Summer Fun- Camps and VBS

Favorite Home School Resources Series

One of the things I love the most about the summer are the options. There are so many fun camps that come along in our community. There are camps offered at UTEP, on post and a few at our church as well focusing on STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art, and math). Then there are the Vacation […]

Craftsy Online Classes

Favorite Home School Resources Series

There are so many things that my children want to try out that I just don’t have the skills to teach them. I can’t always find someone to teach them, nor can I afford private lessons for each of them every time they express curiosity. So I found some fun online classes where we can […]

Find Joy in Everyday

#JoyHopeLive {12}

I am in the midst of creating a Homeschool Co-op (ok more like re-creating and re-locating after a year break). First Presbyterian has happily stepped up and provided us a space and resources. They went even a step further and we discussed homeschooling on the local christian tv station yesterday. You can watch it here: My […]

STEM Groovy Lab in a Box and a Father’s Day Special

Favorite Home School Resources Series

Groovy boxes are a great addition to our homeschooling curriculum. Our budding scientist loves them. Groovy Lab in a Box sent us the Moon Dance Box in order to review and share it with you. I only wish I had discovered them sooner. I love this resource and more importantly so does our 3rd grader. […]

Find Joy in Everyday

#JoyHopeLive {11}

This past week we’ve been moving from one house to another, just a mile down the road. I’ve learned a few things during this little adventure. #1 Hiring movers and a cleaning crew is cheaper then family therapy. #2 If you’re not going to splurge for those two at least rent a U-haul. Just because […]

Join the Odyssey Adventure Club for a ‘Buck’ (Plus a Summer Challenge)

Favorite Home School Resources Series

Over the summer I will be reviewing and sharing a few of my favorite Home School Resources. The Odyssey Adventure Club isn’t just for Home Schooling but it makes a great addition to our studies and our quiet time. The big added benefit is that my 10 year old is addicted to it. He probably […]