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12 Family Favorite Read-Aloud Books & Series
12 Family Favorite Read-Aloud Books & Series One of my favorite times of day when I was growing up, besides outside time, was reading time. We
Best Heartwarming TV series for Families (Part 2)
Best Heartwarming TV series for Families (Part 2) I had so many shows on my list of family TV series that I had to split it
Saxon Math: My Family’s Journey
My family's journey to discovering and then choosing Saxon Math is unique. We were so blessed to find our math curriculum early on in our homeschooling. Because of this we were able to dive right in and have never looked back. I hope our story and why we chose Saxon encourages you and brings you some answers if you are on a journey to finding your math curriculum.
Ten Easy Science Experiments to Do at Home
Ten Easy Science Experiments to Do at Home Many years ago, for my little brother’s 9th birthday we put on a science party. Each of us
Discover the Best Christianbook Gems
Discover the Best Christianbook Gems Throughout our 30+ years of homeschooling, my family and I have purchased many things from Christianbook. We have been able to
Exciting News for A Basketful of Joy!
A Basketful of Joy has an Etsy store! I have been busy lately with many fun things, so today I am beyond thrilled to announce that I now have an Etsy store! I am excited to make it easy for you to purchase downloadable homeschool printables to use however you’d like.
A DIY Dr. Seuss Cat in the Hat Birthday
These books were the inspiration behind my little sister learning to read at only three years old. She would sit in her high chair and ‘read’ the stacks of books from memory. When she was turning four, she requested a ‘Cat in the Hat’ birthday – all her own idea! My mom and siblings and I were so excited and had the best fun making her birthday special for her. Follow along for some ideas for you to put on a special Cat-in-the-Hat birthday for a little one in your life!
Simple DIY Valentine Preschool Learning Journal
In recent months, I have seen these learning journals popping up. I loved how they were so simple and fun to create by hand and you can make them themed however you’d like!
Discover the Best Heartwarming Christmas Movies for the Whole Family
It is that cozy time of year again. You and your family just decorated your Christmas tree with all those special ornaments that hold so many memories. The fireplace is on and everyone has warm cups of cocoa. Now everyone is all snuggled up in their matching pjs and you are ready to pick a movie.
My Homeschool Story
I am the middle of seven children and I was blessed to be homeschooled my entire life. My Mama started homeschooling over 30 years ago before I was born. She is a major part of who I am today and I am honored to walk alongside her and learn from her.