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How To Start Homeschool With 10+ Easy Resources- Updated 2026

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Has the thought of homeschooling entered your mind? Maybe you’ve bounced the idea around but you just aren’t sure it is right for you and your family? I know I thought about it when my oldest kids were in school but at the time it just wouldn’t work for us. I thought it was going to be too difficult but I was wrong and I’ll share some of our favorite resources with you. You can read more about our homeschool journey here.

Our 2026-2027 Homeschool Curriculum, Schedule Plans, Resource Links, and Daily Routine – Tons of FREE resources! UPDATED

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Blackberry Pig in a Poke with a Brown Sugar Glaze and a Traditional Glaze

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You can read more about how this recipe came to be HERE. After reading through my copy of ‘The Dinner Calendar‘ I have since learned that this was probably more of a steamed pudding dessert.

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Do You Need A Break?

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Hey there! I don’t know about you but I’ve been so crazy busy here lately that I have been ready to just throw my hands up in the air and say ‘ENOUGH’. No more Christmas, no more cleaning, no more school! My house was pure and utter CHAOS today and it has been for the past week. I don’t know why everything seemed so hectic but something had to change.

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Product Review: Jimu Robot DIY Buzzbot/Muttbot Robotics Kit by UBTECH

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Shhhh! Can you keep a secret? This is a sneak peek at one of the gifts I’ve purchased for my kiddos. I am so super excited to see their faces when they open this up. I’ve purchased quite a few STEM items in the hopes that it will help motivate DS15 to keep learning. He is a hands on learner and this will definitely provide a lot of hands on learning!

Are you ready to see what I purchased? It was the Jimu Robot DIY Buzzbot/Muttbot Robotics Kit by @UBTECH.

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Cyber Monday Deal: Kids Cook Real Food eCourse 11/27-11/29

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I’m so excited to tell you all about this deal I found. As you know I have been working on a Home Ec course for my kiddos and it’s been coming together slowly. I just found this Kids Cook Real Food eCourse online that I will be using along with my own. Please click below for this special offer! (I signed up for the special VIP membership and I am so excited to get started using this with my kiddos. Scroll to the bottom for FREEBIES!)

Kids Cook Real Food – Cyber Monday Sale (valid Nov 27-29) Any new member gets the premium content snack videos ($20 value) absolutely free.  Continue reading “Cyber Monday Deal: Kids Cook Real Food eCourse 11/27-11/29” →