The Beginners Guide to Homeschooling Homeschooling isn't a new idea, but it is one that has certainly gained more traction these days with lack of funding for public education, violence in schools, … [Read More...]
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50 Fun and Frugal Summer Activities
Right before the summer months begin my inbox is always filled with emails encouraging me to sign my kids up for camps and activities to fill up their summer days. While a lot of them definitely sound … [Read More...]
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Fifth Grade Homeschool Curriculum
This is the first year that I didn't use an all-in-one packaged curriculum to teach my boys with. After homeschooling for five years, I have a better feel for what works for us and what doesn't, so I was able to venture into the daunting task of … [Read More...]
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Legoland Pop Badges
Ah, Legoland. Our happy place. We always pack extra minifigures for trading when we visit Legoland, because it's fun to trade with the Model Citizens (Legoland employees) and at trading spots around the park. But did you know that you can … [Read More...]
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Beginner’s Guide to Homeschooling
The Beginners Guide to Homeschooling Homeschooling isn't a new idea, but it is one that has certainly gained more traction these days with lack of funding for public education, violence in schools, … [Read More...]
50 Fun and Frugal Summer Activities
Right before the summer months begin my inbox is always filled with emails encouraging me to sign my kids up for camps and activities to fill up their summer days. While a lot of them definitely sound … [Read More...]
Awesome Adventure Books for Boys
The mission: find adventure books for my boys that they won't finish on the car ride home from the library. The players: Eight and eleven-year-old boys that fill their library bags with Diary of a … [Read More...]
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I've always known I was an introvert. Growing up I was just called "shy" even though that could be the furthest thing from the truth when I was with a group of friends I knew well. Although I was … [Read More...]
Fifth Grade Homeschool Curriculum
This is the first year that I didn't use an all-in-one packaged curriculum to teach my boys with. After homeschooling for five years, I have a better feel for what works for us and what doesn't, so I … [Read More...]
Third Grade Homeschool Curriculum
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