Homeschool meals

As a homeschool momma, I have the blessing of balancing both HOME and SCHOOL each day. But, that blessing can quickly morph into a curse if either side of the pendulum swings out of control from lack of organization and planning. Because I am a firm believer in "slow" food--food that is whole--food that is prepared with my own hands...food that is eaten together around the family table, I count meal-planning and preparing a large chunk of the "home" part in "homeschool". We eat all three…

Homeschooling moms need a 30 hour day–don’t you agree? Since that’s never going to happen, we have to find ways to use the 24 hours we already have. One better way to use the time we are allotted is with homeschool lunchboxes. “But Sherry, packing a lunch seems ... Read More...

Over the years, I've developed this simple homeschool meal routine to keep them from complaining (too much) and keep me from being in the kitchen all the time

Inside: These 30 homeschool lunch ideas are easy enough that kids 7 and up can make them on their own, saving your precious time for everything else - like, ya know, homeschooling. Plus, get a

When it comes to homeschooling and being with kids all day long, I have to do what I can to limit the amount of extra thinking in my day. Second grade math is about my limit, is that normal? (Don't answer.) Since I can't skip over place value notation, skipping over standing in front of

Meal Planning for the Homeschool Family includes tip & ideas for meal planning. Tells you how to save time & money with meal planning. Includes G+ Hangout.

I was asking this question 4 years ago, so I'm writing the post I wish I'd had. 🥰A little background: Our family began officially homeschooling when our oldest son was entering kindergarten. I wasn't homeschooled and only knew a few homeschooling families, so I had a lot of questions (and trepidation) about choosing a curriculum.Here's what I've learned along the way:+ An open-and-go, boxed curriculum can be very helpful for your first year. We used Sonlight (with no regrets!) and I have…

Keep your homeschool day flowing smoothly with these simple lunch ideas. No need to spend precious time cooking a gourmet meal. #homeschool #homeschoollunchideas #homeschoollunch #homeschoollunchforkids www.akinforthesimplelife.com

How to Help Kids Go Beyond the Basics of Homeschool Cooking & Resources. I’m sharing tips on helping your kids go beyond the basics of homeschool cooking and resources. Also, you’ll love the tips I share on my post How to Incorporate Subjects into a Fun Homeschool Cooking Unit Study. Teach your kids to move beyond teaching them to whip eggs, bake a cake, and cook grilled cheese. It's time to move on to the next thing - preparing them for independence outside the home.