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Pattern Block Mats and Cards – New Printables

Dec72017

We have a huge bin of colorful pattern blocks in our house that I just can't bring myself to give away. There's something about sitting down with them when kids come to visit (or we just want to have a little fun) that makes me want to hang onto them for quite some time.  To go along with the blocks, we now have a few sets of alphabet pattern block cards inside our bin so we can pull … [Continue reading...]

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What I’m Reading (and the Kids too)

Dec52017

December is here. Chilly temps have really settled in, and books are becoming my most favorite thing - especially by the light of the Christmas tree. Admittedly, those non-fiction books are a little harder to pick up and dig into (it's much easier to get lost in another world where I don't have to focus on anything), but I am making progress. The one thing I really need to focus on this month … [Continue reading...]

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30 Activities, Crafts, and Printables for Gingerbread Baby by Jan Brett

Dec42017

Books by Jan Brett have been huge favorites in our house, including her story Gingerbread Baby. The illustrations are simply amazing, and there are many activities that can be done to encourage learning as we read: sequencing, learning about different animals, and so much more! Each of our children has enjoyed Gingerbread Baby - whether a board books, a paperpack, or hardcover. Like … [Continue reading...]

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A Birthday and Getting Back to School – Homeschool and Life Happenings

Nov302017

Here we go - back to school. Even though we only took a week off (it's a bit hard to do school when my hubby is home), getting back into the swing of things can be...fun. I went all out and made my self a cup of FULLY caffeinated coffee to start off the week, in a mug with a fun reminder to myself. :) It's the little things, right?  Kaleb turned 11 the day after Thanksgiving, and we … [Continue reading...]

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December 2017 Planner Pages – Free Printable

Nov272017

DECEMBER IS IN A FEW DAYS, PEOPLE!! You know how long the year seems on the first of January, and then suddenly you are scrambling to grab the things you need last minute for Christmas. Yeah, that's about where I'm at right now.  We still have some school to wrap up for this month before we take a break, but hopefully we will be able to get it all in before my hubby has his vacation time. … [Continue reading...]

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Happy Thanksgiving!

Nov212017

The next few days are promising to be full of food and family (and fun). Lots of cooking will be happening in the house (I've already made some amazing cranberry orange scones and that's just the tip of the baking). We're taking a few days off to celebrate Thanksgiving with lots of family and also Kaleb's birthday, which is Friday. The boy has already asked for a special pumpkin pie ice cream … [Continue reading...]

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