It’s easy for one parent to feel some resentment — to feel out of the loop. Maybe Dad gets to be the fun guy while Mom is the one stuck making the kids do their work and focus on their education. Do you find that homeschooling has affected your marriage? We have! Homeschooling impacts your…
How to Socialize Your Homeschool Child
Ask any homeschooler and they will tell you that the most common question they get is about socialization. While it’s not an issue (see our post here on putting this question to bed) some parents do worry that their children aren’t getting enough socialization. The truth is, unless you are living under a rock and…
We Planted a Garden
We planted a little garden in some raised boxes in our yard. It was a super hot day, but we had fun and some popsicles along the way. We planted several things including tomatoes, cucumbers, peas, beans, carrots and mini pumpkins. We are also lucky that we have raspberries and apple trees that grow on…
Visiting a Farm
Don’t you love having friends with cool homes, jobs or places to visit? We were lucky enough to have a friend who invited us to visit her hobby farm. We packed up the car and drove over there. After a short drive, we arrived and were quickly introduced to the animals. I love when people…
How to Homeschool with a Toddler
Homeschooling isn’t easy. Add in a baby or toddler and it can be down right difficult. We know this from experience. This past year, while we have been homeschooling Alexie, we also have Zoé with us. Zoé has been sitting next to us since the beginning. When we started homeschooling Alexie, Zoé was only 16…
Mother’s Day at the Greenhouse
We have a tradition. Every year for Mother’s Day, we get Mom some petunias for her front step flower box. Why petunias? Well they provide lots of colour, are easy to take care off and they handle the full day sun really well. But in order to give Mom some flowers, we need to go…
Our Journey with Eczema and Food Sensitivities
We have been battling Alexie’s eczema since she was 4 weeks old. It’s been a long journey of trial and error, testing different medications and creams and ultimately getting blood tests and a diagnosis of food triggered eczema. After almost 3 years of struggling, we finally have answers. Sixty-seven answers actually. Alexie has ultimately been…
Alphabet Scavenger Hunt
Looking for an easy but super educational activity that helps kids learn their letters? This alphabet scavenger hunt is honestly one of our favourite learning activities. All you need are some letters, a piece of chalk and place to hide them. We like to use the foam letters from our playroom puzzle mat. And we…
Term 2 Update
Let’s start by saying that this term has not gone as planned. Our second term is from the beginning of January to the end of April. And, those 4 months have been a whirlwind of chaos and life-changes. First, there’s that post-Christmas lull. We have heard about it and had been warned about it. After…
Egg Catapult …and Splatter Art
We love STEAM activities. STEAM stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math. Whenever you can combine multiple subjects into a single activity, you activate whole brain learning, meaning you are making more connections and are more likely to remember the lessons they learn. And, when we can connect an activity to a season or…