I tend to be skeptical about digital learning experiences for my kids. We own a couple of computer "learning" games and I find my...

In September 2008 my oldest child started kindergarten . It was a momentous day for us. I think our school day lasted a whole hour back then...

What do reindeer ornaments, no-bake spiced ornaments, The Grinch who Stole Christmas and The Muppets Christmas Carol have in common? They ...

After reading silly Thanksgiving poems this week, we pulled out our Thanksgiving journals and my children tried their hand at writing an o...

I believe Thanksgiving is an important holiday for my children to understand and celebrate. To make sure I put action to my words this year ...

I love Thanksgiving! It's my favorite holiday. I love how it's just about family and friends sharing a delicious meal and remem...

The favorite question among home school moms at this time of the year is, "What curriculum are you using?" Being a normal home sch...

"Wow. I could never do that!" I assume from this statement that strangers, acquaintances and friends believe I am Super Mom wit...

During a conversation this morning on my personal Facebook account I was asked about the changes I'm making in our curriculum and what I...

As you probably know we are a home school family.  But this is not a home school blog.  I know that many (most?) of my readers aren't ho...

Have you ever viewed a play date, birthday party or special event as more than just a fun occasion for children? My four year old daught...

"He that scatters thorns, let him not go barefoot." - Benjamin Franklin I have a confession to make - I'm a nerd.  There, I a...

"When the well's dry, we know the worth of water." - Benjamin Franklin Several weeks ago I discovered that January 17 is Ben...

How do I keep 4 children under the age of 7 occupied during a 10 hour road trip? I give them books!!! But not just any books.  I give th...

S is for Smithsonian: America's Museum Alphabet by Marie and Roland Smith.  Illustrated by Gijsbert van Frankenhuyzen.  Sleeping Bear P...

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