Budgeting for Back-to-School Expenses I hate to say it, but back-to-school expenses are coming. Summer has been flying by and, depending on where you are, the school year is quickly creeping up on us. Here in Georgia, school started the first week of August! I know for me, last year was hard. Maybe that was… [Continue Reading]
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Ignite Your Child’s Mind with Hands-On History Kits
Sonlight’s Hands-On History Kits are here and we are so excited! We brought our kids home to homeschool after adoption. Because the older girls had been in public school all their lives they had an idea of what school looked like—lots of lessons and worksheets and counting down the hours until they can play. When… [Continue Reading]
14 Great Gift Ideas for College-Bound High School Graduates!
Our fourth oldest just graduated from high school last month, and we are already preparing her for college in the fall. She’s received some great gifts! If you’re looking for gifts for a graduate here’s a list of great ideas! Note: This post contains affiliate links. Click on the photo of any item to see… [Continue Reading]
Top Ten Reasons Why Homeschool Moms Need A Break
Congratulations to last week’s winners: Katie Anderson and Rayann Jones — please e-mail your mailing addresses to my assistant (amy@triciagoyer.com)! Enter below for your chance to win a copy of Homeschool Basics! Top Ten Reasons Why Homeschool Moms Need A Break (from Homeschool Basics) Not that moms need a reason to take a break, but often we… [Continue Reading]
What Homeschooling is Really All About
The number of homeschoolers has grown, and this leaves many people scratching their heads. Is this a cult? Is this a movement? Is this a fad? Before we dig into the how-tis of making homeschool work, let’s talk about what homeschooling is, and what it isn’t. After all, every good structure needs a strong foundation,… [Continue Reading]
3 Practical Tips to Help You Plan Joy into Your Homeschool
Have you ever met someone who you love being around and you want to make them an instant friend? That’s how I felt when I met Kristi Clover. She’s sweet, smart and fun! She’s also a homeschooling mama of many wonderful kiddos and a blogger. She’s my type of lady! (And we have a book, Homeschooling… [Continue Reading]
How to Avoid Going Broke this School Year {by Jessi Fearon}
Summer has been flying by and depending on where you are, the school year is quickly creeping up on us (here in Georgia, school started the first week of August!). And I know for me, last school year was hard. Maybe it was because it was the first school year for our family of five… [Continue Reading]
Make It Your Story
Make It Your Story I was able to sit down with the folks at Life Plus Homeschooling to chat about how every person has a special story created by God. Watch the video below to find out how you can make much of your family’s particular story. Some ways to create your own life story: Don’t compare yourself to… [Continue Reading]
My Love Affair With The Library
My Love Affair With The Library I first fell in love with the library when I was in 6th grade. My parents moved about two miles away from the local library and I would ride my bike there every day during summer. The librarians became my mentors and the books became my friends. I signed… [Continue Reading]
Homeschooling Essentials
Homeschooling Essentials As a homeschooling mom for twenty years, I’ve learned what’s important and what’s not. Here are a few homeschooling essentials to have around: Ziplock bags for rocks, bugs, play dough, stickers, glitter, etc. Play dough for those moments you need ten minutes of peace Animal books Pencils and an electric pencil sharper Lots… [Continue Reading]
Eight Steps to Boldly Send Your Graduate Into The Future | Guest Post by George Shinn
Eight Steps to Boldly Send Your Graduate Into The Future It won’t be long before strains of “Pomp and Circumstance” play through auditoriums, gymnasiums, and football stadiums, with cap-and-gown-clad students marching to receive diplomas. If you’ve been footing the bill for a four-year (or more) college degree, you’re probably ecstatic to see your graduate cross… [Continue Reading]