Robin Charbonneau

Did you know that the HOME team has been praying for our Annual Convention? We have prayed for just the right speakers, for meaningful vendors, for willing volunteers, and we have prayed for YOU!

When we began planning for Convention 2026, we focused on Colossians 2:7 - “Rooted and built up in Him and established in the faith as you have been taught, abounding in it with THANKSGIVING.”

By Sarah Buchwalder

Early in the morning in the deepest part of this January’s cold spell, I walked our dog through a neighboring stretch of pine woods. The cold was brutal; every now and again I’d startle from a sound like a gunshot as a tree would swell and crack. The sun had barely risen as I pushed through the dark narrows of the abandoned snowmobile track. Two things were foremost on my mind that morning: Dante Alighieri’s Inferno and the takeover of generative A.I. in nearly every sphere of life.

By Connie Overlock

As a homeschool mom, I’m sure you are always on the lookout for ways to help your kids learn without it feeling like you’re stuck in “school mode” all the time. Over the years, that’s probably looked like games, nature study, field trips, and leaning into hobbies that spark your child’s interest.

Let me share another exciting educational experience with you, The HOME Convention. The convention is not a day off from school — or even just a fun field trip — but another learning opportunity. One that naturally sparks curiosity and will give you ideas you can carry back home and build future studies around.

By the HOME Team

We get it. Many families make significant sacrifices to homeschool. Not only are you paying for your own curriculum and supplies, but you may also be giving up one parent's full-time career. Homeschooling doesn't have to be expensive, though. There are many ways to cut costs without sacrificing quality. 

Consider implementing some of the following money-saving strategies to create an affordable homeschooling lifestyle for your family. 

By Ed and Kathy Green

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

This Christmas season has been full of joy and special celebrations for our family, including the wedding of our granddaughter, our own 51st wedding anniversary and our oldest daughter's birthday (born on our second anniversary!), and a 50th birthday celebration. In the midst of so much planning and activity, some of our usual holiday traditions were put aside this year to make room for the making of new memories. Even one of our family's most meaningful Christmas Day traditions was nearly forgotten in all the busyness and excitement!