Most everyone will agree that our school systems, in general, are not preparing our children for real life. While these schools may focus on education by teaching reading, writing, math, and other traditional subjects, they fail to prepare our children ...
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Homeschooling on a Shoestring
If you look at curriculum catalogs long enough, it’s easy to get overwhelmed and throw in the towel. There are options galore, and everything seems to be quite expensive. Homeschooling doesn’t have to be a pricy endeavor. It can be ...
Read More »The High Cost of Not Being Prepared
As every new natural disaster occurs, each of you probably wonders what the effect would be on you and your family. If you are truly honest with yourself, you realize you probably aren’t as prepared as you should have been ...
Read More »Preparing Your Farm Animals for Emergency
If you are among those who have chosen an off-the-grid lifestyle, you know that growing and raising your own food is one of the best ways to maintain independent living. Taking care of farm animals requires a lot of work ...
Read More »Preparing for a Disaster with Your Special Needs Child in Mind
Your child is sleeping peacefully after a long battle of the wills, and the last thing you want is to wake him for what might be a false alarm but…there is a tornado, or an earthquake or fire, or perhaps ...
Read More »The Home School Legal Defense Association
The Home School Legal Defense Association (HSLDA) is a nonprofit organization that was founded to help parents and families of homeschooled children. The right to homeschool is a constitutional right which is granted in Article X of the Bill of ...
Read More »The Importance of Planning Your Homeschool Day
People frequently hear how important schedules are for children. Not only is this true for children of all ages, but it is important for several reasons. Children like repetition because they know what to expect. There aren’t any surprises, and ...
Read More »Review: Backpacks
School necessity…. airline carry on…. overnight bag…. equipment carrier…. diaper bag…. hiking must… emergency preparation…. A good backpack is all of these and more. These versatile bags have been around for ages, and it seems like new uses are discovered ...
Read More »How to Financially Prepare for Homeschooling
People often feel that homeschooling isn’t an option for them due to financial constraints and responsibilities. With the economy the way it is, it can seem as if two incomes are necessary, now more than ever. But for those who ...
Read More »A Quick Guide To Home Water Distillers
Clean, safe water to drink is a top concern whether you live in the middle of the city or in a farming community. So how do you ensure that your water is pure and free from contaminants? While municipal water ...
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