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Celebrating the Birth of a Nation… with a bit of paint and lots of fun!

ByJennifer McQuillan

Growing up in a military family, I was taught to love our country, respect our flag, appreciate our freedoms, and celebrate the birth of our nation in style. The Fourth of July meant watching (or participating in) a parade, setting off fireworks, and enjoying the company of friends and family while remembering how fortunate we…

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Gluten-Free Casein-Free Gingerbread Houses: A Success Story!

ByJennifer McQuillan

We’ve made gingerbread houses each year at Christmas-time for years.  It’s a highlight of the holiday season for the boys:  candy, sugary icing, gingerbread cookies… a likely favorite for any child, right?  Traditionally, we purchased a gingerbread kit, complete with precut cookies, tubes of royal icing, and an assortment of colorful candies.  These kits worked…

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When Interest is Enough

ByJennifer McQuillan

One of the biggest challenges for a homeschooling parent, or perhaps for any parent, is being able to distinguish a child’s fleeting interest from a developing passion. Homeschooling parents rely heavily on their children’s interests to provide new and interesting learning experiences, but is there a time when interest is enough and parental meddling can…