Girlfriends Guide 2

Because Homeschooling Is A Lifestyle

Free Subtraction Kayak Worksheet

Splish, splash, and subtract! Your child will love practicing subtraction with this worksheet from Education.com. But don't stop there -- check out these fun-filled subtraction resources! I love themed worksheets for homeschool!  They help bring together concepts that you are working on and they're just fun.  Jennifer Chalupnik from Education.com has sent me a really cute subtraction worksheet with an answer key that is a kayak theme to share with you.  This worksheet is great for an elementary learner or as a great subtraction review.  It also creates a moment to introduce kayaking to young kids. This kayak theme is great for fall when lots of families are going on fall leaf hikes and ... read more

Adorable Halloween Paper Plates

Need an adorable little scare for your Halloween party? Boo! Did I Scare You Halloween Paper Plates by TerasDesigns Ghost Halloween Paper Plates by TerasDesigns Aren't they spooktacular?  I designed them for my Zazzle store.  They would look so cute on your table this Halloween.  I designed them after this adorable little ghost my parents had at their house every Halloween.  My kids would beg for them to set it out.  Each time you walk by it, it would say in a little voice, "Boo!  Did I scare you?"  and then it would giggle.  It was cute and not creepy so they loved it.  These plates are in honor of my kids and the little ghost. ... read more

Spice Up Your Reading for Halloween

Is your homeschool kid or teen already bored with reading and literature for the year?  Why not do something fun and spine-tingling just in time for Halloween?  There are some really great literature books that are sure to fit into your homeschool reading list for the year and it will chase away the boredom and give them and maybe you a little scare at the same time.  Not sure where to start?  Try these classics: “Frankenstein” by Mary Shelley “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow” by Washington Irving “The Tell-Tale Heart” or “The Raven” or just about anything by Edgar Allan Poe Bram Stoker’s “Dracula” “Macbeth” or “Hamlet” by Shakespeare Ghost stories from your state ... read more

Great Job Ideas For Homeschool Teens

Part Two of Homeschool Teens & Jobs Blog Series Your teen and you have made the decision that it's time to pound the pavement and find that first job.  It used to be so easy!  I'm not going to go into the whole. "When I was a teenager..." bit, but it's definitely gotten harder.  Finding that right first job may not be as easy as you think. Before the economy tanked a few years ago, it wasn't too bad for a teen looking for their first job.  Then the economy crashed and suddenly not only were there no jobs for teens but there weren't any jobs for all of the adults that were suddenly out of work.  For example, my oldest child, Becca, found it pretty easy to not only find her first job ... read more

Fitness Devotionals and an Update

The struggle is real ya'll... First, I thought I'd let you know about some great devotionals that I've found on the Bible app YouVersion.  I love that app!  Everyone knows that fitness starts within, right?  It's so much more than the food that we eat and the exercises that we do.  Although, that's a huge part, what about the rest of it?  There is more. The latest research everywhere is telling us how great self-care is for us and meditation.  Hang on, don't click off just because I mentioned the word "meditation".  The Bible mentions meditation and how we should meditate on His word.  (If you'd like to see 28 verses all about it, just click here.)  So, I'm not talking about Eastern ... read more

Hanging Rock State Park

I think I might just love hiking!  Especially when it turns into a girls day! Last weekend our church's women's group sponsored a family day at Hanging Rock State Park.  It wound up being mostly a girls day for me because my hubby, oldest daughter, and my son had to work.  So it was just my youngest, Emily, my sister and me and Emily's friend Zack, who went with us to see the waterfalls.  We had so much fun!  I now have a new motto after this day trip, "But did you die?".  Keep reading and you'll find out why that new motto fits. I had jokingly told my sister that I needed a boot camp day to help me get ready for the beach.  I still have a long way to go, but I'm getting there on my ... read more

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