- 34 Clean Movies the Whole Family Can Watch — No Filter App Required
We love ClearPlay and VidAngel in our house – they’re lifesavers for a lot of titles… I’m looking at you, bikini people in Iron Man… But you know those moments when they just aren’t an option? The Kindles are downloaded…
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- My Husband Wanted to Homeschool Our Kids. I Said Absolutely Not.
Does your spouse not want to homeschool, but you do? I’m here to help! Talking points, statistics, socialization research, a one-year trial framework, and honest answers to every fear your spouse might have – all in one free toolkit. Made by a former reluctant spouse who said no first. Download free!
- How I Finally Cataloged My Home Library (With a Little AI Help)
Our homeschool family has hundreds of books across every room – and we were losing track. Here’s how I used AI to build a searchable home library catalog, completely free.
- Our Favorite Audible Audiobooks for Homeschool Families
Our family has been filling the house with audiobooks for years — during dishes, puzzles, long drives, and laundry that somehow never ends. This is our real, listened-to-many-times list: fantasy and classics, mystery and faith, little-kid favorites and the ones we all grew into together. Every single one has been played in this house. Some of them more times than I can count.
- We’re Going Back to the Moon: An Artemis II Homeschool Unit Study
Yesterday evening my daughter and I were enthralled, watching my phone screen in the living room floor — the big ancient piano looming behind us like a sentinel — watching a rocket climb into a sky that turned the color…
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- I Was on the Homeschool Minnesota Podcast! (Plus, a Free High School Literature Curriculum You Need to Know About)
I joined Dayle Annand on the Homeschool Minnesota Podcast to talk about Journey Through the Classics – a completely free, self-contained high school literature curriculum rooted in Charlotte Mason principles. Come listen!
- Inside Journeying Through the Classics: A Free Charlotte Mason High School Literature Curriculum
Take a closer look inside Journeying Through the Classics – a free 700+ page Charlotte Mason high school literature curriculum with living books, art integration, and zero busywork. Here’s exactly what’s inside.
- The Charlotte Mason Easter Basket: Filling It with Wonder (Not Plastic Grass)
Skip the candy-and-plastic Easter basket this year. Here’s how to build a Charlotte Mason Easter basket full of living books, nature study tools, art supplies, and faith-based treasures your kids will actually use.
- I Was on a Podcast! (And We Talked About the Thing That Changes Everything)
A few months ago, I had the loveliest conversation with the team at NxtEra Homeschooling. The episode is called How to Individualize Homeschooling with Jessica Lovett, and it’s a full hour of the kind of talk I wish I could…
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- Tool or Teaser?
A No-Guilt Guide to Screen Time in Your Homeschool Someone recently asked me if I feel guilty letting my kids use a screen during school time. I had Spotify playing, a graphic I was designing open on my laptop, and…
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- Introducing “Journeying Through the Classics” — A Free Charlotte Mason High School Literature Curriculum (700+ Pages)
Download “Journeying Through the Classics” — a free 700+ page Charlotte Mason high school literature curriculum with essay writing, spelling and vocabulary lists, grammar lessons, discussion guides, and answer keys.
- The Complete Book List: 34 Classics for Your High School Literature Curriculum
Download the complete book list for our free 700+ page Charlotte Mason high school literature curriculum. 34 units from The Odyssey to E.B. White – every book available at your library!
- Can You Really Get a Classical Education for Free? (Spoiler: Yes.)
Note: This post was a preview of the curriculum before it came out. Now you can get the whole thing for free! Click here to download the entire 700+ curriculum for free! There is a pervasive myth that for a…
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- Samantha Parkington Valentine’s Day Poetry Tea Time: An Edwardian Morning Time Celebration
Create a magical Samantha Parkington Valentine’s Day poetry tea time with this complete American Girl inspired guide. Find Edwardian-inspired treats, activities, poetry selections, and historical connections perfect for Charlotte Mason homeschool morning time. Celebrate Samantha’s legacy as Raquel Reyes debuts!
- 5 Screen-Free Winter Activities for Kids Using Only What You Already Have at Home
Discover 5 screen-free winter activities for kids using only household items – no shopping trip required! Free printables, salt art, science experiments, and more indoor fun for homeschool families during winter storms.
