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Hooray! It’s summer! Time to get outdoors and enjoy the sunshine and warmer temperatures! How do my kids stay cool while playing outdoors in the heat and humidity? It’s all about water play! For the next five days, as part of the iHomeschool Network’s Summer Hopscotch, I’ll be sharing five fun water play ideas for […]
As a homeschooling family, our schedule is pretty flexible. If one of our children shows an interest in a particular subject or sport, we’re able to spend time to explore it further. Right now, Rachel is obsessed with horses and horseback riding, along with books about horses. Last year, we bought a Groupon for riding […]
Do you struggle with being a grump? Does your mood switch from sunshine and rainbows to a fire-breathing dragon in the blink of an eye? My kids will give you the truth around here. I am a grumpy mother more often than I care to admit. Today, I’ll share my tips for getting yourself out […]
Schools are wrapping up, and we’re all looking forward to the longer days and unhurried pace of summer. You’ve scheduled park playdates and camps for your children — but what about your marriage? I’m on a mission this summer to spend more dedicated time with my sweet husband. I created a Summer Bucket List for […]
In our house, toys better be sturdy to stand up to two rough and tumble boys. For the past five years, these are the toys that have passed the test of my twin boys. 1. Little Tikes Cozy Coupe I’ve had one of these in my house for the past fifteen years or so. My […]