How Life Has Changed Since Becoming a School Mom {Or Not}

We are into our 4th week of school and one of the biggest adjustments of our lives, and Brad and I are still pinching ourselves over how well smoothly it’s running.  No tears, no complaints, no reluctance – is this just honeymoon newbie school phase still?  People keep stopping to ask me what I’m doing …

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Library Book Haul: Favorite Check-Outs from November

  Well, it’s officially December, which means it’s time to review our favorite library kids’ book check-outs from last month!  We love this monthly feature and hope you enjoy it and get some great book selection suggestions as well.  I really like the opportunity to exchange must-reads with one another – so if you have …

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“Thankful” Pumpkin Bars with Alpha-Bits Cereal

This post is part of a campaign with Mom It Forward Blogger Network and Alpha-Bits, but all my opinions are my own. It’s November – the month of thankfulness. And couldn’t we all benefit from another helping of thankfulness?  We’ve been talking a lot about gratitude around here, and trying to be even more intentional with our kids …

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Library Book Haul: Favorite Check-Outs from October

I’m a little late in sharing our Library Book Haul, our favorite library check-outs of October with all the Halloween festivities.  However, it’s not a reflection of our enthusiasm for this month’s reads. Out of Our 43 Books That We Read from the Library This Past Month, Here Are Our Top 10 Favorites:     …

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The Important Ingredient of Wonder in Learning

One of the things I LOVE about our homeschool routine this year, is the opportunity to add the WONDER into learning. Our boys learn best through doing, experiencing, observing, listening, and getting their hands on what we are learning. “Creativity now is as important in education as literacy, and we should treat it with the …

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Educational and Fun iPad Apps for Kids {Giveaway}

If only I could have the money back I’ve wasted on “educational” apps for kids.  Honestly, I’d pretty much thrown my hands in the air and given up on finding anything that combined learning and entertainment well. A really engaging age-appropriate game seemed to have little to no educational value. Meanwhile, other apps that promised …

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On The 1st Day of 1st Grade…

  Today marks your first “offical” day of first grade.  What fine little men you are becoming – so independent, bright, funny, determined, and spunky. I have this feeling it’s going to be a great school year.  We’re off to a good start at home, but I’m excited to see you learn with your friends …

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How We Homeschool – 1st Grade

Homeschool 2.0 started today. Yes, we are the crazy quad parents that decided to go the homeschool route for another year. And it’s not for the sake of making our lives even more chaotic, or because we think any other schooling option is wrong – it’s simply what seems to work best for our family …

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