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December 2018 Personal Planner – FREE Printable

Dec22018

It finally feels like life is settling down here.  There are still presents to buy and wrap, Christmas parties to attend, a service project, and a swim meet, but so much fun to be had! However, the tree is up, decorations are spread around the house, and it's beginning to feel a lot like Christmas. We'll be giving ourselves a bit of a break during the month of December, hopefully about … [Continue reading...]

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New Paint and Playing Catch-up – Homeschool and Life Happenings

Nov302018

It's finally painted!! Well, all but the stairwell, but my hubby knows me and painted the part that I can see the new blue color and will finish the rest later. This painting has been in process for some time, and it's great to be back in our space and have it be re-organized. The first few weeks of school were so much easier with everyone being in one area (and not distracted by … [Continue reading...]

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Small Steps That Make You Cry

Nov262018

Over the years I've shared that our two boys have struggled a bit more with their reading. For me personally, as an avid reader, it's been really hard to comprehend at times. Both of our girls jumped into reading at an early age and devoured books.  But the boys - not so much.  We read the same books together. Read aloud as a family. All the same "ingredients" as far as … [Continue reading...]

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An EARLY Holiday Sale from Bright Ideas Press

Nov152018

From November 15-18, 2018, you have the opportunity to save up to 20% on products from Bright Ideas Press. Our family has used (and still uses) a variety of their products over the years, from Mystery of History, Wondermaps, North Star Geography, and Christian Kids Explore Chemistry - and we have loved them.  Sales on their products don't happen often, but here's a peek at the … [Continue reading...]

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A Nursing Exam, A LEGO Competition, and a Field Trip – Homeschool and Life Happenings

Nov92018

Before I even go too far, I will have it noted that a) my almost 12-year-old DOES in fact own more than one shirt (see below) and b) also showers more often than it appears. You'll have to trust me on both counts, but this boy is one of familiarity and often I have to ask him to please put on a different shirt. :)  Our week started off technically last Saturday with Kaleb and three of … [Continue reading...]

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Thanksgiving Activity Pack – FREE Printables

Nov82018

With Thanksgiving coming up soon, and our house about to be full of kiddos of every age, I put together an activity pack to have some things printed off for the kids to do while they are waiting for dinner to be served - or recovering after dessert! Word scrambles, word finds, mazes, and sudoku puzzles are some of my favorites and something the kids will all enjoy as well. If you'd like to grab … [Continue reading...]

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