How do you deal with co-op class your kids hate

Posted on 1 October, 2018 by Chrissie — No Comments ↓

You found a co-op class that you think your kids will love. Bonus, it will prepare them for the future. The problem, you already paid for it, and it wasn’t cheap. Now your kids hate it and won’t stop whining. So, how do you deal with a co-op class your kids’ hate? That my friends may be the ultimate question. I signed my kids up for the homeschool Dave Ramsey class with a church-affiliated group. Continue reading →

Our first day Unschooling High School started with a huge splash

Posted on 14 August, 2018 by Chrissie — No Comments ↓

Our first day of Unschooling High school was more fun than our last day of school, which was yesterday. This was actually our second or third day, but whos counting. We homeschool all year and everyday looks a little different. What did your first official school day look like? We started the first day of Unschooling High school by eating breakfast at our favorite restaurant, Sun Rise Cafe, followed by tubing, a boat ride where Continue reading →

Is Roadschooling expensive and do you need a budget

Posted on 15 February, 2017 by Chrissie — No Comments ↓

Are you interested in traveling full-time and curious how expensive Roadschooling is? Inquiring minds want to know if Roadschooling is expensive and do you need a budget. I will do my best to answer these questions. Road schooling is when you travel and do school on the road incorporating museums, historical sites, zoos, aquariums, and national parks into your curriculum. Sometimes we include online classes, summer camps, 4-H, co-op, or even field trips with local Continue reading →

How to became a small business owner at age 12

Posted on 8 February, 2017 by Chrissie — No Comments ↓

Really, Isabelle, my daughter became a small business owner and sells her jewelry on Amazon Handmade. She really started this two years ago but this year she decided to get serious. Any child or adult can own their own business, make a product and sell it online. Now, will it pay your bills, let you quit that job? Honestly, that is up to you and how much you work to make your dreams come true. Continue reading →

My Unschooler is interested in fashion, sewing and clothes design

Posted on 25 January, 2017 by Chrissie — No Comments ↓

I thought it would be fun to start a new series, “My Unschooler is interested in…” This way we can discuss all the ways you can help your Unschool learn about something. I will try to dig in deep, find products, website, YouTube channels, Pinterest boards, TV shows, and Netflix movies. Let me start off by saying I know nothing about fashion, how to sew and am terrible at putting outfits together. My oldest daughter Continue reading →

Edible Science: Make color changing Sugar Cookies

Posted on 15 December, 2016 by Chrissie — No Comments ↓

Color Changing Sugar Cookies are not only a fun science project but yummy to eat. It was so cool seeing the dough change colors right before our eyes. I have to honest here, they are no the best cookies I have ever had but keep in mind we are adding cabbage juice to the mixture. Please feel free to adjust this recipe to your taste buds. I started with a sugar cookie recipe and edited Continue reading →