Over the River and Through the Woods

  Our determination to get together by any means available, through any weather, and on any date convenient to all remains the same. But many of the dishes atop our holiday tables have recently changed dramatically! For example, Thanksgiving dinner was always served family style. Prepared for an annual feast, we took our seats and
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Tips and Tricks to Keep Homeschooling Fun During the Holiday Season

  How can you homeschool through the distractions of the holidays? It is possible, but it will take some work, and I’ve got some tips and tricks to keep homeschooling fun during the holiday season! I’m a “retired” homeschooling mom, which means all of my kids have graduated high school. The holidays look so different
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Celebrate Columbus Day

  Columbus Day is a national holiday in the U.S. and many other countries in the Western Hemisphere. It’s fun to celebrate Columbus Day with hands-on learning and good books. On October 12, 1492, Columbus landed on an island he renamed San Salvador. An Italian who sailed under the Spanish flag, Christopher was a devout
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3 Ways to Spoil a Homeschool Mom This Mother’s Day

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  What is the one thing every homeschool Mom wants this Mother’s Day? I wish I could give you a universal answer that would meet the needs of homeschool moms everywhere, but that wouldn’t be fair to your mom! She is special, unique. She deserves a special day this year like she has never seen
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How to Celebrate Valentine’s Day Despite Social Distancing

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  I ADORE Valentine’s Day. I think I always have.  Truthfully, I was married when I was 12 (big exaggeration) and have never really associated the holiday with broken hearts and scorned love. The closest I ever got was in middle school. One of the student organizations held a fundraiser every Valentine’s Day. You could
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Spring, Something to Look Forward To

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  My mother likes to celebrate Groundhog Day. It isn’t because she believes in the weather predicting capabilities of a rodent. She doesn’t. Rather, she enjoys what the event represents—spring is coming. It doesn’t matter if the weather on Groundhog Day is cloudy or sunny. Spring is still coming. As the days roll on in
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Celebrate Black History Month with These Homeschool Lessons

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The reason Black History Month was officially established in 1976 was to celebrate the achievements and contributions that African Americans have made to our country and their role in helping to shape American history. Help your child dive deeper into American history with these Black History Month homeschool lessons! Get creative this month by taking
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Life in the Margins

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  Life can feel hectic, especially this time of the year. With the Christmas season winding to a close and New Year’s around the corner, it’s the time of year we think about change. What are we going to add to our lives to make it better? A new diet, a new exercise program? Better
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