In our family, one of my kids’ favorite holiday traditions is making this Easy Traditional Wassail Hot Apple Cider Drink Recipe. As soon as the weather starts to cool and the scent of cinnamon and apple desserts fills the air, someone starts asking for wassail. Whether we’re heading to a family Thanksgiving dinner, having our […]
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Scroll to the bottom to sign up for the giveaway!! The holidays are the perfect time to share favorite Christmas picture books with the kids in your life. Over the years, my love of Christmas picture books has grown and grown and my youngest children are so excited when its time to rediscover old favorites.
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Halloween is truly a “mixed” holiday experience for many people and these printable treat tags are the perfectly paired with things you will actually want to do this holiday. I grew up in a family that wasn’t really sure how it felt about Halloween. We didn’t have trick or treat in our neighborhood. So some
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If you are choosing to be intentional about improving your mindset or that of your kids, doing a 30 days of gratitude challenge can be a great way to develop a new habit and new perspective. With so many distractions, shiny social media accounts and a world that moves faster and faster, it is easy
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The history of Halloween is a fascinating blend of ancient rituals, Christian observances, and cultural customs that evolved over centuries across Europe and later in the United States. The origins of Halloween trace back more than 2,000 years to the ancient Celtic festival of Samhain, a time that marked the end of the harvest season
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Music is something we all want our kids to learn, but as a homeschool mom, I have always found it difficult to integrate it into our homeschool course work load. Of course its not just music, its all the extras that are messy, loud or have a lot of pieces. I felt like over the
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Can you imagine spending 1,000 hours outside with your kids in just one calendar year? It sounds incredible—and maybe a bit intimidating. That’s exactly what the 1000 Hours Outside Challenge dares families to do: swap excessive screen time for meaningful outdoor time. Started by Ginny Yurich, a mom who was inspired by British educator Charlotte
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If you have a child in preschool, kindergarten or early elementary, Reading Eggs is an amazing resource for the biggest early learning hurdle of learning to read! After 17 years of homeschooling nine unique and wonderful kids, I’ve learned one thing for sure: no two readers are alike. Some of my children picked up books
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Are you looking for a creative and simple activity to enjoy with your little ones at home? Making DIY sock puppets is the perfect craft project that encourages creativity while using items readily available around the house. Why Recycling Matters—Even in Crafts! One of the best parts of this craft is that it teaches kids
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Getting kids and teens moving doesn’t have to mean heading to the gym or signing up for sports leagues. Sometimes, all it takes is a little creativity, some fresh air, and a game like Backyard Bingo! Why Physical Activity Matters With the increasing pull of screens and sedentary lifestyles, it’s more important than ever to
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