A few weeks ago on Facebook, another blogger posted this video from the Today Show in which the anchors discussed whether parents should be able to pull their kids out of school for family vacations. It’s not just that the absences would be considered unexcused, it is actually considered illegal in some states. As a …
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The Ancient Earthworks of Central Ohio Some of the best travel happens right outside your door. We lived nearly on top of the Newark Earthworks for 7 years, yet never really fully explored them. When some nice November weather hit us, I realized that NOW was the time to visit. The Newark Earthworks are the …
Homeschool moms wear a lot of hats:? teacher, principal, and curriculum advisor, not to mention their homemaking roles, financial advisor, etc.? While that may create stress the other 364 days per year, on Christmas Day it means many more options for gifts! Here are my favorite Christmas gifts for the homeschool mom.? Some for her, …
It’s hard to believe it’s our 3rd year of homeschooling. ?It seems like I just had two in diapers and now I have two in school! ?((Cue the weeping)) ?A few close friends ask for homeschool updates, so without further ado, I’ll share what we’re planning this year while homeschooling a second grader and kindergartner. …
A member’s review + tips for if you go Mansfield, Ohio has plenty of activities to keep little hands and feet busy! One of our absolute favorites is Little Buckeye Children’s Museum! Little Buckeye Children’s Museum is the perfect place to spend a dreary or snowy day in North Central Ohio. From toddlers to elemetary …
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It’s crazy?to believe we are racing to the finish of our?second year of homeschooling! ?I’ve made changes to our approach this year, as I’ve learned more about myself and more about my son! Last year seemed like the year of personality struggles and the big adjustment to schooling full-time. This year feels like a full-blown …
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There’s nothing like celebrating the end of our first year of homeschooling with a little Alice Cooper.?#notyourtypicalhomeschooler?Ha! ? As of today, we are d-o-n-e, done. ?Now that’s not to say we won’t do some review over the summer or keep up with our daily kids’ devotional, but no more 4-days-a-week-2-hours-a-day for the next 3 months. …
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It’s easy for me to forget that history is literally all around us- sometimes we just need to do a little searching. ?This week our family found a local jewel in the National Road & Zane Grey Museum. ?The museum is located only 10 minutes east of Zanesville in Norwich, OH on US 40, the …
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