If you have a big family, there is SO much to accomplish in a day. Let me walk you through our large family homeschool schedule with seven kids at home. We have kept this schedule for several years and it helps me run my home efficiently and peacefully! A Successful Homeschool Schedule Begins with Mom…
Raising Chickens for Profit: A Rewarding Side Hustle A Family Adventure Does your family raise chickens for eggs? Are you thinking of turning your flock into a side hustle? Raising chickens for profit is an easy way to make a few extra dollars and let the chickens pay for themselves. My family has been raising…
Is Fishing a Hobby That Your Kids Want to Try? Whether you are new to fishing or a longtime angler, here are eight tips to make fishing a hobby that will keep you heading back to the water. Fishing has been one of my kids’ favorite hobbies since they were toddlers. They love the gear,…
Should kids play airsoft? My sons started to get interested in Airsoft about 4 years ago, when they were 12,10,8 & 6. A local homeschool group in our areas hosted Airsoft “wars,” and my sons wanted to participate. All my boys have experience with firearms. As babies, they pretended that sticks and other toys were…
The definition of Airsoft: giving kids guns to shoot friends. Sounds safe and fun, right? Like it or not, after years of nerf guns, your kids are already trained in Airsoft warfare. It’s our job as parents to equip our kids with airsoft gear for beginners so they can play safely and learn proper safety…
As a family with 5 sons, we have a lot of energy, creativity and passion in our home. Sometimes it can be tricky to guide my sons to create good, instead of havoc. One way that has helped and inspired greatness in my sons is to have a well-stocked library of hobby books for boys….
Raising rabbits for kids can be a rewarding experience, whether your child just wants a fluffy pet or wants to raise rabbits for meat, fur, showing or breeding. Here’s a basic guide to help your kids get started raising rabbits! Why do your kids want to raise rabbits? If your city kid is longing for…
This post contains affiliate links. Are you ready to explore unique hobbies for homeschoolers? I have found that so many homeschooling kids are interested in activities and hobbies that traditional school kids just don’t do. Have you discovered this yet? If you are new to homeschooling, you might be seeing some of these benefits: You…
Six years ago, my young homeschool family was growing up and we were ready to start adding some outside activities. I had always been wary of homeschool co-ops, as co-op means co-operative, and co-operative means working with other people! As a very independent person, I wasn’t sure if I was the kind of mom that…
If you know teen that has talent in the kitchen, and you want to give a great gift, THIS is the ultimate GIFT GUIDE for teens that like to cook! My sons, ages 9-16, are pretty talented in the kitchen. They have enough experience to prepare most of the foods they enjoy. They are knowledgeable…
Does your child want to start an Etsy Shop? If your child is crafty and entrepreneurial, an Etsy shop might be a great way to start an online business at a young age. I believe parents should be supportive of their kid’s business ideas. Business skills are universal, from making a business plan, brainstorming creative…
Let’s face it—kids don’t come with an instruction manual. But as parents, homeschoolers, and caregivers, we can help equip them with skills that last a lifetime. Whether you’re teaching toddlers to put on their shoes or teens to manage money, life skills give kids confidence, independence, and real-world readiness. In this post, we’re covering 50…
Making memories without the overwhelm—one summer bucket list adventure at a time! Summer Shouldn’t Be Stressful As a homeschool mom of several kids (preschoolers to high schoolers!), I know that summer can feel like a whirlwind. We dream of fun, connection, and rest—but without a little planning, it can slip by in a blur of…