I'm Bored Activity Cards
It doesn't take long for my children to tell me they're bored, especially during the summer. When our days are less scheduled and the kids have way more free time, it's only a matter of time before I hear... "Mom, I'm bored."
For many years my response to the "mom, I'm bored" complaint was to pull out our list of chores and start assigning jobs to the kids. However, that did not make me a fun... read more ❯
Homeschool Field Trips, Activities and Fun Days
My children loved homeschool field trips. In fact, they were so spoiled visiting places during off season that to this day they can't stand going places during the busy time of year! One thing that I've learned with homeschooling is that you must plan your fun days, activities, and field trips.
The years that I wasn't purposeful about planning our field trips would fly by and we missed some awesome opportunities. After homeschooling my children for... read more ❯
Manage Screen Time (Free Printable Checklist)
Are you already arguing with your children about screen time this summer? It is a never-ending battle at my house. I don't mind my children using electronics (especially on gloomy days) but my kids need limits. I finally created this No Screen Time Until Checklist to help manage screen time this summer, and throughout the year.
We have a few basic rules to help control screen time. No electronics are allowed in their rooms overnight. We... read more ❯
5 Ways to Get Your Kid Reading This Summer 
It's summertime! One thing I've always stressed with my kids is summer reading. Although I must admit, sometimes it's a challenge to get my kids to read during the summer.
But while I know the value of breaks, I also know my kids. Those sweet little ones would happily sit in front of their screens all day long if I didn’t challenge them or change things up from time to time.
Reading is so important to everything... read more ❯