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Fun with Farkle ~ Family Game Idea

Jul252012

Some of you may think that I just made a rude sound. The kids are certainly getting a few giggles out of it. My question is, how have we not heard of the game Farkle before? Have you heard of it?? When camping this past weekend, another family pulled out their Farkle game and our kids magically disappeared. Occasionally we would hear groans and shouts of “Farkle!” coming from their … [Continue reading...]

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All About Learning Press $50 Gift Card

Jul232012

The response to the last $50 Gift Card giveaway to All About Learning Press was amazing ~ and I am VERY excited to be able to offer yet another gift card this week!!! NOTE: $50 gift card giveaway from AALP is open to residents of the USA, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, United Kingdom only. This will be our fifth year using All About Learning Press and it is one company that we will … [Continue reading...]

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Silly Nails ~ Moments to Remember

Jul212012

Moments to Remember was developed as a simple way to look back on our week as homeschoolers and find photos that encompass the memories we want to remember.  The week may have been tough, there may have been more bumps than smiles, but in the end these are the moments that keep us going, the ones we need to remember. I’m not necessarily a frilly girl. I rarely do anything to my nails {other … [Continue reading...]

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The Best Week Because… Preschool Corner {& 5K too!}

Jul192012

This week there was much cheering and partying in our house. And for a very good reason. Last Friday night, just before bedtime, Kaleb pulled my face in his hands and whispered in my ear: “Tomorrow can you pray with me? To ask Jesus in my heart?” The girls had a friend over and he wanted to wait until she was gone to pray with us. After we returned home the next morning, Kaleb came outside with … [Continue reading...]

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ABC Phonics Word Cards for Read! Build! Write! Mats

Jul182012

After sharing the Number Word Printables last week with you all, a reader asked if I could put together word cards for the Read! Build! Write! mats that went along with all of the letters of the alphabet. Introducing the ABC Phonics Word Cards! These cards feature one word for each letter of the alphabet along with a picture of the word. All of the vowels are for the short vowel … [Continue reading...]

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A Great Big $500 Giveaway

Jul162012

The back-to-school items are already out in the stores. I’m realizing that there are a few things I forgot to pick up. Do you have a few things too? This week a team of bloggers have teamed up for a fun giveaway – $500 in PayPal Cash! If you don't have a PayPal account, you can choose an Amazon or Target gift card instead! Entries are simple. Mandatory entry - leave a comment on the blog … [Continue reading...]

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