Christmas

2021 Holiday Gift Guide for Homeschool Families

Most years I don’t want to start planning for Christmas until we’ve fully experienced Thanksgiving. I resist the onslaught of Christmas commercialism that seems to begin earlier and earlier each year. I want to be present with my kids day by day and soak up all the goodness each season […]

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Christmas Gifts for Young Bookworms and Wordsmiths

If you have a child who loves reading, writing, and playing around with words, we’ve got some great gift ideas for you! Bananagrams This fun word game is a mix of Scrabble and Boggle great for ages 7 and up. With letter tiles that tuck into a zippered banana shaped pouch, this […]

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Christmas Gifts for Toddlers, Preschoolers, and Home Grown Littles

For the littlest members of the homeschool family, learning through play is what it’s all about. I love choosing gifts for my littles that support my homeschool atmosphere through open-ended imaginative play, creative expression, and heart-warming stories. Animambo Musical Instruments How adorable are these musical instruments perfect for tiny hands? […]

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Finding Comfort and Joy This Christmas

In the midst of this season’s twinkle lights, Christmas music, shopping, and festivities, the refrain of “God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen” has been echoing in my mind: “Oh tidings of comfort and joy, comfort and joy. Oh tidings of comfort and joy.” These tidings (or news) refer, of course, to […]

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