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Sometimes we all need to see something from a different perspective. Sometimes we need to concentrate on supporting one another instead of looking for ways to tear each other down. Sometimes we need to give others the benefit of the doubt. I’m Wendy, one of the Hip Homeschool Moms owners. As part of my job,…
3 Steps to Take to Keep Learning Happening, Strengthen Family Ties, and Come Out Stronger on the Other Side In an ideal world, we wouldn’t need to know how to homeschool through a crisis. In reality, though, we know that crises do happen. It happened to my family, and I would like to encourage you…
Yesterday was another first for me. I had my first mammogram at 52 years old. I’ve been avoiding it, honestly. I have been really busy homeschooling, you know? I live an hour away from the breast centers that are not attached to hospitals (who wants to go there ever, but especially now with this flu…
There are many times in our lives when we find ourselves preparing for a new season. Are you getting ready for a move? A job change? Going back to work? Having a new baby? Starting to homeschool or transitioning out of homeschooling? My life has been a series of changes. Each time a change happened…
Yesterday we looked at some ways to celebrate Christmas Eve, so of course today we’ll share some of the ways we celebrate on Christmas Day! If you’d like to share your family’s Christmas Day traditions, be sure to leave a comment telling us what you and your family like to do. You just might inspire…
There are as many ways to celebrate on Christmas Eve as there are families to celebrate it! I asked moms in our Hip Homeschool Moms Facebook Community to share how they celebrate on Christmas Eve, and today I’m sharing their ideas and traditions with you. It’s always fun to read about how other families do…
Most of the Christmases of my life have been beautiful — steeped in tradition and filled with all the joys that make for a perfect holiday season. But there have been those exceptions, like the first Christmas after we lost my mom. My dad and brother and I were coping relatively well I thought, trying…
This time of year is full of family traditions. From eating a big piece of Grandma’s pecan pie after a Thanksgiving feast, to Christmas caroling with your homeschool co-op, to attending mass on Christmas Eve, most families have a holiday tradition, or traditions, that they look forward to every year that makes the season extra…
Games are a great way for children to have fun and use their brains at the same time! If you have children ages 7 or 8 and above on your gift list this year, take a look at these suggestions. You’ll find card games, family games, games that require creativity, games for folks who love…
Teenagers can be hard to buy for! If you have a teen girl (or more than one) on your list this year, this guide is for you. We’ve looked for gift ideas for girls who love games, movies, and clothing, and for girls who loves arts & crafts and do-it-yourself projects! Take a look, and we…
Do you ever have trouble coming up with a great gift for a relative, friend, or co-worker? We put together gift ideas for everyone from babies to kids and teens to adults. Also included are gift guides for folks who love to cook, chocolate lovers, and those who love to play games. We add new…
What homeschool mom doesn’t love chocolate? Here is a list of gift ideas you might want to leave open for your hubby and kiddos to find! This chocolate Advent calendar is a delicious way to savor a little bit of chocolate each day for the 24 days of December before Christmas arrives! …
