A morning basket is one of those ideas that makes you stop and think, "Whoever came up with this was a genius." I wish I could take credit, but I can't. Someone far wiser than me figured out that a simple basket of good things, waiting for your kids at the start of the day, can change the whole feel of your homeschool morning. We use ours all year, and it has been so good on completely ordinary days. But here's what I've noticed: holidays and special occasions are a wonderful

Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links. If you buy through them, I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. I only recommend books I'd put in my own kids' hands. Christmas is one of the few times of year you can create magic from practically nothing. You can visit lights and markets, and you can fill your home with the feeling of the season. But what kids remember most is how those days felt. One of the simplest ways to build that feeling is to read aloud.

There is something about Christmas that has never lost its magic for me. Growing up, Christmas was a season I looked forward to all year. Now that I live in the United States, I love seeing how Christmas is celebrated here, too. There is so much warmth and excitement surrounding it, and I have found that many American families understand just how meaningful this season can be. No time to read? Jump to my picks here. But one thing I have come to appreciate even more since beco