At first, I thought this just looked like an interesting list of books. Then I thought, how cool would a unit study be that was built around some of them. Hmmm..... kqed.org/mindshift/4525…

A few fun ideas to add to your school days when you start back up after break. thislifeofours.net/winter-science…

Do you have a rising high schooler? We're nearing the end of our second year and this advice still rings true. youtu.be/BckyJLGaQss

Have you read Educated by Tara Westover? I wasn't sure what to expect. The only thing I knew about it was grumblings I had heard from some homeschool moms that it made homeschooling look bad. So what did I think? I'd definitely recommend reading it! youtu.be/YggumUkXHX0

We've been using this program for about a year now and we're still liking it. I can't say that my boys LOVE it but that wasn't my goal. Their spelling HAS improved and THAT was my goal. Get-it-done, no prep, VERY cost-friendly. youtu.be/EhteQLRT35Q

Add some new short activities into your science this winter! thislifeofours.net/winter-science…

Looking for something EASY to add to your school this month? No prep? ✔︎ Just 5 minutes? ✔︎ Suggested resources in case we want to learn more? ✔︎

This is a fun story to share with your kiddos. The census doesn't start until March...so why does Alaska start now? (Answer is in the story!) (I always like to share the audio versions when they are available. They enjoy the background sounds and lis... npr.org/2020/01/21/796…

10 Great Podcasts For Families with Older Kids thislifeofours.net/familypodcasts/

How do you handle sick days? Head to my blog to see some ideas AND I created a couple planning sheets to help you come up with ideas BEFORE sickness starts...and a plan for the days YOU are sick! Spend 10 minutes doing that NOW...you'll be glad you did thislifeofours.net/homeschoolsick…

I wasn't a big fan of hot chocolate when I was younger. Several years ago, I came across a recipe for a DIY mix from Alton Brown. I <3 him, so we gave it a try. Oh my! So much better than the packets!! youtube.com/watch?v=P8dt23…

Everyone wants to quit homeschooling in November and February. Muddling through used to be our approach. But you know what? That did NOTHING to make me enjoy it. Then I switched my approach. I wanted to THRIVE, not just survive. thislifeofours.net/6-ways-thrive-…

Do you use tech in your homeschool? As curriculum or a supplement? youtu.be/sKO9eioP95c

This is a pretty neat app! I'm not sure my teen would use it enough to justify the $10 price tag...but it'd be VERY helpful for teens who would use it. youtu.be/T2huVLW56ao

As much as I love to fill my freezer with meals, sometimes I just want parts -- homemade marinades, jars of homemade seasonings. Here are 5 easy ones to put together. 3 are pantry staples, the other two can be prepped a week ahead or prepped & frozen. youtube.com/watch?v=tSDI59…

Moms that have already graduated kids are so reassuring to me. And Julie Bogart is one I look to often. Even if you don't use her curriculum, she has so much wisdom & encouragement to share! {And not the sickeningly-sweet kind of encouragement.) blog.bravewriter.com/2015/11/16/55-…

A bit reminiscent of Chic-Fil-A's chicken, this recipe is one of my kids' favorite lunches. I usually cut the chicken into bite-sized pieces rather than full tenders. theskinnyishdish.com/skillet-pickle…

Do you meal plan a day or two at a time? A week? Monthly? Two years ago, I switched to monthly meal planning. With some tweaks, I finally have a pretty good system. thislifeofours.net/monthlymealpla…

We aren't using it currently but, for a bit, Writing & Rhetoric was a GREAT fit for two of my kiddos. youtu.be/4gwq0rj2S60

How do you handle sick days? Depending on what's wrong, I set the kids up with mindless work, Netflix...or things they can do isolated!! I share some ideas AND I created a couple planning sheets to help you come up with ideas BEFORE sickness starts.... thislifeofours.net/homeschoolsick…