- How to Protect Your Homeschool Family Online: Simple Tools That Actually Work
Router-level internet filtering and movie censoring tools every homeschool family needs. CleanBrowsing, VidAngel, and more – simple protection for even non-techie parents.
- How to Restart Homeschool After Christmas Break (Or Any Break): 4 Proven Strategies That Actually Work
Whether you’re restarting homeschool after Christmas, recovering from a family illness, returning from an extended vacation, or simply getting your homeschool momentum back after a busy season, these four easy strategies will help you transition smoothly.
- When Pinterest Fails: Teaching Kids the Art of the Pivot
When our Oreo pinecones for a Narnia Christmas dinner turned into a Pinterest disaster, we taught our kids the most valuable lesson: how to pivot. Sometimes the best moments come from the fails.
- Take Meal Planning off the Menu This Holiday Season
I have a complicated relationship with meal planning. Some weeks I get super excited, make elaborate lists, and plan the most delicious-sounding meals… only to realize I’m not in the mood to cook them when the time actually comes. I…
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- Our Favorite Christmas Books for Elementary Readers: Building Joyful Holiday Traditions
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- Creating a Joyful Christmas (When You’re Already Overwhelmed)
Stop carrying Christmas in your head. Get a free gift tracker printable and create space for peace, presence, and joy with your family this season.
- Themed Christmas Stockings: Creating Memory-Filled Traditions (+ Free Jane Austen Printable!)
Create a Jane Austen themed Christmas stocking with 16 literary gift ideas! Free printable perfect for Pride and Prejudice fans and Regency lovers.
- Finding Freedom in Your Homeschool Schedule
🧙♂️ Need help with your schedule? Get our FREE Hobbit & Lord of the Rings themed schedule templates, plus 700+ pages of high school literature curriculum, music playlists, Squishmallow resources, seasonal printables, and weekly homeschool encouragement! When most people hear…
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- Spring Adventures in Your Homeschool: Joyful Ideas to Bring Nature into Your School Days
🎁 Love these spring ideas? Subscribe to get more free resources including 700+ pages of high school literature curriculum, Hobbit-themed schedules, music playlists, Squishmallow conversation cards, and seasonal printables delivered to your inbox! Click here to join → “Nothing ever…
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- Squishmallows are Perfect for a Valentine’s Day Party!
💝 Want FREE customizable Squishmallow Valentine’s Cards? Subscribe to get these cards PLUS Squishmallow conversation starters, 700+ pages of high school literature curriculum, Hobbit-themed schedules, music playlists, seasonal printables, and more! Hello, Everyone ~ What a busy couple of months…
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- Creative and Stress-Free Thanksgiving Homeschool Activities for Kids
Hi, there! Yes, I’m alive… It’s been an extremely busy couple of months, whack-a-mole-ing lots of health stuff and other big to-dos. Sorry for being missing in action a bit there. Oh, well – I’m here now! And, now Thanksgiving…
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- Homeschooling Through Life’s Storms: Finding Joy in the Journey
💛 Need encouragement + practical help? Subscribe to get weekly homeschool support, free curriculum (700+ pages!), schedule templates, seasonal inspiration, and resources that bring joy back to your hardest days! Yes, I need this. → Homeschooling is a beautiful adventure,…
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- Science in Your Homeschool: Experiments, Exploration, and Excitement!
🔎A question I get asked a lot in my years as a homeschool coach is, “How do I find a science curriculum with a Christian worldview?” 🔭Parents are also looking for science that is engaging and fun, while at the…
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- Homeschooling Through Summer: A Joyful Approach to Year-Round Learning ☀️
Discover the joys of homeschooling through the summer! Learn how to create a relaxed, fun-filled learning environment that fosters connection, creativity, and a love of learning.
- Cultivate a Joyful Home Environment
In a way, your home environment is just as important as your homeschool curriculum. You’re not going to feel like doing your curriculum to the fullest if your homeschool environment lacks joy.
However, doing that takes a lot of work. It doesn’t just happen!