• Don't Let the Cold Keep you from Winter a Nature Study Exploration | Renée at Great Peace #homeschool #science #naturestudy #ihsnet
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    Don’t Let the Cold Keep You From A Winter Nature Study Exploration

    Winter can be a time of ho-hum doldrum homeschooling. We get so stuck in the books that we forget that just outside our windows is a vast world to be explored. But, in winter we often don’t want to go exploring do we? It’s just too cold. But don’t let the cold stop you. You can bundle up and spend just a little time every few weeks doing a winter nature study. Winter Nature Study Scavenger Hunt Show & Tell Instead of spending hours on a nature hike, try doing 30 minute time spans.  Make it a fun game to see what each child can discover in the a short time…

  • How to Prepare the Home for the Winter Illness Season | Renée at Great Peace #winterillness #seasonalsickness #coldandfluseason #homemaking #householdchores
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    Prepare the Home for Winter Illness

    This is the winter illness season for colds, flus, and other yucks! In our family we all have struggled with head colds, sore throats, headaches and achy bodies already and we’re only a few weeks into winter. There are a lot of people we know who’ve faced the crud and it seems to be lingering.   Just last evening Young Man ended up with a sick tummy, so it looks like it’s time for round two. Last week, I shared some tips for cleaning up after an illness. 

  • 15 Ways Homemakers Can Prepare Their Homes for Winter | Renée at Great Peace #homemaker #home #managehousehold #keeper
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    15 Things Homemakers Need to do to Prepare Home for Winter

    With the fall months in full swing and winter not too far behind, many homemakers are getting their homes ready for the colder winter weather. The fall months are the perfect time to get a head start when it comes to getting your home ready for winter. The temperatures aren’t too cold just yet, there are plenty of sunshiny days to keep you motivated. Plus, you won’t be super cold when you run any needed errands. I’m sharing 15 tasks that homemakers can do to prepare their homes for the coming winter months.    15 Ways for Homemakers to Prep their Homes for Winter

  • 15 Essentials to Keep in Car in Winter | Renée at Great Peace #homemaking #carinwinter #winterpreparations
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    15 Essentials Moms Should Keep in the Car in Winter

    With each season it’s important to be prepared in the event that our car breaks down. Winter is no exception. There are 15 things that are essential to keep in your car in winter. Winter will be here in no time and chances are that means snow and perhaps lots of it at times. There are some people that believe that their keys and a full tank of gas are all they need to hit the road during there winter months. While sometimes you can get away with being underprepared, the winter is not usually one of those times. Things like ice, snow and cold temperatures can make winter driving…