I plan the bulk of our homeschool curriculum once a year in July, but each January it is time for our mid-year review. The whole process...

Although my family doesn't generally take any supplements or vitamins, there is one supplement we take regularly during cold and flu...

My family embarked on a month-long Sugar Fast from late October up until the Thanksgiving holiday. The main goal of our Sugar Fast was...

As cold and flu season arrives, there are a few homeopathic remedies that are crucial to have on-hand. When used properly, these remedies...

Games are one of the most effective ways to teach children. Games allow kids to learn while having fun, and the learning occurs without...

My kids love Halloween: pumpkin carving, costumes, and trick-or-treating. Over the years, we've used the following methods to make sure...

I've noticed lately that my family has been eating more sweets over time. Nothing totally out of control or obsessive, but nonetheless...

I've written previously about the number one tip for optimizing breastmilk production. However, when that doesn't work, there are...

If I could recommend just one daily routine for families, it would be Quiet Time. Being able to stay home with our kids is a true...

This recipe for Scallops Scampi is simple and delicious! The scallops are quickly pan -seared, and then seasoned with butter, garlic,...

Crunchy, salty, sweet, and spicy: my family has been enjoying this Ginger and Dark Trail Mix recipe for a few months now. This recipe is...

2022 UPDATE: A few more books were added to this list for older kids based on our most recent exploration of the human body. My children...

We homeschool year-round, but each August we officially start our new school year. It is a fun and exciting time when we dive into our...

Last school year, my kids and I embarked upon a year-long study of ancient history. Rather than focusing on memorization of dates and...

My eldest child had colic when she was a baby. She would cry for hours every day, and it seemed like nothing we could do would help. If...

Like many others, both of my kids started whining when they were toddlers. It always bothered me when they whined. I tried the usual "ask...

Nutrition is a cornerstone of health. Processed and unnatural foods wreak havoc on the body, whereas real foods support true health. But...

Skin is not an impenetrable barrier. Chemicals in contact with your skin can be absorbed into your body. For instance, studies have shown...

"...self-education is, I firmly believe, the only kind of education there is. The only function of a school is to make self-education...

It reached nearly 100 degrees here last week, so our smoothie season has officially arrived. In the hot summer months, smoothies and...