The best reading program just got even better, folks! That's right, the All About Reading Color Edition is here! *Disclosure: This post may contain affiliate links. Please read my disclosure statement for more information. I received All About Reading: Level 2 at no cost in exchange for a review. A positive review was not required. As always, all thoughts and opinions are my own. I only … [Read more...] about All About Reading Color Edition: The Best Reading Program Just Got Even Better
Homeschool
Harvesting Honey with Kids
This week on the farm, we harvested honey from our honeybee hives! That's right, the delicious liquid gold flowed into quart after quart jar leaving us all with a slight sugar rush and feeling like a heat stroke was imminent. Why? Let's just say you can't press honeycomb without heat and without getting the honey on your fingers. This post may contain affiliate links. Please read … [Read more...] about Harvesting Honey with Kids
10 Easy Ideas for Spending One-On-One Time With Your Child
One-On-One Time with your kids. Is it even possible? I mean we live in such a busy world and many times that business can create a disconnect with our favorite little people. Yes, even though we spend most of our days together...we still need to find ways to set aside one-on-one time with our children individually. But, here's the thing...life happens...so you may need to plan ahead. Here … [Read more...] about 10 Easy Ideas for Spending One-On-One Time With Your Child
The Pressure to be the Perfect Homeschool Mom
Parenting is hard, folks. There, I said it. Homeschooling is hard too. Both are difficult jobs. They are marathons, not sprints. It takes years for you to see the outcomes of whatever it is you are doing right now in this moment. Years of tiny little moments adding up and filling this small person you are raising. No pressure. This post may contain affiliate links. Please read my … [Read more...] about The Pressure to be the Perfect Homeschool Mom
Printable Harry Potter Valentines
Celebrate Valentine's Day with these Printable Harry Potter Valentines! As many of you know we are a household obsessed with Harry Potter. Though we've read all of the books we are in the process of re-reading the series again aloud. As such our son specifically asked for Harry Potter themed Valentines to give to his friends and fellow Gryffindors. This post may contain affiliate … [Read more...] about Printable Harry Potter Valentines
Make Maple Syrup Snow Candy
Like "Little House in the Big Woods" Make Maple Syrup Snow Candy! We were so thrilled to get our first snow here in East Tennessee! It was white, fluffy, and gloriously cold! So cold in fact that, if out long enough, your face and hands hurt! The children pointed out that when the sun's rays hit it just right; it looked like millions of diamonds covering the ground. Of course, the … [Read more...] about Make Maple Syrup Snow Candy
Frozen Bubble Fun for Kids and Books About Snow
Did you know that you could freeze bubbles? We discovered the joy of frozen bubbles during our last snow! As long as your temperatures are below 32 degrees Fahrenheit, then you too can enjoy some frozen bubble fun with the kids! This post may contain affiliate links. Please read my disclosure statement for more information. Frozen Bubble Fun for Kids You'll need a few things … [Read more...] about Frozen Bubble Fun for Kids and Books About Snow
Favorite Winter Picture Books
Cozy up with our favorite winter picture books for kids! These books are sure to warm and excite your little ones as they dive into stories of snow, ice, nature, and family. This post may contain affiliate links. Please read my disclosure statement for more information. Favorite Winter Picture Books for Kids Do your kids devour books? Here are some of my children's absolute favorite books … [Read more...] about Favorite Winter Picture Books
Keeping Your Happy through Winter
I just went out and bought all the twinkle lights I could find! No, I'm not stocking up for next year's holiday decorations. I'm preparing myself for the dark cold winter that lies ahead. As moms, we know that with the dreariness of winter's days, the less happy we can become. A certain grey dullness can overshadow the joys of our everyday life. Even our little ones can exude a bit … [Read more...] about Keeping Your Happy through Winter
New Year’s Eve Cootie Catcher
If you're looking for a fun activity for your children on New Year's Eve while they excitedly wait for the ball drop then you might enjoy our New Year's Eve Cootie Catcher! It tells the future...kinda like a magic 8 ball! Simply print, fold, and then ask it simple yes or no questions. This post may contain affiliate links. Please read my disclosure statement for more information. New … [Read more...] about New Year’s Eve Cootie Catcher