BRIGHTER DAY PRESS BLOG

To the brand new homeschool mom who's choosing curriculum, reading blogs, and feeling nervous about the beginning of something new...Do you have a willing heart to learn alongside your children? Access to great books? Time to spend outside? Those are...

It's easy, as a new homeschool mom, to scroll through social media and feel defeated when looking at other homeschooling families who have been doing this for a while. (Trust me: I did it.) So for those who might feel...

As we near the end of our school year, I wanted to share one resource that has been a joy to use: Early American History by Beautiful Feet Books. For reference, we have a 2nd grader and a 4th grader...

Overnight oats make the perfect, easy breakfast with so many flavorful, nutritious options to try. Have your children help with the measuring, stirring, and of course, eating. This big batch of overnight oats will last up to three days covered...

Easter baskets have never been a must in our house. There have been years we've put them together, and other years we've kept things more simple and given only a book and a sweet treat. I wanted to share some ideas for...

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I am thrilled to share our family's choices for this year's March Book Madness! This has become one of our favorite yearly traditions to encourage a love of reading. My children and I have carefully selected 16 picture books from various genres that we...

Gluten free bread pictured was made by Liam (age 10) from the book Gluten-Free Artisan Bread in Five Minutes a Day, which he highly recommends! My gluten free story Nearly 15 years ago, I was diagnosed with Celiac disease after...

Our family recently endured the flu (all except me) and each person was sick for 3-4 days with high fevers and nasty coughs. The symptoms were intense, but thankfully short-lived. I’m a registered nurse, but as a mom, I’ve been...

Dear friend, Like you, I wear many hats. I’m a pastor’s wife, a homeschool mom, and a small business owner. Over the years, I’ve found that having a solid foundation in God’s Word and in physical movement greatly improves my...

If you're anything like me, it's much easier to think of great gifts to purchase for others, but much harder to add to your own wish list. I put together a list of my very favorite things that I have...

Happy December, friends!!! It is officially the joyful month of anticipation as we celebrate our coming King! This month can be simple and not so chaotic, if you prepare your hearts, minds, and home towards that end. For the cozy...

Learning is made fun through playing games in our home! Here are my top recommendations for learning games that your whole family can enjoy playing together. Math games: Math is not always my children's favorite subject in our homeschool. But when we pull...

Since having children, we’ve adopted a 3-gift rule at Christmas: everyone receives something to read, something to wear, and something to play with. This keeps gift-giving delightfully simple. We also give stockings, filled with items from our local dollar store...

Our four kids (ages 10, 7, 5, and 3) have chosen to share a room. And recently, we decided to give their shared room a happy upgrade with new bedding and accessories. I was going for a relaxed boho feel that...

Creating a robust home library has been a goal of mine for the last 5 years, simply because when timeless, quality books are available, my children are more likely to read them. We do utilize our local library as much...

Our son Liam (age 9) is a passionate and gifted pianist who loves writing and arranging his own pieces. Recently, while visiting my parents in Mississippi, he was able to record three songs. It was a dream come true for him! I...

September 11 is coming. Why talk about it with our kids?  While none of our young children were alive to experience 9/11, it still affects our country and is an important piece of American history. And all of us can,...

If I've learned anything in 5 years of homeschooling, it's this: When we decided to homeschool, all I could envision was "school at home." I'd stand in front of a chalkboard and teach lesson after lesson to my son at his desk....

I was a hesitant customer of the Yoto audiobook player for two reasons: 1. It's not cheap. 2. My kids have never been big audiobook fans. Turns out, the Yoto has completely surprised me and has been 100% worth the investment... and...

Only you and your family can make the decision to homeschool. Consider it for one year at a time. Make a list of your fears and hesitations and pray through each one. Reach out to women in your local church...