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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 […]
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 […]
In my house, we have a running joke that we NEVER schedule play dates or doctor’s visits before noon. It’s just too much of a struggle to get 4 small children up and out the door. Mornings can be stressful for families, no doubt! I’ll share my best tips for making sure things run a […]