Whether you’re taking a roadtrip with kids that’s 500 miles or 3000 miles, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed by all that comes with a long drive with kids. Knowing how to pack your car with all you need without feeling cramped is a skill that will serve you well in keeping the car organized and spacious.
Continue reading“Are we there yet?” Oh we all know the relentless questioning of a discontent child. And taking a long roadtrip with kids can be the epitome of relentless questioning, sibling bickering and agitated parents. But I’m here to tell you that it doesn’t have to be that way!
Continue readingContinue reading“Children learn best when they like their teacher and they think their teachers likes them.”
Gordon Neufeld
It’s the most wonderful time of the year! And not just because the song said so – but because Christmas truly is a season of wonder, beauty, and joy. But have you considered how to incorporate Christmas or Advent into your homeschool? Friend, you are in the right place because I LOVE homeschool during the Christmas season.
Continue readingHave you heard of the 33 piece wardrobe? Yes, it’s exactly as it sounds – you only have 33 pieces of clothing and accessories. Sound crazy? I won’t deny that it is a bit extreme, even more so than a regular minimalist wardrobe. But I decided to give it a try and decide for myself whether it was downright nuts, or genius.
Continue readingIt’s a common question and one probably considered by every family with multiple children. Should siblings share a room? Do you even have the option to give your kids their own bedrooms? Or maybe your kids actually prefer to have each other’s company all night. Regardless, there are multiple reasons and benefits to room sharing.
Call us crazy, but our five boys all share one bedroom.
Continue readingPacking food when you’re hiking can be a challenge. Let’s face it – kids are picky and getting it right even at home can sometimes be a challenge. When choosing the best hiking food for kids there are a few things to consider, so let’s just dive in.
Continue readingHiking alone with your kids can be a daunting task. There are so many “what ifs” that pop into our heads. You might even be wondering how you could ever possibly carry all of that stuff with you on the trail when you can barely even get the car packed in the morning.
Continue readingWhy we did NO school for a whole year, and how our gap year was the best educational year yet.
In March of 2022 our family decided to set off on the adventure of a lifetime – moving all 7 of us into a 150 square foot trailer and traveling the country.
Continue readingHave you heard of “deschooling”? Deschooling is the process of peeling away the layers of what we’ve been led to believe about education (a result of traditional schooling) and coming instead into a more natural way and understanding of learning.
Many families who leave the school system will take time to deschool, where they put academics aside to spend time adjusting to the lack of rigor, forced work and learning, and instead focus on relaxing, enjoying natural interests and spending time together. The goal is to establish family bonds and connection, and reignite a child’s natural love of learning.
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