Mmmmmm! Southwest Salsa is so delicious!It's super easy to make and is a real crowd-pleaser.It's common for me to make this for our Johnson family gathering for the 4th of July/Independence … [Read more...]
Tips & Advice for New Homeschooling Moms from Veteran Homeschoolers
I was on facebook the other day reading some posts on a homeschooling group board and one person asked the question, "What is one piece of advice you would go back and give your 'new-to-homeschooling' … [Read more...]
Homemade Ice Cream On the Go with a Thermal Cooker
Homemade ice cream on the go with a thermal cooker. So cool!Few things are more fun with family events than homemade ice cream. Especially when you can take the ice cream with you on the … [Read more...]
Yummy Homemade Strawberry Banana Ice Cream
Mmmm mmmmm.... Yummy Homemade Strawberry Banana Ice Cream. Summer is here and it's time for homemade ice cream! I'm not kidding when I say we looove homemade ice cream around here. Mmmmm … [Read more...]
Easy & Eggless Homemade Cookies & Cream Ice Cream
Mmmm Mmmmm... Love me some easy & eggless homemade cookies & cream ice cream. Summer is Here and it's Time to Break out the Homemade Ice Cream Maker! Our crew totally loves this Cookies … [Read more...]
Why We Decided to Homeschool – Cristina’s story
A sweet friend of mine, Cristina Granados, volunteered to share with us her story of why she decided to homeschool.I think it's so helpful to read about people's reasons for homeschooling as it … [Read more...]
Do Kids Like Being Homeschooled? Let’s Ask Them…
Do kids actually LIKE being homeschooled? Let's ask them...We know that lots of parents like homeschooling, but what about the kids? I thought it would be cool to ask them what they think.But … [Read more...]
The Ultimate Homeschool Co-op Class Ideas for Middle School & High School
Ahhh. . . middle school and high school co-op classes are the bomb. I'm not kidding.For the past 7 years, we've been involved in an incredible co-op that caters to 12-18-year-olds and I can pretty … [Read more...]
Why do Parents Choose to Homeschool Their Kids?
You may be asking, why do parents choose to homeschool their kids?You may have heard of homeschooling and had your curiosity peaked. Or you wonder what the benefits could be and why people would … [Read more...]
What to do When Your Homeschooled Teen Hits a Roadblock in their Education
Sometimes our kids just don't want to do their school work. Has that ever happened in your homeschool?There are so many situations and reasons why this can happen, and then there are also many … [Read more...]
How to Know if You Should Homeschool Through High School
So you're doing this homeschool thing . . . have you wondered if you would continue to homeschool through high school?Or have you had many people ask you if you were planning to homeschool through … [Read more...]
Why Your Homeschooled Teen Needs a Co-op
Whether you've been homeschooling since your kids were little, or you pulled your kids out of public school at any age, one thing that your middle or high school homeschooled youth will need is a … [Read more...]