ADVENT-ure Around the World with Your Tastebuds!

ADVENT-ure Around the World with Your Tastebuds!

I recently shared that every December for many years, our family has embarked on a special journey we call our ADVENT-ure Around the World. It’s a time when we transform our homeschool into a Christmas School, diving into the rich traditions, cultures, and stories of 

Unschooling as Christians is About Surrender and Trust

Unschooling as Christians is About Surrender and Trust

Galatians 5:1 tells is that Christ has set us free and that we should no longer be burdened by a yoke of slavery. This verse refers to the burden of performing under Mosaic law, but I can’t help but think of other burdens we subject 

Teaching Siblings How to Handle Conflict

Teaching Siblings How to Handle Conflict

When my kids were younger, they would get in pretty legit fights … just like other siblings. I mean, they still can get into it, but not nearly in the same way as they did when they were much smaller, SUPER selfish human beings who 

Christian Homeschooling + Sheltered Kids

Christian Homeschooling + Sheltered Kids

I recently shared some of my thoughts on homeschooling and socialization on Instagram and how educational choice for our kids is not the primary factor for whether they become well-socialized or not. I made the points that: 1) “social” is a relative term, 2) we 

Unschooling Preschool

Unschooling Preschool

Recently, a mama with littles shared that she had a hard time coming up with a daily routine for her 2- and 4.5-year old kiddos, and asked for a suggestion of how to time block her days without it feeling too scheduled (she has a 

Interview with My Unschooled Teens

Interview with My Unschooled Teens

I have something special for you today! I few weeks back, I asked my community (you guys) to do a survey and one of the questions I asked was: If we could meet for coffee, what would you ask me? There were quite a few questions 

How to Encourage Kids to Do Hard Things Without Them Feeling Resentful

How to Encourage Kids to Do Hard Things Without Them Feeling Resentful

First off, there have been lots of times my kids have totally felt resentful for doing things they don’t want to do! I think that’s human nature and I don’t believe there will ever be anyone who doesn’t ever struggle with this. With that said, 

A DAY IN THE LIFE OF CHRISTIAN UNSCHOOLERS (AGES 12, 15, 17)

A DAY IN THE LIFE OF CHRISTIAN UNSCHOOLERS (AGES 12, 15, 17)

It’s that time of year! I usually like to share our “day in the life” snapshots in the middle of the school year (instead of the beginning) because it truly is representative our real-life rhythm (versus ideal plans that haven’t yet come to life, LOL). 

Gospel-Centered Books for Families

Gospel-Centered Books for Families

“You shall teach them diligently to your children, and shall talk of them when you sit in your house, and when you walk by the way, and when you lie down and when you rise.” Deuteronomy 6:7

Cha Cha’s Easy “Eggy” Dip

Cha Cha’s Easy “Eggy” Dip

This is the very first post of “The COOKie Corner”, the part of our website where our kids share their own content!