Fall is here, or so the calendar says. The weather however is gorgeous, way warmer that most of our summer days this year. With such beautiful weather our homeschool co-op scheduled a field trip to a local apple orchard. The kids were excited about getting out of the normal routine of homeschool life and doing something different. I on the other hand was excited about getting apples to make an apple pie. The trip was scheduled and that Friday morning we woke up and the sun was shining like the last few days have been. Everyone was all smiles as we packed up the van and headed out to the orchard. When we got there we waited a bit for everyone in our group to […]
Homeschool Rescue – Review
I bet every single homeschool Mom has thought about needing a rescue of some sort from homeschooling, at one point or another. That is totally normal, but unless we have great homeschool veteran friends, finding the rescue we need may not be in sight. That is where Only Passionate Curiosity comes in with their new online class Homeschool Rescue. Having homeschooled myself for almost 10 years I was excited to see what this class could offer. Not only offer to new homeschoolers but also those of us who have been homeschooling for a while. So let’s dig into what this online class offers and see if it might be just what you have been looking for. How is Homeschool Rescue Set-Up? Homeschool Rescue is set-up […]
Keeping ADHD Toddlers Occupied while Homeschooling
If you have homeschooled for any length of time with a toddler in the house, you know that doing so is absolutely no easy task. Now add the fact that your Toddler just might have ADHD, you have a recipe for disaster. So what is a Mom to do when school still has to get done? That is just what I am talking about today. There is no magic potion to make all your ADHD troubles go away, but there are ways to lessen their impact on your kids’ education. There are several general ways that parents seem to handle homeschooling with a toddler in the house. So let’s go over them and talk about why they just don’t seem to work for ADHD kiddos. […]
Dyslexia Homeschool Accommodations
I have heard, through the grape-vine, of several people recently pulling their kiddos from public schools for wanting to homeschool. Whatever their reasons for pulling them mid-year, it got me thinking about how many questions those Moms would have. What if their kiddo has Dyslexia? I’m guessing their questions would double. It can be hard to get a grip on how to homeschool, even if done well planned out starting at the beginning of the school year. Pulling them mid-year could leave any Momma feeling rushed and maybe even panicked, wanting to get things right. That is where I step in. I want to offer you some easy, workable, solutions for helping you homeschool your Dyslexic kiddo. Yes, you CAN do this and your child […]
5 Steps for Stress-Free Travel with ADHD
With the Holidays in gear one thing many families will be doing is traveling. Traveling to see family, friends and sometimes even just to get away. Some people love traveling, others not so much, but one thing is for sure, add ADHD to the mix and traveling can turn into chaos. So what is an ADHD family to do? Travel of course! LOL, I know that isn’t what you were thinking or looking for. So let me share with you how I get our very active ADHD family out the door, down the road, and back again, all while having fun and keeping my sanity. For someone like me, with ADHD, breaking down a task, job, or vacation into manageable steps is how I am […]
Hassle-Free Meal Planning
Every Mom knows that meal planning is a hassle. If I wasn’t writing this, I would be saying, “Yeah Right!”, BUT I am here to tell you that it is true. You can tackle meal planning without the hassle. How is this possible? A meal service plan of course, but not just any service plan…the BEST I have ever found! I don’t say that lightly. I have tried many different meal service plans, paid and free. After trying so many, I have fallen in LOVE with this one. What is so great about this one compared to others? This amazing meal plan covers all meals including a daily snack, is customizable, family friendly, affordable, do-able and a HUGE time saver! Legal Stuff The links […]
15 Entertaining Ideas for Rainy or Cold Days
All kids need to burn off energy each day, but when you have kids with ADHD burning off energy seems never-ending. When winter hits and the temperature drops, or when Spring arrives and that chilly rain keeps you inside, finding things to keep the kids busy and happy can be challenging. As a Mom, it can be hard to think on your feet and find things to do so you don’t lose your mind. I have put together some ideas we find exciting here that should help you beat those boredom blues. Of course today is Homeschool Hop Wednesday, so check out some fellow blogger’s posts, at the end of this, for some more great ideas. Ideas for Keeping the Kids Entertained Pull out the […]
Top 5 Resources for Homeschooling Your Dyslexic Child
Having Dyslexia myself I understand what my son who also has Dyslexia is going through as he struggles to get on top of reading fluently. Having that ability to relate, I want to share with all of you, our top 5 favorite resources that help deal with Dyslexia all while continuing to homeschool. Hopefully some of these resources will be a benefit to you along your homeschooling journey. Legal Stuff Some of the links below are affiliate links, which means I will earn a commission if you choose to make a purchase. Your purchase will cost the same, with or without using these links. I only recommend products I truly trust and have had experience with. Thank you for choosing to support our blog! Dianne […]
How to Re-Start Routine after Winter Break
With having one kiddo in public school, homeschooling through public school scheduled breaks is near impossible. We have tried doing this in the past and it just is not successful. Either I am spending time schooling kids who want to be playing, or I am spending quality time with the one who isn’t home much anymore. After one attempt to do both I realized how important the quality time I have with each of my kiddos is and not worth wasting away, even if it is for school. So now we just go with the flow of the public school, which means lots of breaks throughout the year. With every break comes the first day back pains. So how is an ADHD mom with ADHD […]
Love Is…Patient
I think the most common verses about love are 1 Corinthians 13:4-8a. These verses go into what characteristics are shown in loving someone. I want to dive into each of these characteristics and see how they can help us, to be the best Wife, Mom, Teacher and Daughter of Christ we can be. On the list for today is Patience. Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres. Love never fails. 1 Corinthians 13: 4-8a […]
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