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Thank you for visiting. I am adding more content fairly regularly now, and will be adding a lot more to the Homeschool section soon. Please let me know what topics are most helpful to you right now, and I'll do my best to address those in upcoming posts and videos. Be sure to visit us on Facebook at Everyday Homemaking and Everyday Homeschooling (and it would be super if you could Like and Follow….).

Teaching Multiple Ages

Homeschooling one child can feel challenging. Adding more children at different levels can feel like launching a plate-spinning act, rushing […]

Am I Doing Enough?

If you ask yourself this, you are not alone! In fact, a few years back, I did some research for […]

Learning through Play

Children naturally learn through play, engaging in activities that develop a wide range of skills across various domains. According to […]

Mid-Year Motivation

Got the mid-winter blahs? You are not alone! Maybe you’re having trouble getting back on track after the holidays — […]

Testing Basics

Testing Basics

At this time of year, many parents are thinking about how to assess their children’s progress. The first step is […]

I Hated Homeschooling

Homeschooling isn’t always fun and games and giggles; sometimes it is just downright difficult—especially if the student isn’t particularly thrilled […]

Aaaand…We’re OFF!

“Aaand … we’re off! … like a dirty shirt!” This is how every road trip begins for our family. Well, […]

Chocolate-Filled Paratha

My friend Stephanie over at https://unfoldinglovelyeats.com/ is always on a food adventure of some sort and inspired me to try […]

Orange-Cinnamon Danish Rolls

We like the Pillsbury “whomp biscuits” version of Orange Danish Rolls. Yep, the store-bought, heaven-knows-what’s-in-them version. That little can is […]

Pen Pals

Pen pals! What a fun idea! It’s always more interesting (and motivating!) to write to someone specific, rather than to […]

ElderCare & Homeschooling

ElderCare & Homeschooling

An increasing number of homeschoolers are considering the question of whether to provide in-home care for aging parents or grandparents. […]

Field Trips 101

Field trips can inspire your child to study a topic, give him further insights into his current studies, or provide […]

Teaching Geography

If you know me or have read much of my material, you know I am extremely geographically challenged. I’m not […]

Life is Still Messy

Let’s be real … homeschooling is not a cure for all that ails our families. Life is still messy. In […]