Setting goals for the new year is always a wonderful way to reflect after the holidays and set yourself up for success in the new year. I started Happily Homegrown to share our homemaking, homeschooling, and homesteading journey. Over the last few years, things went off track. There were seasons where it felt like nothing …
After a horrible public school experience for our oldest son, we decided to start homeschooling. I had actually made the decision in February of that year, but we waited and dealt with the aggravation and issues at the school until the end of the school year. In all of the educational decisions we have made, …
Do you need a camping stocking stuffer to finish up your holiday shopping? Whether you are shopping for an RV enthusiast, a backpacker, a hunter, or even for your favorite Girl Scout or Boy Scout, camping gear is always an awesome and practical gift. The items on this list may all be stocking-sized, but that doesn’t …
If you know anyone who is obsessed with The Great British Bake Off as I am than they are sure to love these gifts this holiday season. Cooking and baking have been a passion of mine for as long as I can remember. Even when I was a little girl, I would check out cookbooks …
When I was a classroom teacher, we needed to complete 100 hours of professional development over the course of five years. So on average, about 20 hours a year. During that time, I took courses on differentiating instruction, teaching writing, guided reading, developmental spelling, and Everyday Math. I spent hours upon hours writing a literature-based …
