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What I’m Reading – July 2019

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What are you reading?  My reading hasn't picked up too much, although I did get WONDERFULLY caught up in two different fiction reads this past month. I'm also loving one non-fiction, and it's one I really want to focus on, but I still haven't finished it! I've been trying to carry my Kindle or a book with me when I'm out, just in case I have a chance to read, but often my phone can … [Continue reading...]

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July 2019 Planning Pages – FREE Printable

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The days of June (and summer in general) have been flying by for our family.  Since mid-April it feels as though life has been a perpetual whirlwind. We've had major swim meets, an 18th birthday, family visiting from overseas, a high school graduation, a kiddo flying (and leaving us for a year) to Africa, the start of new jobs for two kids, and summer swim team  starting.  Whew! … [Continue reading...]

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Homemade Granola Bar Recipe

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Years ago I fiddled around with a granola bar recipe until our kids told me they loved them (and bragged they were the best ever). Considering I'm baking for a select audience, I considered that the highest praise and quit messing with a god thing. The fact they we know what is in the recipe is an added bonus. They disappear quickly around our home (keep in mind we have some growing teenage … [Continue reading...]

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What We’re Reading – June 2019

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Why hello there lovely people. It's been so very long. For both talking to you and reading in general.  What are you reading?  Truthfully, I haven't had the time to read at all. Period. We've had a lot of traveling, but since I was doing the driving it made it a little hard to read. Yes, audiobooks, but I don't always do so hot with those.  Never mind my brain has been a … [Continue reading...]

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What I Bought from Build Your Bundle 2019

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This last week you've likely heard snippets about this "huge homeschool sale" via graphics, giveaways, and social media. The Build Your Bundle sale officially kicked off on Wednesday, May 15th and will end on Wednesday, May 22nd.  In case you're uncertain how it all works, I'll tell you this -  the first year it was held I was so very, very confused. There was a lot to wrap … [Continue reading...]

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5 Reasons to Make the Switch to Teaching Textbooks Homeschool Math App

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{disclaimer ~ this is a sponsored post in partnership with Teaching Textbooks} It's been nine years since our family made the switch to Teaching Textbooks and just over a year since we started using Teaching Textbooks Math. While the academic content is the same, the app version offers additional perks to the traditional book and CD-rom method we have grown to love.  Using Teaching … [Continue reading...]

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