Build a PVC Pipe Play Tent/Fort

PVC pipe is a great material for building a play tent or fort for kids! After we had fun playing with our marble… Read More

Should I Homeschool My Kids? Thinking through the school decision.

Are you wondering if homeschooling would be a good option for your kids?  This is the time of year when everyone seems to be thinking… Read More

Toddler Craft: Construction Paper Bird’s Nest

Even toddlers can enjoy this bird’s nest craft! The middle two boys are studying birds this semester with Exploring Creation with… Read More

Motherhood and Sacrificial Love

A couple weeks ago, we had one of our worst homeschooling days ever.  I am withholding most of the details of this out of respect… Read More

Build a Marble Run with Pipe Insulation

Homemade marble runs are one of our favorite things to build!  Aidan and I recently built a marble run out of foam pipe insulation, cable… Read More

Five (Active!) Activities for Practicing Beginning Word Sounds

Here are five activities for practicing beginning word sounds for kids who like to be active! We… Read More

Race Car Math: Counting and Number Recognition Activity for Preschoolers

Here’s a fun preschool math activity that teaches counting and number recognition through racing Hot Wheels cars! For preschoolers, often the most motivating way to… Read More

Sensory Play with a Funnels and Tubes Pegboard

Vinyl tubing, funnels, and a pegboard make a GREAT sensory play station! Owen (4.5) and Jonathan (2) adore any type of sensory play.  Pouring, scooping,… Read More

Alphabet Hearts Match-up Game

Here’s a super simple idea for a preschool alphabet game!  I cut out several construction paper hearts and turned them into a matching game for… Read More

Duct Tape Practice Drum

Aidan has been dying to get started on drumming, and unfortunately drums (or lessons) aren’t in the budget at the moment.  However, I saw this… Read More