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Gift Idea for Compassion Children ~ Pick and Draw

Jul52012

Before I left for Africa with Compassion International, a box appeared on my doorstep from Rich Davis, the creator of Pick and Draw, a drawing game for children. The box was full of decks of Pick and Draw for me to take along with me to Africa and share with the children at the Compassion centers we visited. Although I brought paper and pens along with me, we ended up finding sticks and … [Continue reading...]

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Plans for July 2012 {and some sponsor thanks!}

Jul12012

I walked into our schoolroom this past week and about had a heart attack. Apparently, the kids have been feeling creative and making a whole lotta crafts. Unfortunately, they are not as prone to clean up the mess that they so willingly make when creating. Glitter and wiggly eyes were the craft mess of choice. Don’t ask…I have NO idea! Our craft supplies are now missing a lot of those and … [Continue reading...]

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Glowing Bubbles ~ Moments to Remember

Jun302012

Moments to Remember was developed as a simple way to look back on our week as homeschoolers and find photos that encompass the memories we want to remember.  The week may have been tough, there may have been more bumps than smiles, but in the end these are the moments that keep us going, the ones we need to remember. We had some friends over for dinner this past week and as the sun was … [Continue reading...]

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Vacation Bible School ~ Preschool Corner {&5K too!}

Jun292012
Crazy Hat Day

This past week the kids have spent their mornings at vacation Bible school. All of the kids have been having a blast, but especially Kaleb. The spirit days have been something he has looked forward to, including the ‘crazy hat day’. He looked around and put together this lovely ensemble that included two hats and lots of hair clips he found in the bathroom. One of the BEST parts of the week … [Continue reading...]

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Summer Photography Camp for Kids Giveaway

Jun282012

This post is our honest review of a product that we received for free. All opinions expressed are solely mine. A little earlier this month I told you all about a fun class for kids called Summer Photography Camp. Both of our girls have been working their way through the lessons in the first session over the past few weeks and are having a BLAST practicing the different techniques they are … [Continue reading...]

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Win a $50 Gift Card to All About Learning Press

Jun252012

One of the core pieces of our homeschool curriculum for the past four years has been All About Spelling and more recently All About Reading for our younger two. I am so thankful to have found All About Learning Press and truly cannot say enough wonderful things about their products. That said…is anyone be interested in winning a $50 Gift Certificate to use on any product that All About Learning … [Continue reading...]

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