Home Educating Family Magazine: The Relevant Homeschooler Blog

It can be difficult to choose the books you want to use and even more difficult to find quality books in local bookshops especially if you are from a smaller community so why not check out these great reference books from Lifetime Books and Gifts.

Posted by:Karrie Emms on Friday, July 30th, 2010 at 8:00 am


As homeschooling families often one parent (sometimes the only parent) can feel a financial crunch within the family budget. As a teacher, parent and supporter it may seem as though there are not enough hours in the day to conceivably have time to do anything that would bring in a little extra money.

Posted by:Karrie Emms on Wednesday, July 28th, 2010 at 2:57 pm


It is my great pleasure to announce the winner of our SpellQuizzer give away is dbgaines@madisontelco.com.

Posted by:Karrie Emms on Thursday, July 15th, 2010 at 11:51 am


Last night at about 1AM I finsihed reading ‘The Last Lecture’ by Randy Pausch. I have to admit it has been a long while since I have found a book I simply could not put down but Randy’s was just that. I had watched video’s of Randy on YouTube and www.thelastlecture.com and my one regret about finding this book and it’s companion video is that I did not find it while the author/speaker was still alive.

Posted by:Karrie Emms on Thursday, July 15th, 2010 at 11:46 am


While traveling around the country, I have had the opportunity to get a pulse on the homeschooling movement, while meeting many women and listening to a variety of speakers. I am encouraged at the many new and seasoned homeschoolers who are well-educated, well-spoken, and have good critical thinking skills. But on the other hand, I [...]

Posted by:Rebecca Keliher on Thursday, July 15th, 2010 at 1:54 am


Most children love arts and crafts and over the summer months they are a great way to keep kids busy while letting them be constructive and come out with a piece of art they can be proud of.

Posted by:Karrie Emms on Wednesday, July 7th, 2010 at 8:00 am

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