Signing Time On Demand Review and iPad 3 Giveaway

Signing Time On Demand

I've been drooling over the Signing Time videos since I first learned about them, but I never managed to squeeze them into my budget. I've always been interested in learning ASL (American Sign Language) and while I've learned many signs from books and the internet, I was never able to take a class and actually learn the language, with its unique [More...]


Homeschool vs. Public Education

Saw this on Pinterest and wanted to share. Hope you're having a great weekend! Created by: College At Home [More...]

Finished our Castles Unit

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I was having a hard time keeping up with having kindergarten activities and "work" planned for Tobi, so I decided to try doing monthly theme units instead. So far, this has been so much easier! I can find tons of worksheets and craft ideas online, it's easy to find topic related books at the library (or have them ordered for us) and I'm not feeling [More...]

My brain shut off at the park

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Have you ever prepared yourself for a certain question or situation, knowing that it will come up eventually (and most likely repeatedly) only to totally draw a blank when it actually does? That was me yesterday. I was chatting with another mom at the park while the kids played when she asked if Tobi would be going to school in the fall. I [More...]

Common Homeschooling Mistakes to Avoid

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Common Homeschooling Mistakes to Avoid More and more families are choosing to homeschool their children, and I think these parents are making a great decision. Homeschooling has enormous benefits, but I understand that putting the child’s education on your hands can be daunting. Here are a few things we learned to avoid to keep our little [More...]

Teach Your Kids How to Cook eBook

I just discovered this eBook, Teach your Kids How to Cook, and wanted to share! As a mom, it's my job to do my best to prepare my kids for "the real world." Included in that preparation is teaching them how to cook! Even as preschoolers, my kids can help measure ingredients, stir, and set timers. They can also help in the clean-up [More...]

La Bella Stella Review and Giveaway

I received one or more of the products mentioned above for free using Mom Blog Society. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers. La Bella Stella: Celebrate Earth Music Series La Bella Stella, by Recess Music, is a collection of songs that teach children about different [More...]