This week the state of Iowa passed the Students First Act. This allows families who have an interest in an accredited private school to set up an Educational Savings Account (ESA) to help pay for tuition and other qualified expenses. Parents will have to reapply for eligibility before the beginning of each school year (likely…
4th of July Treats + Cards Printable
Yesterday the kiddos were super excited to make something special to share with family. We worked through the afternoon to make some Krispie Treat “Popsicles” and I used Canva to whip up some labels (linked below). We used Aldi brand Krispie Rice & marshmallows to keep these gluten free, as well as canned frosting and…
How We Filled our Large Gathre Advent Calendar
I cannot believe that Thanksgiving is just over a week away, and that December is in two weeks! I’ve been so excited to pull our advent calendar together, I haven’t even started “regular” Christmas shopping yet. I had better get on that! But on to the point of this post: our BEAUTIFUL Large Gathre Advent…
First Day of School 2021
It’s officially our first day of school!! Hayden is off to middle school, which will make for her first day ever of “traditional” school. We are very excited for all the ways we think this will be a good fit for her, but that’s for a future post. My other 5 are staying home with…
Easter ’21 + Lesson Cards Resource
He is Risen! ? Happy Easter!! We were able to spend some wonderful time with family this weekend, and I’m so glad we were able to celebrate properly this year! I’m also grateful for a new month, and lots of Spring days ahead! I didn’t really have any specific Easter lessons planned,…
If You’re Happy & You Know It Wash Your Hands
If you’re happy & you know it wash your hands ???? No, this is not a Coronavirus PSA (though it definitely could be ?) These two cuties just love finding any excuse they can to wash their hands, aka play with bubbles so we’re rolling with it ??? Gov Reynolds announced last night that…
Wickiup Hill Learning Center & Wandering Woods
About a month ago we traveled down to Toddville, Iowa to explore Wikiup Hill Learning Center & Wandering Woods! They had super fun educational indoor and outdoor interactive learning areas, and the kids absolutely loved it! I finally got around to editing the video and sorting through pictures, so here we go! {Many of the…
Homeschool Snow Day
After another big snowfall, the kids were dying to get out and play in the snow! I wasn’t up for getting the babies out just yet, but they still had fun watching their big sisters play.