Do you need to make a coat hanger? A coat hanger is an easy woodworking project for kids and beginners to make and enjoy. We always need more places to hang coats, and my kids are happy to make these for themselves and for gifts for others. Woodworking projects for kids are a great way…
Of all the books I read this year, To Shoe A Stallion, by Mark Wertin will be the most impactful story I have experienced. Mr. Wertin is trying to reach an important audience in a way that hasn’t been done before. If you are raising a Christian young adult, or if you struggle with discernment…
Hey there, fellow homeschooling families! Let’s talk about a hobby that’s sure to ruffle some feathers and crack you up – raising chickens! Raising chickens is the perfect addition to any homeschooling adventure. Are you ready to learn why your family should raise chickens? Keep reading! Your Family Should Raise Chickens Before you begin any…
Woodworking is a favorite hobby in my house. From a very early age, my boys have loved all tools, especially saws, sanders and hammers. It has been very easy and fun to teach woodworking to kids in our house! Woodworking is a great hobby for all ages. It combines creativity, logic, hand-on experience with tools…
It’s a new year and it’s time to make those New Year’s Resolutions. What are you going to do differently for your health and for your family this year? If getting outside is on the list, you have come to the right place! The cold season is a wonderful time to start the habit and…
As I write this, the temperatures are below zero. My family is struggling to care for our menagerie of farm animals and pets, start the new school term off with gusto, and stoke the wood burning fireplace that can’t quite keep up with this weather. Even though I am wearing three layers of clothing, I…
Are you looking for easy poker games to learn, play and share with your family? I have a challenge for my readers: teach your kids to play cards. Once they have mastered the easy games, like Go Fish, War and Slap Jack……it’s time to teach the family to play poker. Did you know that there…
Are you a homeschooling mom eager to ignite your child’s artistic flair but feeling a bit lost because you can’t draw yourself? Fear not! Teaching drawing doesn’t require Picasso-level skills; it’s all about fostering creativity and enjoying the process together. Homeschooling is SUCH a journey. It is a huge undertaking, educating our children. It is…
Winter can be a challenging time in homeschool. The days are shorter, the weather is colder, and it’s easy to feel cooped up. It’s even easier to turn to screens to entertain yourself and your children. Let’s resist the temptation to be frustrated with the cold and make a plan to live internationally and start…
I think my oldest son was in first grade when he started trying to make a homemade bow and arrows set. He would tie yarn to sticks and shoot smaller sticks across the yard. It wasn’t long before he advanced his bow making skills and today, all four of my older boys have found great…