the best Harry Potter ideas to celebrate his birthday

Next week is Harry Potter’s birthday and he may be a fictional character but our family always likes to do something fun to celebrate. Usually it’s something involving a Harry Potter movie viewing. And of course some festive treats or a “Happee Birthdae Harry” cake as part of our celebration too. Today I’ve rounded up […]
summer writing prompts for homeschool lessons

Aww–sweet, sweet Summertime. Even as a homeschool mom it’s my favorite. I’m so thankful my kiddos are done with their on-site classes. Being able to be much more relaxed about our studies, not having to drive the kiddos to their on-site classes… it’s great. Plus, we’re lucky that we live in an area where it […]
general conference coloring pages for adults

It’s that time of year again for members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints–this coming weekend is the 190th Annual General Conference. This is an opportunity we have to listen to modern day prophets and apostles via a televised broadcast. It happens twice a year and is something that our family always […]
travel countdown with Camp Castle Playmats

Can you believe it’s already March?! This year is flying by and planning and preparing for Spring Break and Summer trips is in full swing. I used to love going on trips with my family growing up–whether it was a flight to Hawaii or a road trip with camping. The anticipation to leaving for our […]
spring writing prompts for homeschool lessons
One thing I rely on quite a bit as a homeschooling mom is a good worksheet. Don’t get me wrong, I love real-world applications and field trips too. However, worksheets can be great to reinforce ideas, check for understanding of concepts, or for those days when you need a little “break”. This past year with […]