My Blessed Mess

Self-Care for the Christian homeschool mom

There is no doubt that Mom life is a busy life. Throw homeschooling into the mix and things can easily go from busy to overwhelming. Having your children home with you when most kids are off at school can make tackling that to-do list and getting some much needed rest all the more challenging.… READ MORE

TOS Hey, Mama! Planner for 2019/20 Year – a review

Most of us have already or are about to wrap up our school year and are ready to plan for next year. I have used a lot of tools throughout the years to help me with this task. This year, I was given a printed and bound copy of the Hey, Mama!… READ MORE

Maths Invaders & Typing Tournament Online – EdAlive review

Like most kids these days, mine really enjoy being on the computer or iPad as often as I will let them. We all enjoy playing video games. When we got the opportunity to review Maths Invaders Online and Typing Tournament Online from EdAlive, I was hopeful that my kids would enjoy practicing skills in a fun video game format.… READ MORE

Big Bible Science from Christian Focus – book review

All you have to do is look in our schoolroom and it will be obvious to you that Science is one of our favorite disciplines – microscopes and experiment materials, chemistry sets, rock collections, and a large variety of prepared slides all have a home on our bookcases. I absolutely believe the best way to learn about science is to experience it, plus it’s just FUN!… READ MORE

Nothing by Natalee Creech – children’s book review

We have lots and LOTS of books in our home library. Like many homeschool moms, I am always happy to add high-quality reading material to our bookshelves! We were chosen to receive a copy of Nothing by Natalee Creech from WorthyKids, an imprint of Hachette Book Group for review, and it definitely met our criteria as a “keeper”.… READ MORE

Building Writing Skills: Essential Tips & Techniques for grades 6-12 {review PLUS COUPON CODE}

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In my experience, sometimes it can be more difficult to teach your children something that comes naturally to you. I have found this to be true when teaching my children writing and composition.… READ MORE

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