{This site may contain affiliate links and collect cookies. Please read my full disclosure and privacy policy for more info.} Years ago, I developed a homemade laundry soap recipe and used it for a long time before my husband forced me to switch to store-bought laundry detergent! I learned that homemade laundry detergent does not work. There are articles you can…
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Here are several resources that help those new to homeschooling – where to start legally, academically, and practically. I started homeschooling when my oldest was just 4 and I did not legally need to comply to any of our state laws til he was 8, so I had a few years to just ease into it and get my feet…
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In addition to our math curriculum for individual children, phonics for the littles, grammar for the bigs, etc. we use carefully curated homeschool resources that are made available to all of our children (who have learned to care for them properly). These are a variety of items from games to textbooks. I have observed that my children will teach themselves…
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Something all parents must ask themselves eventually is Homeschool vs. Public School – which is best? They must decide whether to teach their children at home or send them to a government establishment. If you are asking yourself that question now, this article is for you. First of all, you should know where I stand and what we have chosen for…
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My oldest is entering 9th grade this September and our homeschool high school plans will include all four years right off the bat. These curriculum & resources are the “ideal” program for my son, but they may change based on 1) budget 2) our family life 3) his interests & career path. The great thing about homeschooling is that we…
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