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New Student Planner Covers for 2018-2019

Jul52018

One of the things I love about our student planner is that the kids have a chance to OWN it by adding in their information, including filling out the dates for each month. A few years ago I started selling a PDF version of the planner I created for my girls and each year update the covers (your purchase allows access to a ‘buyers only’ page where optional pages are added, including additional … [Continue reading...]

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Fifth Grade Year in Review 2018

Jul42018

These wrap-up posts are a little bit late in coming, but something I still definitely want to do because we used a few new curriculum pieces this year and I've had some questions on how we liked it all.  Overall, this was a definite year of growth for Kaleb, especially in the area of reading and writing. Kaleb is a kiddo that excels in math and science and could quite honestly care less … [Continue reading...]

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What I’m Reading – July 2018

Jul22018

It's been a bit since I've shared what's in my reading pile. Sitting by the poolside in the summer is often one of my favorite times to get some light recreational reading. Focusing on anything that requires more brain power is hard with the kids running (well, walking...) around and wanting to spend time chatting with friends.  My bag was full of books to read on our trip overseas, but we … [Continue reading...]

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July 2018 Planning Pages – Free Printable for Mom

Jun252018

  This month our homeschool planning will have to kick into overdrive. There are still a few pieces of curriculum I need to order, but top of the list for me to do this month is rest. Physically at least - my brain is doing a bunch of planning and the schoolroom is a bit of a disaster area. Stuff needs to be cleaned up and re-organized for the upcoming year.  Our swim season is now in … [Continue reading...]

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Another Broken Something…Maybe – Homeschool and Life Happenings

Jun212018

So the weeks have been crazy-packed with lots of swim stuff happening and the girls at camp one week and the boys at camp the next.  But they are all home now, laundry is in the wash, and I'm trying to take it easy.  I did a little video update (below) but here are a few pictures over the last few weeks to share the basics:  The girls spent the week at a volunteer camp … [Continue reading...]

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Homeschool Scholarship Giveaway

Jun112018

If FREE curriculum for your child from now all the way through high school sounds like wonderful thing - you need to read on!  Alpha Omega Publications has announced its largest giveaway ever—a full homeschool scholarship for the remainder of the winner’s K-12 career. This giveaway is available to any homeschooling student and will provide free curriculum beginning in the 2018-19 school … [Continue reading...]

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