Holidays
The History of the Christmas Celebration
Have you wondered about where our Christmas celebrations originated? What are we celebrating? Why do we celebrate on December 25? Read on for a quick, interesting history lesson to share with…
Homeschooling Through the Holidays
Sponsored post by Time4Learning.com It’s the same dilemma every year: How do you keep homeschooling when you’re overwhelmed by the holiday madness? And let’s not forget your children,…
Easy Kid-Friendly Christmas Recipes
Many of us consider the holidays a great time to indulge in tasty treats we don’t get any other time of the year - and it IS a great time for making holiday recipes! Sometimes, creating those…
Holiday Homeschooling Survival Tips!
Holidays alone can be stressful but add in homeschooling kids who'd rather dream about what's hiding in mom's closet and you've got a sure-fire recipe for chaos. Your homeschool schedule certainly…
Creative Writing Gift Ideas for Holiday Giving
Special thanks to our guest contributor! Writing something from the heart as a gift during the holiday gift-giving season can become a timeless treasure for the recipient. Ask my children…
Bring in the New Year With Laughter!
Once Christmas passes, it seems we’re all gearing up to ring in a brand new year! For some, the week following Christmas is a time to put away Christmas decor and get a jump start on those…
Thankgiving Crafts for Kids
Thanksgiving Crafts for Kids Leaf Stained Glass Leaf Stained Glass is one of our favorite crafts at our house. Perfect for a nice after Thanksgiving walk in the woods! Gather your favorite…
Today is Actually Memorial Day!
I know we just had a three-day Memorial Day weekend - but do you know that TODAY is actually Memorial Day? Memorial Day has been an official national holiday since 1868 when Army General John…
Arbor Day – TEN FREE TREES
Did you know? The Arbor Day Foundation has a Nature Explore Program for children, complete with a Families' Club, and more. Although membership isn't necessary, it only costs $10 - and you receive…
Arbor Day is Tomorrow, April 28th
Interesting facts - Everyone likes trees....and we all know we need trees. But did you know the following? One acre of forest absorbs six tons of carbon dioxide and puts out four tons of…