Backyard Tea Time

tea time
  It’s finally summer, and with warm, sunny days comes lots of backyard memories in the making. My kiddos create a bucket list every summer of activities or adventures they want to do, with a few added in from mom and dad. One bucket list item was added early in the year, a backyard tea
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Finding Freedom with Charlotte Mason Homeschooling

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  Homeschooling parents understand there are highs and lows in our days. Crazy days and busy seasons don’t go away during home education. Sometimes, the busy seasons turn into a routine that leads to chaos in our homes. We then find stress consumes our days, and learning is no longer enjoyable. It’s easy for us
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10 Ways to Keep Summer Education Fun

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  Make this a memorable summer with plenty of family moments that will keep you reminiscing for years to come. Throw in some summer education fun, and you will have a summer that your kids will never forget! Go on a Nature Walk: Pack a picnic lunch and make a day of it. Find a
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Hey Mama Monday: Mama, Keep Your Eyes on Jesus

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  Sometimes homeschooling slips into summer because life got in the way of hitting the books. Other times, it’s a deliberate decision to keep those kids from forgetting key information or keeping the momentum with newly learned skills. The most important thing when considering your homeschool calendar is to pray about it and get your
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Long Haul Moms are Amazing!

moms are amazing
  Mama, are you here for just a minute or two until something else strikes your fancy, or are you here to invest in your children for a lifetime? While you might roughly fit into a type of mom or style of parenting, that’s not who you are or Whose you are. You are unique,
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10 Creative Ways to Afford College

ways to afford college
  No one wants to borrow money for college, but there are times when taking out loans may be necessary. Reducing the cost of college through scholarships, grants, and more is preferred to taking out loans. Being aware of options and opportunities and planning ahead is the best way to make college affordable. Not listed
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Getting Started with Charlotte Mason

getting started with charlotte mason
  Getting started with Charlotte Mason can seem overwhelming. If you ask inside a homeschool centered Facebook group “What is Charlotte Mason?”, you will soon be inundated with phrases like: “It’s reading lots of living books.“ “Nature study and lots of time outside.“ “It’s great for the early years but not enough for older students.
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Finishing the Homeschool Race Well, Mama

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  Our family went on a bike ride this weekend. We felt like the Von Trapp family as eight of us cycled down the road and onto the bike path. We sang and laughed and enjoyed God’s creation. The feeling of content that we have when the whole family is together is like no other.
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