Many homeschoolers are quite familiar with IEW - The Institute for Excellence in Writing - and are excited to have a chance to win an IEW $50 Gift Certificate to use toward their high quality writing (and other!) materials. Read on to the end of the post to see the IEW $50 Gift Certificate … [Read more...]
What I Bought in the Build Your Bundle Sale
Are you having trouble deciding what to purchase in the Build Your Bundle Homeschool Curriculum Sale? I know so many homeschool moms wait for this sale each year because there are so many incredible deals. But, with 234 products to sort through, it can be difficult to make a decision. **If you had … [Read more...]
The Valuable Reasons We Switched to Teaching Textbooks for Math
Math is one of those subjects that can really be a struggle for both the homeschool mom and the homeschooled student. We have tried many math curricula and products (apps, computer games, etc.) to help in this area of our homeschool during the past 11 years. Read today the valuable reasons we … [Read more...]
Giveaway: $30 Crafty Classroom Gift Certificate
I know you've been waiting for this one! Today I have another giveaway: $30 Crafty Classroom Gift Certificate. It runs November 6-14. Be sure to enter so you can have a fun shopping spree over at the Crafty Classroom! What can you use your gift certificate for? Crafty Classroom: Alphabet, Bible, … [Read more...]
100+ Easy and Fun Creative Nature Walks
From the first moment I learned about Charlotte Mason, I have wanted to incorporate nature walks in my homeschool. But I would get in a rut and never could think of anything new to do. Imagine my thrill to find Cindy West's book 100+ Easy and Fun Creative Nature Walks! What I love about this … [Read more...]
2016-2017 Homeschool Curriculum Choices for Preschool Thru High School
Today is August 1. How is your homeschool planning coming along? We plan to start school at the end of the month, and I still have a few things to order and A LOT of organization to do! But, I'm happy to say that most decisions about curriculum have been made and am glad to share our 2016-2017 … [Read more...]
Best Time to Buy Apologia Science Books! 35% off
This is the best time to buy Apologia science books! CBD has them on sale for 35% off. Other homeschool products on sale as well. See how we have used Apologia elementary science books in our homeschool in the following posts: Science Experiments for Exploring Creation with Chemistry and … [Read more...]
My Picks for the 2016 Build Your Bundle Sale
I have made my decisions about this year's Build Your Bundle sale! See below for what I chose. I got 3 pre-made bundles for a total of $80! By the way, in past years I have gotten a lot of Fine Arts, Character Development, Unit Studies, Preschool, and Notebooking/Copywork/Lapbook materials. … [Read more...]
Review: “Fine Linen and Purple”
Doesn't that name just make you smile? Fine Linen and Purple. Marcy Crabtree has done it again--produced a beautiful and useful product for you! It's called Fine Linen and Purple: A Coloring Journal for Teen Girls Who Love Jesus. I have already printed it out and given it to my 12-year-old … [Read more...]
Build Your Bundle Homeschool Curriculum Sale 2016: The Details
Today's the day! The Build Your Bundle Homeschool Curriculum Sale 2016 is live! I promise not to overload you this week. This post is simply here to give you the information you need to decide whether you want to make a purchase or not. The prices are incredible, and I love that you can choose … [Read more...]
Grammar Galaxy Giveaway and Coupon Code
You may have read my review of Grammar Galaxy a while back. It has been a life-saver for language arts with my early elementary kids! The author Melanie Wilson has allowed me to offer a giveaway of her Nebula curriculum in digital format. Yay! And if you're ready to purchase now, you can use … [Read more...]
8 Ways We Use Digital Curriculum in Our Homeschool
With all this talk about Bundle sales, you may be wondering whether getting a bunch of ebooks or MP3s is worth it, even if you do get them at a huge discount. I've been homeschooling for 10 years during which time I have acquired LOTS of digital curriculum -- ebooks and MP3s. Do we use them? How do … [Read more...]
Enter to Win $3,559 in Curriculum with the Build Your Bundle Giveaway
Fellow Homeschoolers, I have seen the "inside" of the Bundles and you are going to love this year's choices! Be sure to enter to win them ALL! The 2016 Build Your bundle Sale is for ONE-WEEK ONLY - May 16-23, 2016. Sign up to be reminded when the sale goes live here, or ENTER the BIG GIVEAWAY, … [Read more...]
2 Homeschool Resources You NEED!
There are a few treasures that I have come across throughout my homeschool years. I found out that 2 of them are part of the amazing Ominbus sale this year. I don't want you to miss it because you'll get both of them, plus 88 (yes, you read that right) other resources for only $25! So, here are … [Read more...]
Educational Resources from Educents You’ll Want to Know About!
I've been a part of Educents from the very beginning. I'm blessed by their great products and special deals and sales on them! They have such a wide array of items and curriculum--something for everyone. So, today I share some of their best educational resources. Educents is the … [Read more...]
Take Your Kids to Grammar Galaxy–the Easy and Fun Way to Do Language Arts!
Look! It's my 2 precious cuties in the graphic above! My dear friend Melanie Wilson has just released the first volume of her Grammar Galaxy language arts series. (Update: She also has Volume 2 available and is working on Volume 3!) We were blessed to have had advanced copies which we worked on … [Read more...]
The CurrClick Stock-up Sale!
ANNOUNCING THE 2016 CURRCLICK STOCK UP SALE: The CurrClick Stock Up Sale is January 5-19. You can get my products for 40% off! You can find everything that's on sale at this link. PUBLISHERS IN THE CURRCLICK STOCK UP SALE: 4 Little Penguins 15% 4R Press 40% A Godly Legacy Publishing … [Read more...]
Get $10 off 20th Century American Music Curriculum!
I'm happy to have my music curriculum 21 Lessons in 20th Century American Music Appreciation for sale for $10 off now through Cyber Monday night! Head over to the store page to learn more about it, download a free sample, and watch a video tour! I think you and your kids will really enjoy it! The … [Read more...]
Giveaway: The Big Story Game from Tapestry of Grace
I have the awesome privilege not only to go to the 2:1 Blogging Conference this weekend, but to represent Tapestry of Grace there! If you've been following me for the last couple of years, you know that we switched over to using Tapestry of Grace for our main history and literature curriculum for … [Read more...]
My 2015-16 Homeschool Curriculum & Schedule (with Verses of the Year free printables)
School starts in a week for us! I'm finally feeling like I'm almost ready. :) Today I'm happy to share our 2015-16 Homeschool Curriculum & Schedule, I've also included some verses of the year that I've made into free printables to share with you! I am now homeschooling all 8 of my children, … [Read more...]
