Gear up for a year full of fun and learning. Remember the excitement and nervousness of your first … [More...]
Chocolate Chip Pan Cookies
A lot of my memories growing up center around food. Some might say, some things never change. I might… [more]
Make Back to School Fun
Gear up for a year full of fun and learning. Remember the excitement and nervousness of your first… [more]
Just Getting Started?
Home education is an adventure, and beginning to home educate is like going on a journey. Here are… [more]
Homeschool Deals, Textbooks, and Conferences
What a beautiful past two weeks it has been in my hometown. My family and I actually reached a milestone… [more]
The Lone Ranger Mama
One eyelid fluttered open as I strained to determine if I really heard what I thought I heard. My suspicions… [more]
Growing Friendships
Once upon a time we had an old Commodore 64 computer which my brother-in-law had given to us for our… [more]
Enrichment
Just Getting Started?
Home education is an adventure, and beginning to home educate is like going on a journey. Here are … [More...]
Simply Basic Homeschooling
If you have more than one child, you've probably noticed this: all the snazzy new things that were invented … [More...]
Creative Writing: The Good, The Bad, and The UGLY Amazing!
If anyone had suggested to me when my son was younger that I would someday be writing an article on how … [More...]
Writer’s Workshop at Home: Get Ready!
I love writing. I'm sure that's not that much of a surprise since I write articles, I have a blog, and … [More...]
Family and Faith
Chocolate Chip Pan Cookies
A lot of my memories growing up center around food. Some might say, some things never change. I might … [More...]
The Lone Ranger Mama
One eyelid fluttered open as I strained to determine if I really heard what I thought I heard. My suspicions … [More...]
Trust but Verify
“Mom, don’t you trust me?” We’ve all heard that. With two teenagers in my house there is a whole … [More...]
Growing Friendships
Once upon a time we had an old Commodore 64 computer which my brother-in-law had given to us for our … [More...]
Busy Day Recipes
There is a phrase that is capable of striking fear, terror, and sometimes even annoyance into the heart … [More...]
The Reference Section
Integrating Homeschooling and Therapy
When therapy is part of homeschooling there is a specific medical need. Some children need speech, physical, … [More...]
Excited to do it all over again
This fall I am anticipating the beginning of learning lessons with my soon-to-be-four-year -old. When … [More...]
First Year of Highschool
I’ve been skimming a new favorite on the homeschool circuit, Do Hard Things, by Alex and Brett Harris. … [More...]
Working with a Lightning Bolt
The final year of homeschooling my current oldest at home seemed to be passing slowly. We talked about … [More...]
Say “Good Morning” to Highschool Success!
Looking for a strategy for success? One great idea is to initiate a "Morning Meeting" each day! With … [More...]
Company of Friends
Not Back to School Blog Hop
It's that time of year again! The stores are filled with excitement to get public school kids geared … [More...]
Homeschool Deals, Textbooks, and Conferences
What a beautiful past two weeks it has been in my hometown. My family and I actually reached a milestone … [More...]
Curriculum Share
We want to share a brand new resource with y'all...Curriculum Share is a community of homeschoolers who … [More...]
Giveaway: HOTM Conference Tickets!
Hear-ye, Hear-ye.. LOL, Ok seriously friends, I have a super exciting announcement for you! We have … [More...]
Giveaway: Hearts at Home Gift Certificate
Hearts at Home Curriculum Store is offering one lucky Heart of the Matter a $15 Hearts at Home Gift Certificate. To … [More...]
Digital Magazine: Focus on High School
To GED or Not to GED?
That is the question—at least, in several of the high school homeschool communities that I frequent. This is an exciting … [Read More...]
The Tale of a Son
As you begin homeschooling, there are a host of questions that may be in the back of your mind: Can I really do this? … [Read More...]
Through the Eyes of a High Schooler
When I was in grade school, homeschooling seemed “normal” enough. Sure I didn’t go to school, but all my peers thought … [Read More...]
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