I’m the Mean Mom

If my eleven-year-old is to believed, my rules are just too strict. My kids can’t watch Star Wars until they’re ten, and they can’t watch Indiana Jones until they’re twelve, even though Lego makes toys from these shows, and that proves they’re good for kids, right? In addition, we’re LDS, and we believe in keeping the Sabbath day holy. With five and half inches of new snow on the ground on Sunday, it’s tempting to go out and sled or build a snowman, but my son has to wait until Monday. None of his friends have to wait. Why, if … Continue reading

The Homeschooler’s Advent Calendar: Crafty Activities at Families.com

Do you tour this website? I have to admit that I check out a few blogs regularly, but if I’m searching for something I often go to the forums to get people’s opinions. However, when I was thinking about today’s Advent calendar topic, I thought I’d take a good look around at what Families.com has to offer. Obviously the blogger in fun or kid’s crafts doesn’t blog in homeschooling–but which of us homeschoolers doesn’t like to get out the craft boxes every so often? In reality, I found many ideas that I can use for our Christmas celebrations during homeschool. … Continue reading

Kids’ Crafts: Week in Review November 27 – December 2

Hey! It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas around here! It’s only a few weeks away, so we’ll squeeze in a few more weeks of crafts, but it’s going to be here before we know it. If you missed anything this week, take a quick peek below for a rundown of this week’s articles: Let’s Make Christmas Stockings! This article includes an image that can be used to make a pattern for making your own simple stocking. There is also a link to eight great patterns for fun stockings that you and your family can make together. It’s Time … Continue reading