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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 2025 winter solstice including a free worksheet PDF, craft and nature activities, and more.

Beat the dark days of winter with these crafts designed to bring delight during this time of year. Take advantage of cozy time spent indoors with these crafts that draw from the winter season, pull from items you may already have around the house, thinks you can easily find in nature, and bring joy to […]

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.

The new year is the perfect time to breathe new life into your homeschool routine. Refreshing and reviewing your homeschool planner can reignite enthusiasm and set a positive tone for the months ahead. Refreshing your homeschool is about making thoughtful adjustments to simplify your days and keep things engaging, organized, and aligned with your family’s needs.

This list includes our favorite family-friendly Christmas movies that are wholesome and meant for the whole family to enjoy together, including classic Christmas films, newer holiday favorites, and gentle, Christmas-themed television specials for young children, plus a free, printable bucket list to plan your own family movie nights.

In this blog post I am sharing ways to make the Christmas season meaningful in your home and homeschool while holding onto the true intention of the season. This blog post shares ideas for teaching your children the Biblical nativity story and other ways to make the holiday season special without missing the point.

I want to share some of our favorite books and activities for the wintertime as a springboard for you to be intentional with slowing down and making room for connection and beauty this season. Get this FREE Winter Book List and Winter Unit Study.

If you are searching for the perfect gift for mom this holiday season, these are some of my favorite gift ideas for homeschool mamas for 2025. Whether you’re shopping for the homeschool mom who loves to read or loves the outdoors, here are some of my favorite items.

Ages 7 to 17 are both one of the most exciting and challenging periods in a child’s life. This 2025 holiday gift guide for big kids and teens features gifts that will bring smiles on Christmas morning, but also reflect evolving interests and inspire fun, skill-building, and family bonding.

The holiday season is never brighter than through the eyes of a baby, busy toddler, or preschooler. In our 2025 Christmas gift guide for babies, toddlers, and kids (Ages 0-6), we’ve curated items that foster early development, encourage creative play, inspire coziness, and build lasting family memories.