Our whole world was canceled (with no refunds) in March 2020. Goodbye sports, scouting meetings, homeschool co-op, piano lessons, and swimming lessons. Hello sitting in my house with three wild kids, literally trying not to catch the plague. Fast forward 6-7 months and blessedly some activities are up and running again. We have cautiously signed up…
While my homeschooler was taking her first standardized test, I peaked over her shoulder and saw a question about what Memorial Day celebrates. I smiled as I thought my daughter would get that right for sure. We have talked about Memorial Day and what it means. She has been to Arlington Cemetery and seen the…
I don’t know about you, but my stock of craft supplies has been dwindling due to world events. All three of my kids love art, creating, and all things crafting…and my depleted art box shows it. Going to the grocery store right now is a huge pain that involves face masks, lysol, hand sanitizer, and…
Is there anything more magical than a butterfly to a child? My kids have seen tons of them, but they still gasp, point, yell “Butterfly!” and the chase is on – every time! Now that spring is upon us and the sun is out, I just had to pull out one of my favorite crafts….
I really love a good STEM project. I love how they get kids engaged, thinking, and learning! It is a huge plus when they have an art project to show off when it’s all over! Our homeschool had a lot of fun with our Valentine’s Day STEM Project, so I decided to design this simple…