I know with such a busy life, taking care of yourself can often slip by the wayside. Believe it or not, there are some easy ways to do little things that will help improve your overall health and not break your time or money budget! So, let’s talk about simple and frugal ways to live...

Let’s face it, most of us could stand to have some extra money in our pockets! Between raising our families and homeschooling, the budget can be pretty tight, especially with the way the costs of things just seem to be soaring. But trimming costs in little ways here and there can add up and make...

Help Science The Great Backyard Bird Count! Scientists can't be everywhere; that's why they need our help. The Great Backyard Bird Count is February 14-17, 2020, and participation is fun, free and easy for all ages. You'll be part of … [continue reading] The post The Great Backyard Bird Count appeared first on Homeschooling on a Shoestring.

No matter your heritage or religious beliefs, you, too, can be Irish for a day in March! There are many fun St. Patrick’s Day crafts and activities to help celebrate this day with your kids–from the fun and whimsical leprechaun with his pot of gold to a four-leaf clover that is supposed to bring good...

Here are some ideas for a homeschool Bird Nature Study to combine a little learning with a lot of fun!

The Nutrition Facts Label on food packaging is an important and easy way to get essential information to help you make healthy food choices. These FDA Consumer Updates are also a great resource for more nutrition facts, and other helpful information about the food you eat.

Free online guide provides book lists, homeschool curriculum, kids games, and fun easy recipes for kids.

This rubber egg science experiment is not only fun, but it is an easy experiment to do with items already in your home.