Home School Resources
Planting a Fairy Garden to Cultivate Creativity
My youngest turned 11 this past week. I don’t know how time has passed so quickly. Her sister had a “Planty Party” last month, and I’m not one of those moms that throws a party for every one of my kids every year. We rotate around which helps my sanity as well as our budget.…
Read More50 Inspiring Books to Make Arbor Day Celebrations Fun
Trees help clean our air, they provide shade in the summer and homes for animals. Arbor Day is a special day each year where you can celebrate the wonderful benefits of trees. One of my favorite ways to celebrate anything is with a good book! Here are 50 great options for learning more about trees.…
Read More10 Ways to Celebrate J.M. Barrie’s Birthday and Never Growing Up
J.M. Barrie was born on May 9, 1860 and is best remembered for authoring the classic fantasy story, Peter Pan. After experiencing the tragic death of a sibling at a young age, the stories he wrote sought to recapture the happier days when all was right with the world. I can relate to wishing I could go back…
Read MoreWhy Keep a Bullet Journal? A Student’s Argument For Organizing Thoughts and Ideas
Last fall, I introduced my teenagers to bullet journaling. My kids have fallen in love with it because it has really met all of their schedule planning and note taking needs. It’s also enlists their creative sides, which makes it even more fun to use. I asked my son to share his perspective on how…
Read MoreWhat Is HP Instant Ink! and How Does It Work?
Teachers, homeschoolers, and educators all end up with a similar conundrum: to print in full color, or settle for black and white. As a visual person, I appreciate the value of color printing. If I’m purchasing a cookbook, I want full color photos to drool over. My kids are the same way. If I’m printing…
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