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ABC Letter Crafts for Kids

Sep182017

If you've been around my blog for any amount of time, you may remember the many upper and lowercase letter crafts I worked on with our kids and preschool co-op classes. Finding ways for kids to visualize letter sounds is definitely something that we've seen make a difference in our home (and besides, the crafts were super cute!).  Recently, a site I love began sharing some hands-on ABC … [Continue reading...]

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Homeschool Giveaways, Coupon Codes, and Sales September 2017

Sep162017

Below you'll find some current homeschool or family-related sales and giveaways you might not want to miss. We all can use a good deal when it happens!  There are some time-sensitive sales, giveaways, and goodies below, so if you are at all interested, I’d encourage you not to hold off!   Win a full level of All About Reading!   Our family uses All About … [Continue reading...]

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An MRI and Apple Picking – Homeschool and Life Happenings

Sep152017

This week was nothing short of full (aren't they all?). We started out apple picking with some friends so we could peel what seems like 5,000 apples. In reality it was only a bushel and a half, so we ended up with about 90 cups of applesauce to split between us and a lot of apples for eating and baking.  Monday morning, bright and early, Laurianna had an MRI. We are still waiting on … [Continue reading...]

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Host an Operation Christmas Child Party – It’s Time to Start Planning!

Sep122017

Are you familiar with the shoebox ministry of Operation Christmas Child? You may be wondering what all the fuss over a shoebox is about, so let me take quick moment to fill you in. Since 1993, Samaritan's Purse has been sharing gifts with boys and girls in over 130 countries. Simple shoeboxes are packed with gifts for children that are delivered to children around the world, along with the message … [Continue reading...]

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*NEW* Weekly Homeschool Planner

Sep112017

For the past three years I have been working on something behind the scenes, but never got around to actually DOING anything about it - as in sharing it with you. If I'm being honest there are a lot of things I've started and never completely finished. The main reason is perfectionism.  It's something I've struggled with for a very long time. While it may seem like I procrastinate on … [Continue reading...]

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The Visit to the Neurologist – Homeschool and Life Happenings

Sep82017

Last Friday I headed out of town for a few days to meet up with my friend Jodi, whom I haven't seen in several years. It was a fabulously fun weekend with her (she one of the ladies that introduced me to essential oils many years ago). Catching up with her was so wonderful, especially when it feels like you have just picked up where you left off and you can be yourself above all. She's one of … [Continue reading...]

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