Hi! I'm Melissa! And if you are new here, I'm a mama of 3 (ages 7, 6 & 4). We started homeschooling in the fall of 2024. At that time I was only homeschooling my middle daughter, who was 4. Since then we have started homeschooling both My eldest (1st Grade) and my middle (Kindergarten). My youngest will start Preschool in the fall. We primarily have used The Good and The Beautiful, so that is what this review will be about. Also, don't hesitate to leave a comment if you have

Last week, our family went on a vacation. We had been planning and saving for this trip since March, and it turned out to be my favorite...

Summer—a season we all recall from our childhood. Staying up late, riding bikes up and down the street, eagerly listening for the ice cream truck and begging our parents to buy us a Bomb-pop, and most importantly, no school. Now, I know times are a little different than when we were kids. Not only that, but I am a different parent than mine were. That being said, I am always with my children and would never allow them to ride their bikes on the road by themselves. We also sti

We all have a story, a why, a beginning. This is ours. Initially, my husband and I never planned on homeschooling our children. We always assumed we would enroll them in public school. We were so certain about our decision that in 2019 we even bought a home in a school district we believed would be ideal for our family. Having both been raised in public schools and not knowing anyone who homeschooled, it seemed like the natural choice. But what made us change our minds? It al

As I sit here and prepare for our next school year, I had a thought that struck me deeply. "Am I enough? Am I capable of teaching my children?" This question, which many parents and educators struggle with, can often lead to moments of self-doubt and reflection. However, after some contemplation, I found the answer to that question is a resounding "YES!" This affirmation goes beyond being a fleeting emotion; it is rooted in the understanding that teaching is not solely about