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Our Experience at the Great Homeschool Convention in Greenville

A few weeks ago my husband and I had the opportunity to attend a Great Homeschool Convention in Greenville, SC.  It was our first homeschool convention ever, so we didn’t know what to expect.  We were amazed!   The speakers and curriculum exhibits were wonderful, but the biggest benefit I …

Great Homeschool Conventions – A Perfect Christmas Gift for Mom or the Entire Family!

I am pleased to present this post sponsored by Great Homeschool Conventions. Three Conventions Coming Soon I am excited to introduce my readers to Great Homeschool Conventions!  There are three conventions coming in 2014: Greenville in March, Cincinnati in April, and Ontario in June.  Give Mom a wonderful Christmas gift: …

Mabel’s Wash Away Labels Are Perfect For Canning This Season

It’s canning season and Mabel’s Labels has the perfect product for you! Wash Away Labels are dissolvable and perfect for potluck dishes, bottles for daycare, frozen foods, containers of leftovers and of course canning jars!  When no longer needed, simply pop in the dishwasher or under running water to rinse …

Ideas For Preschool & Kindergarten – Getting Organized

After some trial and error, I believe I have settled on a simple way to stay organized this year!  It’s been a little time-consuming – at least during the “error” part.  But once I decided on a system, it went pretty smoothly.  When I had chunks of time here and …

Creatively Organized For Back To School

‘Creatively Organized For Back To School’ by cottonridge Vinyl Organization Labe… lilybellabout… $5.75 Blue and green backpack… MonogramEnvyB… $30 6 Rectangle Chalkboard … LakeEffectTre… $6 Custom Closet Dividers … GinaMarieOrig… $21 Pink Polka Dot Pencil P… SunnySkyDesig… $12 Child’s Book Sling … ShopWithCompa… $29 Bi-Plane Wall Shelf Midwestclassi… $99 Personalized …

Homeschooling Success Story: Rebekah Kreiger, Graphic Artist and Jewelry Designer

Rebekah Kreiger is a talented artist and designer residing in Seattle, Washington. She has been creating since the age of 6, and currently has three shops on Etsy. Be sure to visit to see more of her wonderful work: Verdigris Jewelry & Gifts, Tangle’s Treasures, and Tangle’s Graphics. If you …

Beach-Themed Ideas For Decorating Your Child’s Room, Etsy-Style!

Tasha from Chapman at Sea has some great ideas for decorating a kids room with a beach theme!  Chapman at Sea is a husband and wife team that creates classic, utilitarian products for time spent by the sea.  Visit their Etsy shop for handcrafted surfboard bags and tote bags which …

Tutorial: Make Your Own Laundry Soap (Video)

Tutorial From Stay at Stay at Home Mom How about taking the plunge this month and making your own laundry soap? It’s super easy to do, and once you’ve done it, you’ll never go back to buying it at the store again. Follow the step-by-step instructions here, or view the video …

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Creative Ideas From a Homeschooling Mom: Erica McNeese

Ideas For Storage, Organization & Display My friend Erica has been homeschooling now for over two years, and is one of the most creative and organized people I know!  She has become one of my mentors as I learn more about home based learning.  We also share a love of …

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Welcome To Cotton Ridge Homeschool!

Updated March 2018 Thank you for visiting!  Cotton Ridge Homeschool is my collection of creative ideas for home based learning.  Included are lesson plans I’ve used for our homeschooling coop, reviews, lots of free printables, and more. My family has homeschooled since 2012, starting in preschool.  It has been a …