When you think of boring classes in school, what comes to mind? It’s okay; you can admit it. History class was the worst! The most excruciating history classes were the ones about Europe. I mean, how many times can someone marry their cousin? Everyone had the same name, everyone was
How could I forget about the exotic pets? I had the kids read through my last two posts to see if I missed anything. I did — the exotics. So, without further ado, here are the cold-blooded members of the family. My son is responsible for our exotic reptile family.
We started with dogs and now there are ferrets! If you’ve read my other post, I’m sure you’re saying, “Hey everyone has a dog and a couple of cats. What’s the big deal?” That’s how the kids get you in the end. Having pets was a good way for the
Don’t let people fool you. Homeschooling can be dangerous! The danger isn’t about socialization and fitting into society. And no, you won’t handicap their intelligence. The real danger is that your homeschool may turn your home into a zoo once the pets start rolling in. I know — because that’s
Homeschooling is a lifestyle as well as an educational choice. Most people tend to live in boxes — I go here to this box this is work. When I go to this building that is school. When I come home – that is home. Actually, life isn’t square. Life is
There are many benefits to being a homeschooling family. One of my favorites is never having to drive my kid to the bus stop on a cold and snowy day! Another benefit is your Teacher ID. As a teacher you are eligible to discount prices at many online and offline
How did you do with the time management suggestions from our previous article? Hopefully you were able to implement at least one of the tips into your daily life. If so, that’s great! If not, go write No Procrastination 100 times in your best handwriting – lol! Your kids would
To say that the rapid pace at which technology is evolving continues to have a genuine impact on business and society is an understatement. While I still believe there are things a machine can’t do, with the dawn of Artificial Intelligence (AI), machines are said to be capable of imitating
The mass producers of the world (from ketchup to school) tried to persuade us that by grouping everyone into a tight bundle of normal, everything would become more efficient and we’d all do better. In stats, this is called leptokurtosis. The race for leptokurtosis spread like wildfire. It implies control
When we think of an American Thanksgiving we envision a table laden with food, full stomachs and a full football schedule. For health conscious people, Thanksgiving is also a time to be conscious of our food choices so that we don’t derail the good habits that we have striven to
Throughout the year I do product reviews for Academic’s Choice. In this latest round of new products I chose to review Key to the Capitals. Geography isn’t my favorite subject to teach; there’s only so much map coloring my kids would tolerate in a year. This seemed like a great
[cue id=”5176″] Reading is Fundamental. If you’re of a certain age, those words will ring a bell. It’s a simple statement; however, in the United States alone over 25 million children cannot read proficiently! As home educators we don’t expect our children to fall into that group. Yet, there are
[sc_embed_player fileurl=”http://homeschoolalchemy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/10-Time-Management-Strategies-for-Mom.mp3″]Instead of another To Do List, I decided to share my ten best strategies for time management. I like strategies better than “Do This” tips because every family is unique and so are their time management challenges. In addition to the tips found in the infographic, here are a
[sc_embed_player fileurl=”http://homeschoolalchemy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/Discover-Yourself-and-Find-the-Hidden-Positive-Spirituality-in-Your-Life.mp3″]Do you ever feel lost, with no idea where your life is headed? Do you wish you could find a sense of direction, meaning and purpose for your life? Thankfully, you can discover the passion inside of you and experience the truly fulfilling life you were born to live.
[cue id=”5191″] The cost of sending a student to college is undeniably stunning for most families. Not only is there the cost of tuition, but you also have room and board, books and supplies, student activity fees, health insurance, lab fees, transportation and personal expenses. It goes without saying
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Deep down, nearly every one of us wants to be an entrepreneur. However, forgoing your weekly paycheck to follow your true passion takes lots of self-confidence. Many of us lack that confidence. Therefore, a great portion of our lives may be spent working to build someone else’s wealth. If that
No need to be stuck for gift ideas anymore. With The Perfect Basket: How to Make a Fabulous Gift Basket for Any Occasion book, you’ll find fabulous and well-appreciated basket ideas for any occasion. I love receiving special baskets filled with lots of goodies, from speciality food to hand cream
In case you’ve been wondering why I’ve jumped from sharing work from home ideas to crafts this article is your answer. Sometimes when we try to find ways to make money from home we really overlook the obvious. We all have talents that people admire so why not use these
Cross stitching is a fun way to pass the time and relax. There are several different ways to get started. Whether you decide to purchase a cross stitching kit or buy the supplies separately, it is easy to get started. I learned how to cross-stitch as a teenager and while
Instead of giving out a store-bought card for the next special occasion, try your hand at making your own cards. Making your own cards does not require a lot of hard work, but rather a bit of creativity and the right materials. To start creating your cards visit your local
Toddlers love to learn new things. What better way to help them learn than to introduce new crafts. Crafts do not have to be labor intensive. In fact, many crafts are designed for toddlers and are available at the local crafts store. In addition to finding kits at the local
Rainy days can be a drag for children and adults alike. Despite the weather outside though, there is fun to be had inside as well. Rainy days are the perfect time to break out the arts and crafts that will drive away the rainy day dreariness. Crafts are perfect for
Do public schools offer a college preparatory curriculum or just private schools? Looking at schools for my 1st grader and would like to know the difference. Thanks. Both public and private schools offer college-prep curricula. In some public schools, students have to have high enough grades and test scores to