• 5 Quick Tips for Homeschool Lunch Ideas | Renee at Great Peace #homeschool #lunchideas #ihsnet #mealplanning
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    5 Quick Tips for Homeschool Lunch Ideas

    Homeschool lunches can be daunting. No sooner do you get cleaned up from breakfast and start lessons when someone says… “I’m hungry.” It’s then you realize that time passed quickly and it’s lunch time in your homeschool. What’s a homeschool mom to do when you are home and feel like you have to cook all the time? These 5 quick tips for back to homeschool lunches can help. Wouldn’t it be nice to have a lunch lady working in your kitchen all day while you go about homeschooling the children? Big dream right? I can’t tell you the number of times I’ve imagine Alice from the Brady Bunch standing in…

  • 20 Back to Homeschool Lunch Ideas | Renee at Great Peace #homeschool #lunchideas #ihsnet #mealplanning
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    20 Back to Homeschool Lunch Ideas

    I gotta tell you homeschool routines can put a damper on homeschool lunch ideas. I know I’ve fallen into the trap of sandwich and fruit more often than I’d like to admit. And sadly, as my son got older and began making his own lunches he too would just make another ham and cheese sandwich day after day after day. But… that gets old quick! With a little creativity homeschool lunch ideas can be simple, yet flavorful and even fun for your students. Transitioning from a more relaxed summer routine back to a more structured homeschool day can be difficult. The transition itself can make things a little complicated, especially when…

  • Take the Fear Out of College Prep with Online Homeschool Courses | ReneeatGreatPeace.com #collegeprep #homeschool #homeschoolhighschool #homeschoolscience #ihsnet
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    Take the Fear Out of College Prep with Online Homeschool Courses

    Homeschooling high school can give a mom anxiety! Especially if you are planning out college prep for your students. But, I’m going to let you in on a little secret… utilize online homeschool courses for college prep. I’ve told you before, outsourcing is a great way to teach courses you aren’t confident in. But, what exactly is college prep? It involves intensive courses designed to prepare your student for college. For homeschool moms that can be overwhelming. But you don’t have to fear! Intensive online homeschool courses are available and you can begin utilizing them today. I have to be honest, even with my teen entering into 11th grade I…

  • 15 Scrumptious Homemade Muffins | Renee at Great Peace #breakfastideas #family #familybreakfast #muffinrecipes #familymeals #mealplanning #backtoschool #backtohomeschool #ihsnet
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    15 Scrumptious Homemade Muffins Family Breakfast Ideas

    Muffins are a great breakfast food. They are so easy to prepare the night before and then grab and go in the morning. Which makes homemade muffins a must for family breakfast time, especially for homeschooling families. And, they make a great breakfast for anyone during the busy months. My family and I enjoy these treats often when we need to get out of the house quick but want to grab a healthy on-the-go breakfast. 

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    Printable LEGO Story Creative Writing Prompts

    I know so many children love LEGO Bricks! This simple toy can serve as a learning aid for many different subjects making them an ideal learning device for any homeschool. Since children are creating with their hands their minds imagine a story to go along with the build. That’s why they can be inspirational as a natural, hands-on, LEGO Brick creative writing story prompt. I know my son and his friends can spend hours playing with them whenever they get together no matter the age. He also enjoys playing with them by himself. Have you ever watched how creative a child can be when given a handful of these simple,…

  • 15 Perfect for Summer Breakfast Sandwiches | Renee at Great Peace #mealplanning #breakfastideas #breakfast #breakfastsandwiches
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    Easy Breakfast Sandwiches that are Perfect for Summer

    I can’t imagine you want to stand in the kitchen all morning making breakfast for the family during these hot summer months. I sure don’t. And, I’m certain the kids don’t want to wait around while you do. They want breakfast fast. And, you want breakfast to be easy. Which is why these 15 Easy Breakfast Sandwiches are a perfect summer breakfast idea. Breakfast sandwiches can be packed with flavor. Even a simple sausage and egg biscuit has a lot of delicious goodness. But the possible flavor combinations is really endless.  From fig and gruyere to pineapple and ham, you and your family are going to fall in love with…