As homeschoolers, we often focus on reading, writing, and math—but what about the practical life skills that help our kids grow into capable, confident adults? What good is mastering long division...
Teaching Life Skills to Young Children: 15 Practical Skills for Homeschool
Teaching good habits and life skills to young children early on lays a peaceful foundation for your homeschool days. As Charlotte Mason emphasized, “education is an atmosphere, a discipline, a...
Why Teaching Kids Portrait Photography Builds More Than Camera Skills
Handing a child a camera and inviting them to photograph people—especially faces—may seem like a small thing. But portrait photography trains far more than just technical skill. It invites children...
10 Ideas for Teaching Kitchen Skills to Young Children at Home
Cooking and baking with my boys is one of my favorite ways to spend time with them! I love that they’re learning lots of skills and gaining confidence with each new ability. They’re always asking if...
7 Screen-Free Hobbies That Teach Life Skills (Use What You Already Have at Home!)
Screen-free hobbies that teach life skills offer kids something far more lasting than passive entertainment: confidence, creativity, and meaningful growth—right at home. You don’t need fancy...
5 Essential Kitchen Skills for Middle Schoolers to Learn at Home
Middle school is a wonderful season to invite kids into the kitchen—they’re eager for more responsibility, curious about how things work, and ready to handle real tools and tasks with a bit of...
Teaching Portrait Photography to Tweens: A Creative Skill for Life
Teaching portrait photography to tweens at home is easier than you might think. It's not only a versatile skill that can grow alongside your child, but also a valuable one. Portrait photography...
10 Things to Buy Used Instead of New to SAVE Thousands!
When you buy used instead of new, your money-saving potential goes way up! It's amazing how quickly $100 can be spent at the store or online. Every day, we're bombarded with dozens—if not...
How to Budget for Christmas Gifts | Plan for Christmas Early
How much should you budget for Christmas gifts? How can you shop for everyone on your Christmas list without going into debt? What can you do to stop overspending during the holiday season? I'm glad...
The Merry Little Christmas Planner | Plan Your Holiday on a Budget!
The Merry Little Christmas Planner has arrived! I've been pouring my heart into this planner for the past two months, and it's finally here, available for FREE to all of my email subscribers! I'm so...
$400 Christmas Budget | How We’re Spending Less on Christmas!
This year, we're not spending much on Christmas because we're currently putting every extra dollar toward building our first home. Money has been pretty tight, so we settled on a small $400...
Cheap ALDI Soup Recipe! | $.82 Hearty Fall Meal
Dropping temperatures leave me wanting ALL the warm things! Cozy blankets, foamy cappuccinos, and especially hearty meals. This cheap ALDI soup recipe is exactly what the season ordered! One-pot....