Here in the desert, the mosquitoes arrive with summer weather. I've always been one of those people who is highly attractive to...

Outdoor play and work are in full swing, and that often means sunburns! Here in the desert Southwest, we have an intense amount of...

Do you homeschool and/or supplement your child's education in the summer? Here are some ideas for fun learning explorations over the...

Here in southern New Mexico, we pass our last frost date near the beginning of May, so it is time to prepare and plant the summer garden....

Applying the phases of learning in your homeschool can improve children's education because it honors the natural cycles of children's...

Many people don't realize that homeopathy is a complete system of medicine for treating acute and chronic illnesses.  Although homeopathy...

Here are classic books I feel should never be neglected in a young child’s reading repertoire. Though I don’t have the space to mention...

There are three natural phases of learning in childhood and the teen years. These phases are driven by brain development and shouldn't...

This time of year, many are tiring of school and homeschool. Throw away the worksheets and busywork; instead embrace Life Schooling and...

My daughter Alina had a special request for her 12th birthday: Chocolate Strawberry Layer Cake with Vanilla Frosting. Alina specifically...

When life's everyday stresses hit, homeopathy can help! Using homeopathic remedies to treat emotional stress not only helps you move...

If you're like me, you may have found that the graphic novel section at the library can be a minefield. Some of the graphic novels are...

Amidst cold and flu season, it's a perfect time to boost your immune system! Nutrition is one of the primary pillars of immune system...

Here's a peek into which homeschooling resources are working well and not-so-well for my 16yo and 13yo, as well as our new curriculum and...

Motherhood: at it's best, it can fill our days with joy, sweetness, and contentment. Yet, on the worst days, being a mother can be one of...

Tips for navigating butchering day for your family's flock Generations ago, people knew how to butcher their own chickens at home, but...

You can have fun learning about earth science with your kids! My kids and I have completed two units on Earth Science (as part of our...

My kids and I have completed several unit studies on Astronomy (4 years apart). My kids and I have a lot of fun with this unit, focusing...

Teaching kids to become independent learners is one of the foundations of our homeschool philosophy. For my 16yo daughter Alina, this...

This school year, my 16-year-old Alina daughter continues her self-directed studies alongside our all-together schooling. We'll be...