Family Life

The holidays are an amazing time to tap into learning opportunities while enjoying all of the seasonal activities. As we spend time in meal prep, cleaning, hosting, baking, and the holiday aftermath, these are opportunities to invite children to come alongside us and learn valuable life skills.

DIY Christmas gifts have a special place in my heart. Make your holiday extra special by crafting gifts for the moms, dads, siblings, grandparents, and friends. Here are 50 gifts for children ages 3-10 to make and give during the holiday season.

We love connecting during the holidays, and one tradition we add to our December each year is a simple Christmas advent calendar of activities that bring joy and connection. Learn how I set up our holiday advent for kids and download my free printable list of ideas to use in your family advent calendar this holiday season.

If you are searching for the perfect gift for mom this holiday season, these are some of my favorite gift ideas for homeschool mamas. Whether you’re shopping for the homeschool mom who loves to read or loves the outdoors, here are some of my favorite items.

Christmas is coming and while you could offer experience gifts like a membership to the zoo, many of you (just like me) want something for your children to unwrap on Christmas. These are some of the best holiday gifts for children ages 4-8 including crafts, outdoor play, imaginative play, building toys, and games.

I don’t know about you but somehow I always forget about getting stocking stuffers until the last minute. The last thing my kids need is a stocking full of dollar store junk and candy, so I try to be intentional about getting gifts that encourage their creativity or are practical items that they will actually use. Here

These are fun and creative crafts and activities to enjoy with your children during the holiday season. Get crafty, explore nature, or try something new with these Christmas crafts and recipes. This is a collection of easy, engaging ideas for all ages that will keep little hands busy and big hearts connected.

Spending time reading books is an important part of our homeschool, as I want my children to have a love for learning and literature. This blog post shares the ways I encourage my kids to spend time reading and foster a love of books and literature through our home environment, available book choices, and more.

As a working, homeschooling mom of four, I try to set up my days in a way that cultivates peace and joy in our home. Here is a peek inside my realistic morning routine where I make time for my personal devotional, meal prep for myself and my family, exercise, plus home responsibilities before we begin our school day.

The end of the school year is a special time for both parents and children. Whether you homeschool year-round or take a break during the summer, the end of the school year can bring up a lot of different emotions. This blog discusses how to audit your homeschool year and fun ideas for celebrating accomplishments.