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Give your children TIME

Today I’ve been reflecting on the gift of TIME. We can earn more money, more things, but we can never earn more time. One of the reasons that we choose to homeschool is to give our children the gift of time. By choosing to eliminate the busy work or unnecessary learning that is required by… Continue reading Give your children TIME

April 21, 2021June 19, 2021

Book Recommendations

Books for Beginning Readers

After you’re done with a reading program, what’s next? It’s time to move on to practicing with real books! This list contains some of our kids favorite books to “graduate” to after they complete “Teach Your Child To Read in 100 Easy Lessons” They are listed in order of increasing difficulty. I recommend that you… Continue reading Books for Beginning Readers

February 20, 2021

Homeschool How To

Activities to Keep Hands Busy during READ ALOUD TIME!

Do your kids line up in a silent, still row and listen to you read aloud for hours on end? I didn’t think so. Having activities available to keep hands busy during read aloud time is a “mom hack” that has blessed our household for years! Even my littlest ones will stick around during our… Continue reading Activities to Keep Hands Busy during READ ALOUD TIME!

February 20, 2021February 20, 2021

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January Giveaway WINNERS

A month of giveaways! How fun! Thank you to all the companies who participated. Giveaways were featured in The Kreke Family vlogs during January. Click the company names to visit their sites. Little Pilgrim’s Big Journey (free book) Winners: Deedra Fulkerson and Tanya Thorpe Chickie&Roo ($20 credits) Winners: Tania Brower and Mina Martinez Pretty Nerdy… Continue reading January Giveaway WINNERS

January 20, 2021February 13, 2021

Book Recommendations

75 CHAPTER BOOKS our kids recommend!

I have had many requests to share a list of books our kids have enjoyed. What our kids read shapes who they become. Some of the series I read as a young person gave me an unhealthy desire for the world and caused me a detour in the path that God planned for me. I… Continue reading 75 CHAPTER BOOKS our kids recommend!

December 12, 2020December 20, 2020

Kid Favorites

18 (Kid favorite) Stocking Stuffers under $10!

Having 8 children means that we are always on the lookout for frugal fun! If you’ve watched my video about our Christmas traditions, you would know that my husband and I fund the kids shopping trips to pick out Christmas gifts for each other instead of us being the ones buying the gifts. Our kids… Continue reading 18 (Kid favorite) Stocking Stuffers under $10!

December 5, 2020December 20, 2020

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About Me

Hi, I’m Julie! After being homeschooled during my highschool years I now am a homeschooling mama to 9. I am passionate about helping moms create homes where learning is enjoyed, and their children are free to grow into who God created them to be.

You can find me encouraging mamas here and on YouTube at The Kreke Family. And if you want to be part of my close community, sign up to join my private membership group: The Delightful Homeschool Moms Group.