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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.

The winter solstice is the shortest day and longest night of the year. It marks the point when the Earth’s axial tilt is farthest from the Sun in the Northern Hemisphere. This blog features activities to learn about the 2024 winter solstice including a free worksheet PDF, craft and nature activities, and more.

For homeschooling families, the holidays can be both magical and hectic. In this blog post I share how we balance academics during the holiday season with seasonal curriculum, plus ideas to make the season special and memorable for my family.

In my homeschool, I love to give opportunities for public speaking. We love practicing recitation in front of family, or giving presentations in front of friends. This blog post includes the benefits of public speaking for kids, plus the best tips for learning this skill and practicing it in your homeschool.

Teaching history is an exciting opportunity to spark curiosity and imagination. Through engaging storytelling about historical figures, events, and cultures, children can develop a love for learning history. This blog post details how I teach history in my homeschool and my favorite history curriculum for kids.