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Phone Alarms to the Rescue

by Kandis | Oct 1, 2021 | Blog Posts, Get Organized, New to Homeschooling, Upper Elementary, Values & Beliefs, Younger Elementary

Let me start by saying I have a deep distaste for all things that beep and buzz. I’m the person who won’t set a timer on their oven but rather will watch the clock so nothing randomly starts making that annoying repeated sound. I also turn off all the...

Searching the Stacks

by Kandis | Sep 17, 2021 | Blog Posts, Get Organized, Not Yet School Age, Upper Elementary, Values & Beliefs, Younger Elementary

Those of you who know me in real life or who have been around Smart Simple Homeschool for a few minutes know that books are something I love. I love to read them in a quiet room. I love to read them to my children. I love to share them with others. I love to talk...

Oreos and Effort

by Kandis | Aug 16, 2021 | Become, Blog Posts, Get Organized, Upper Elementary, Values & Beliefs, Younger Elementary

Let me start this post by being exceptionally clear, I AM NOT in favor of bribes or constant rewards to bring out the behaviors we wish for our children. With that thought out of the way, If you read on, what I think you will find is an easy object lesson to encourage...

Our Favorite Summer Places

by Kandis | May 27, 2021 | Blog Posts, Get Organized, Not Yet School Age, Upper Elementary, Values & Beliefs, Younger Elementary

Summer has arrived and we are off and running – or actually more likely driving. While we still will continue to read and do a little review each day as part of our routine, summers for us include more outings and exploring of things within a couple of hours...

Remember the Fun

by Kandis | Apr 22, 2021 | Blog Posts, Get Organized, New to Homeschooling, Upper Elementary, Values & Beliefs, Younger Elementary

If you are anything like me and the other homeschool moms I talk to on a regular basis, you start the year with all the fun things – play-doh, paint, science experiments, games – you know the fun stuff. But as time goes on, all the fun gives way because...

Wrap It Up Well

by Kandis | Apr 15, 2021 | Get Organized, New to Homeschooling, Upper Elementary, Values & Beliefs, Younger Elementary

When it comes to giving gifts, I love to spend time truly finding that special thing for the person I’m buying for. Then, comes the wrapping. As much as I would love to decorate the paper myself and create these elaborate gifts, I know I don’t have the...
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