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Balancing Homeschool and Daily Life

Help for the homeschooling parent. Homeschooling is a lifestyle that puts its own unique spin on many aspects of life. Find help with household organization, family issues, and some fun and free stuff.

The Success We've Experienced...

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

A Different Drum

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.

Smart Mom's Baby-Sitting Co-op Handbook

Learn how to set up your own baby-sitting co-op. Book Review: Smart Mom’s Baby-Sitting Co-op Handbook.

Back to HomeSchool Series - Newsletter Course

Sign-up for the "Back to HomeSchool" newsletter and receive 6 weekly newsletters with tips for a smoother and happier "Back to School" time.

You might be a homeschooling family if...

Fun from the homeschooling forum.

What's for Lunch? - Cooking With Kids

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

Inexpensive Dates with your Mate

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

Steps to Getting Started in Homeschooling

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

What made you decide to homeschool?

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

Homeschooling Sweet Shoppe

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

Starting the Year off Right Series

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!

How to Dry Flowers

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

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