Balancing Homeschool and Daily Life

Meals and Moms is a Meal Exchange Group that makes meal preparation for our families easier. Start a group in your circle of friends.

As I take my trash out, I hear from the neighbors house: "Okay, let's spell Wednesday, together..." Grace, who is now teenager, was helping her younger brothers with their spelling lessons. It's music to my ears. I love the sound of homeschooling. Well, most of the time...at times, there are tears and gnashing of teeth. But that's okay, it comes...

Spending quality time with your family is important and playing games can help bring everyone together. Kids love playing games, even simple games. The games can be silly; they can be educational. Not every game has to be a two hour Monopoly challenge. What is your favorite family or group game?

The success we've experienced after 15 years of homeschooling.

My children, both with special needs, have been stared at, frowned upon, and pitied in their turn, and my home can feel much more like an open battlefield than a fortress at times. And frankly, I’ve been tempted to quit homeschooling more times than I’ve been tempted to cheat on my diet, and that is saying a lot.

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Fun from the homeschooling forum.

Looking for some creative lunch ideas that kids will eat? Here are recipes to make lunchtime fun and educational.

Need ideas for creative and inexpensive dates? Fun and creative ideas for time alone as a couple from your fellow homeschoolers!

Interested in homeschooling but don't know how to get started? Here are basic steps to help you get started.

The decision to homeschool is a personal one and usually a difficult one. Families choose to homeschool for many different reasons.

Help finding the treats and goodies of this ever-growing site.

Back to School is an exciting time for us. The summer is winding down and we are looking forward to our days having a little more structure to them. Get help with the Starting the Year off Right Series!

Great project for kids of any age - learn how to dry flowers.