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Color Coding Dot Trick (Homeschool Sanity Saver #1,486)

Jul242014

Call me crazy, but each of our kids are color coded. It’s something we started way back when the kids were younger and sippy cups were running rampant through the house. Back then it was a sanity saver for me to know which cup belonged to which kiddo. Or be able to spot which milk cup was missing from the line up before I found a sour surprise weeks later. (Sad, but true.) The color coding has … [Continue reading...]

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A Peek Into Our Lives (a.k.a. my brain dump)

Jul222014

Sometimes life gets so busy and there are (seemingly) a million things that I’d love to share with you all - but well, life gets in the way. Or I tend to think that it isn’t worth sharing. So what may be in my head (and on my heart) just gets pushed aside because - well, it seems trivial. But - maybe it might help you feel normal, right? So here is the state of my mind (take it for what it is … [Continue reading...]

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DIY Water Wall, Coloring Salt, and Lollipop Lab – Preschool and Kindergarten Community

Jul182014

Welcome to another week of the Preschool and Kindergarten Community - and thanks so much for sharing all of your wonderful ideas with us! Here are a few fun activities that linked up last week. Where Imagination Grows has a water wall that is made from recycled items you may have around your home. This would be such a fun summer project on a hot day. Tiny Tots Adventures shares a simple … [Continue reading...]

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2014 Homeschool Curriculum Choices for Grades 2, 4, 6, and 8

Jul162014

This year (our ninth year homeschooling - woot!) we’re adding a few new pieces to our homeschool curriculum choices and venturing into the world of high school credits. Gah! It was a bit intimidating at first, but after putting together an overall plan for high school,  it was a bit easier. Several of our friends are also venturing into the homeschool high school realm, so that helps even … [Continue reading...]

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Homeschool Curriculum Choices for 2014-2015

Jul162014

This year (our ninth year homeschooling - woot!) we’re adding a few new pieces to our homeschool curriculum roundup and venturing into the world of high school credits. Gah! It was a bit intimidating at first, but after putting together an overall plan for high school,  it was a bit easier. Several of our friends are also venturing into the homeschool high school realm, so that helps even … [Continue reading...]

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Kiwi Crate $10 Off Sale and Promo Code

Jul142014

In the last few weeks of summer we’ll be having some fun with Kiwi Crate, so I wanted to share a great deal they are offering right now with you all! New customers can save $10 on all subscription packages using the promotion code GET10. For one week only, you can also take advantage of FREE shipping. Not familiar with Kiwi Crate? Here’s a quick overview on how it works. Kiwi Crate is a … [Continue reading...]

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