we are starting our 8th year of our homeschooling adventure.  Time flies and I’m looking forward to this being our best year yet.Our main spine or focus this year is Tapestry of Grace.  I’m […]

Tips for Homeschool Planning for Multiple Ages

“Order Brings Peace” – St. Augustine I think this is going to be my phrase for our school year.  It really is true, it’s just sometimes difficult to achieve and maintain order.  Particularly in a large family.   Some days, maybe most days, I feel like one or two people are behind me undoing all […]