Homeschool Freebies, DIY Projects & More

Saturday Steals: Free Sparkle Story
Plus free 4th of July activities, homeschool report cards & more.

Make some raspberry peach lemonade
Plus salted whiskey caramels, superfoods and more

Pre-eclamsia Prevention
Share your tips and check out the ones below.

DIY Sunday
Looking for some cool projects? Repel fries, make vertical planters and more.

More great Father’s Day ideas
Need a last-minute gift? Here are some fun ideas.

Weekday Fun
Celebrate Summer Solstice, try watercolor pencils and make a walnut shell flotilla.

Making good art…

…is the best form of therapy I know.

Make Good Art
Is that not the best advice, ever?

Hold Your Children Close
And mend those broken bonds while you’re at it.

What’s Happening Wednesday: The grossest thing you’ll read all week
Hint: It’s about what you eat. I apologize in advance.

Think It Over Thurs: Ballgame Bullies
Are you a Little League lunatic?

Dragon-Guarded Treasure
The protective labyrinth of the female anatomy is unbelievable.

Friday Fun: Marshmallow shooters!
Plus 3D picture frames, making a frabjous, paper wreaths and more.

New All-Women X-Men Team

Geekin’ Out: An all-female X-team
What do you think?

What’s Happening Wed: The worst teacher
Plus dolphin news, eating bugs and studies about moms who work.

Friday Fun: Make your life a million times better
Plus cool animal stories, how to make a hanging tree house and more

Think It Over: Do kids need a parent at home?
Not that it has to be a female parent, as Fox News maintains…

Family Media: Two fun films
Check out “Escape From Planet Earth” and “Monster in Paris” if you have the chance.

Saturday Steals: Make your own minifigs
Plus math freebies, summer reading camp, Tide deals and more.

Sunday is Artzooka Day!

Look at the pretty mermaid scales! They are solid PROOOOOF!!!

As of… two Sundays ago. Now, it’s official!

Artzooka Day!
Sundays in La Casa Schmidt are now Artzooka Days.

A Day in the Life of an Unschooler
Every day is different. Here’s just one example.

Monday Medley: Benefits of spirulina, psychotherapy news
Plus how to get rid of ants and one toddler’s plea for vegetarianism

Making Mondays Magical
I highly recommend following A Magical Childhood!

Look at my pretty mermaid scales!
I found them next to a beached whale during a Navy sonar exercise…

Tasty Tuesdays: Ruby Tuesday swaps
Plus pickled veggies and alternative uses for coffee.

Father’s Day Ideas

Saturday Steals: Father’s Day deals
Plus strawberry picking game freebie, free geography resources and BOGO Jamba Juice.

Think It Over Thurs: Would you be happier in a small house?
There are plenty of reasons to answer either way.

Friday Fun: Sculptures, river stone mates & more
Over a 100 fun ideas for the weekend!

Respecting kids’ negative emotions
Share this post with everyone you know.

Mel’s fury, Melissa’s compassion
Do celebrities’ reputations affect your opinion of them?

Share your life hacks
What are your favorite tips for making things easier? Plus over 100 life hacks!

Memorial Day, Pinterest Stress & More

Memorial Day Deals and Activities
Enjoy the holiday with your family.

Monday Medley: The great bedsharing debate
Plus HSLDA and child abuse, weird “Pinterest stress” and the truth behind photoshopping.

Family Venues Need to Be Family-Friendly
If not, call yourself a “standard venue,” or something far less creative.

Mental disorder, thy name is life
Do you think any of these diseases are a load of crap?

What’s Happening Wednesday: No need for tummy time?
Plus the benefits of yoga, dangers of processed meats and more.

Natural Living: Home remedies, cures and ideas
Find out how to get rid of mold, detox your air and more naturally.

Summer Bucket Lists

Getting yours ready yet?

Get Involved with Summer Projects
Swap postcards, create a bucket list and have some fun!

Your High School and Post-Secondary Educational Options
There are so many more than you might think.

Think It Over Thursday: Cops Arresting Kids
It happens so much more than we think.

Friday Fun: More Homemade Remedies
Plus cool science finds and videos, free things boxes, outdoor challenges and more.

Raising Critical Thinkers
Share these resources, ideas and news pieces with your kiddos and find out what they think!

Saturday Steqls & Deals: Freebies All Over the Web
Plus cheap slurpies, units and curriculum sales.