Do you ever have those days where you're tired, stressed out, and just don't give a flying you-know-what anymore? It seems that I've had a lot of those days lately. I used to love mentally checking out for hours on Pinterest during days like these. Now I'm just annoyed. I'm constantly bombarded with posts filled with unrealistic homemaking standards by self-proclaimed ... Read More
Must-Have Essentials for Organizing Your Homeschool Room
Do you have a designated room or space in your homeschool? Do you find yourself having a hard time keeping your homeschool room organized and functional? If so today's guest post from Sean Riggs may help! Must-Have Essentials for Organizing Your Homeschool Room Many of us that run homeschools within our compound have in one way or another had it rough when ... Read More
Ultimate Homeschool Planner Printable for Your Happy Planner
Trying to find the perfect homeschool planner can be tricky. Most planner's out there are either made for teachers who have 20+ kids in their classes, or they're just regular everyday type planners for mom. What about us homeschool moms that need to combine the best of both worlds? We need a planner that's made just for us, so I decided to try my hand at helping with the ... Read More
How I’m Saving Money on Printer Ink: HP Instant Ink Review
Raise your hand if you're like me and spend way more than you like to on printer ink. Printer ink can be expensive, y'all! That is if you're not using HP Instant Ink. Keep reading - I'll tell you more. *Disclaimer: I received free product in exchange for an honest review. I was not required in any way to provide a positive review. All thoughts expressed here are 100% ... Read More
How to Improve Your Homeschool Space
There are many people out there who have differing opinions on whether or not a designated space is needed in a homeschool. Some believe there should be a "school room" while others like the idea of spreading out. Today's guest post from Katie Jones goes out to those who prefer to have a designated school room or homeschool space. In this post, Katie shares her ideas for how ... Read More
16 Easy Recipes for Busy Moms with Picky Eaters
Playing the "what's for dinner?" game is a nightly occurrence here in our home. Lately, it's been a game that's been harder and harder to win. Being a busy mom of picky eaters (including the hubsterdude and myself), the struggle can be real sometimes. It seemed as if we were eating the same meals over and over again. What used to be family favorite meals that we enjoyed ... Read More
Oh, the Places You’ll Go: a Graduation Gift Guide for Dr. Seuss Lovers
Graduation time is coming soon. I can't believe how fast the past school year has gone by! Lil' Sis will be graduating from Kindergarten this year, and I'm not sure I'm emotionally ready to handle it. When I found out a week ago that Lil' Sis graduation theme was going to be "Oh, the Places You'll Go!" by Dr. Seuss, I got super excited. Who doesn't love Dr. Seuss? "Oh, ... Read More
All I Want for Christmas – My 2016 Christmas Wishlist
December is upon us already (what?!) which means Christmas is right around the corner. While the stores are starting to fill with the craziness of holiday shopping, I've been lounging in my jammies making my Christmas wishlist for 2016. Looking for some great gift ideas for the goofy, artsy, planner girl in your life? These items will be perfect for her! Get comfy, ... Read More
10 Educational Gift Ideas That Your Homeschooler Will Love
Ask any homeschooling mom for a gift idea for their kids, and I guarantee you will get a list full of educational gift suggestions. By incorporating education into gift giving for any homeschooling family you will earn plenty of brownie points. Shopping for a homeschooled child? Check out this list of 10 educational gift ideas that they will be sure to love. Their parents ... Read More
The Best Solution for Homeschool Moms Who Hate to Lesson Plan (Illuminations Review)
I hate to lesson plan. I'm also the queen of procrastination. I love to fool myself into thinking I'll get started early every year so that I have plenty of time to work on it. Actually following through with these grand plans is unfortunately not my strong suit. When I found myself two weeks before our school year was supposed to start without having my lesson plan started ... Read More