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Puffed Caramel Corn Recipe

Dec162014

Caramel corn is one of our family’s Christmas favorites, both to munch on and bag as gifts for friends and family. It’s typically the first thing we bake as a part of our Christmas goodies and something the kids are forever sneaking bites of. This year though, there’s a girl in our house who has been missing out on that tradition thanks to her braces (big no-no on the list from our … [Continue reading...]

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Speekee Spanish for Homeschoolers :: Giveaway!!

Dec152014

{disclaimer ~ Speekee is a blog sponsor and has offered this giveaway to my readers.} Is Spanish something that you’ve been wanting your kids to work on during their homeschool time? If you aren’t familiar with the language, it can be an overwhelming thought! Speekee Spanish is tailored especially for homeschool families and may be exactly what your family needs. AND - as a bonus, Speekee is … [Continue reading...]

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Christmas Tree and Reindeer Counting – Preschool and Kindergarten Community

Dec122014

  Ready for some more learning ideas? The Christmas fun is pouring in - along with some cute activities for the Preschool and Kindergarten Community linkup. While being inspired is important for teaching, encouragement is needed so very much for each of us. Be sure to look through the links today too – stop by, read a few links, and encourage each other with comments! Have a great … [Continue reading...]

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Our Mid-Year Homeschool Review

Dec102014

Technically we’re one week shy of being halfway through our school year, but we’re ready to take an extended three week break for Christmas. In years past we’ve taken the week of Christmas and a bit after and truthfully - well, everything just feels rushed and crazy-like. So this year, we planned in a much needed break that will coincide with a nice trip to the grandparents. Anyway, here’s a … [Continue reading...]

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The Heart of Your Homeschool

Dec82014

The following is a guest post from David Nunnery of Teach Them Diligently Conventions, one of our site sponsors. I have been blessed to be a speaker at past conventions and also a speaker at the 2015 conventions. Homeschool Population is Growing Homeschooling is exploding across America. The families that are just starting are from every region and state in the US, and their motivations for … [Continue reading...]

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Cranberry Playdough, Candy Cane Play Gel, and Nutcracker Activities – Preschool and Kindergarten Community

Dec52014

Encouragement and learning ideas are two of my passions and I LOVE that you all are sharing both during the Preschool and Kindergarten Community linkup times each week. While being inspired is important for teaching, encouragement is needed so very much for each of us. Be sure to look through the links today too – stop by, read a few links, and encourage each other with comments! Have a great … [Continue reading...]

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