The Three Little Pigs Count to 100 {Book Review} I think most of us and our children know the traditional story about the three little pigs, right? Well Grace Maccarone has written a new book, The Three Little Pigs Count to 100, which introduces children to the classic story but with a slight twist!
Dia de Los Muertos {Book Review}
Now that school is back in session and it’s officially fall, my family can’t wait for the leaves to turn, the weather to get cool and to enjoy the holidays that will quickly be here! And not just Halloween either (though we love to dress up) but we’ve also been learning about the Day of […]
Apple Themed Crafts
Apple Themed Crafts If you’re like me, I’m always looking for crafts. Partly to work into our daily lessons, but I have also been looking for some to give as gifts with the upcoming holiday season (especially if the kids are involved)! Here is a list of 10 apple themed crafts ranging from gifts, bean […]
Freedom Mentor Review
Freedom Mentor Review Are you familiar with the real estate market? I’m not personally, at least in any detail, as I have never been a homeowner. I have friends that make a living buying or selling homes and I admit, I was curious how they could support themselves when it seems like so many homes […]
Be the Difference for One Child
Have you ever been discouraged from doing a good deed for a single person, because what can you do by yourself or what good does it do to help just one? I’ve certainly felt that way, until someone explained to me it was like ripples in a pond. It starts small, from one single event…then […]
Heroes of the City {Review}
If your kids are into YouTube, cars, cartoons or heroes, then check out a new YouTube channel about the animated TV-series called Heroes of the City. It’s about different rescue vehicles that go on missions, solve puzzles, and even play games together with their friends!
Hamburger Helper Helps Make Dinner A Breeze!
Wednesday nights tend to be rough for my family. We have playgroup in the morning, then lessons, plus errands, free time, and housework all before Wednesday evening services at our church about 20 minutes away. The family still needs to eat and sandwiches just don’t cut it. But Hamburger Helper helps make dinner a breeze, […]
Grace of God {Movie Review}
It’s not often that we find a movie that is meant for the whole family, unless we go to the “younger” end of the spectrum. And while the movie, Grace of God, isn’t necessarily meant for kids, they will probably learn a few of the lessons being taught along the way. Plus, it’s free of violence […]
The Adventures of Pajama Girl {Book Review}
Are your kids allowed to pick out their own PJs at bed time? Mine does, and it’s like he treats it as a time for “dress up” because he gets to be a ninja turtle, soldier, or any number of characters as he gets ready for bed. I’m sure he even dreams about his adventures, […]
Whatever Wanda {Book Review}
How often do our kids, or ourselves, have a bad attitude? I hate how it seems to make a day or event drag on forever! But if we can coax our kids (or us), into a better mood, then everyone usually enjoys themselves! And that’s the point of the book, Whatever Wanda by Christy Ziglar.
Jesus Sees Us Doll & Lesson Book {Review}
Remember back around Christmas time, the popular Elf on a Shelf made their annual appearance? The kids usually go crazy about them! Well, two moms have come up with the Jesus Sees Us Doll & Lesson Book as a way for us to talk about Jesus with our kids while making it fun at the […]
The 5 Love Languages for Men {Book Review}
Are you familiar with Gary Chapman’s Love Languages? They are 5 different ways that men and women both express and feel love. He’s released a new book just for the guys, called The 5 Love Languages for Men. It is filled with great advice how to identify and express your wife’s love language.
Standard Deviants Accelerate {Review}
In today’s technology driven world, so much of what our kids do is on the computer, including their education. Plus, there are so many options and software packages to choose from! That’s why I’ve come to appreciate Standard Deviants Accelerate, which offers multiple online classes covering several grade levels, concentrating on middle and high school levels.
H is for Heart Rate STEM Activity
Are you wanting a simple activity for Science with a Valentine’s twist? Why not join Thaleia from Something 2 Offer as she shares how to learn all about your Heart Rate. Her children range from 1 1/2 to 12 and all got a chance to enjoy learning about pulse and heart rate. Be sure to […]
Easy Cloud Dough Recipe
Easy Cloud Dough Recipe Do you have an active kid, or maybe more, at home? Always getting into something, and the messier and more creative the better? Yeah…that’s me. And he loved it when I made this easy cloud dough recipe! One thing I kept in mind was when his younger cousins or friends would […]