This week my 4 year old daughter gave herself a hair cut. Yep, all of her lovely golden curls, that took nearly 3 years to grow, are now gone. But you know what? I didn't yell and I'm OK with it. This post may contain affiliate links. Please read my disclosure statement for more information. Why I Didn't Yell When My Child Gave Herself A Hair Cut I remember once when I was 9 … [Read more...] about Why I Didn’t Yell When My Child Gave Herself A Hair Cut
Archives for 2017
Helping Our Perfectionist Child
Perfectionism has reared its ugly head again. Not that it has ever completely left. Oh, no...but some days...weeks...months are easier than others. Helping Our Perfectionist Child Our son has been a perfectionist since he was a small child. Of all the things I could have passed on to my offspring...blue eyes, long legs, cunning wit...perfectionism and anxiety wouldn't have been on my list. As … [Read more...] about Helping Our Perfectionist Child
Hands on History with Project Passport
Our son is developing a love of history! He is fascinated with the stories, adventures and, in particular, ancient battles. So, I've been on the lookout for a hands-on history program that incorporates living books, and audio stories that will keep history exciting and that he would enjoy while letting him dive as deeply as he desired into the pages of the past. *Disclosure: This post may contain … [Read more...] about Hands on History with Project Passport
Wizard Math Printable Multiplication Board Game
My son loved practicing his Multiplication math facts with this one of a kind Wizard Math Printable Multiplication Board Game! *This is not a product for purchase or download* This post may contain affiliate links. Please read my disclosure statement for more information. Wizard Math Multiplication Board Game A few weeks ago I ran across this AMAZING Multiplication Minecraft Printable … [Read more...] about Wizard Math Printable Multiplication Board Game
Chalk Pastels for Kids
Chalk pastels and kids go together like lightning bugs and a warm summer evening. Trust me, they are a perfectly glorious pairing. I had no idea what we were missing until a few weeks ago when I grabbed a chalk pastel tutorial for the children and me to try. This post may contain affiliate links. Please read my disclosure statement for more information. Chalk Pastels for Kids Our son is a … [Read more...] about Chalk Pastels for Kids
The Dragon of the Month Club – Book Review
Books about dragons top the list of must reads for our 9 year old son. How exciting for us to discover "The Dragon of the Month Club" by Ian Reading! A book about two friends that discover the magic of dragons and so much more. This post may contain affiliate links. Please read my disclosure statement for more information. *Disclosure: I received The Dragon of the Month … [Read more...] about The Dragon of the Month Club – Book Review
Easy Rubber Egg Experiment
Easy Rubber Egg Experiment! Yes, easy! It only takes about 5 minutes to set up and then a week's worth of observations. Come see how easy it really is! This post may contain affiliate links. Please read my disclosure statement for more information. The children and I had seen a few different rubber egg experiments online and wondered if it was really all that it was "cracked" up to be...see … [Read more...] about Easy Rubber Egg Experiment
Harry Potter Origami Sorting Hat Fortune Teller
A Harry Potter Origami Sorting Hat Fortune Teller (also known as a cutie catcher) was exactly what we needed as we finished "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone" for the umpteenth time! It's always bittersweet when we finish one of these wonderful books by J. K. Rowling. She is an expert at drawing you into a story and making you feel as though you are in the characters shoes, so to speak. One … [Read more...] about Harry Potter Origami Sorting Hat Fortune Teller
35 Favorite Read Aloud Books
Are you looking for some great read aloud books to share with your kiddos? One of my favorite things in the whole world is snuggling with my children with a couple of favorite read aloud books. We enjoy picture books as well, but there is nothing like a fantastic chapter book or novel read aloud. I've found that our read alouds really deepen our bond and helps us to connect as a family. Plus I … [Read more...] about 35 Favorite Read Aloud Books
Brownies, Books, and Games in the New Year
The past year has seen many changes and challenges for our family and our homeschool. We found ourselves uprooted from the hustle and bustle of city life, and planted firmly on my sister's farm in Tennessee. Adjusting to the ebb and flow of this new life has been both overwhelming and wonderful. We've found that the seasons of homeschool, much like our lives, can transition and shift. … [Read more...] about Brownies, Books, and Games in the New Year