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Two Things for Today

Apr282016

Today I'm enjoying many hours of peace and quiet. After the last few weeks of craziness, chaos, and feeling pushed beyond my limits in many ways, I'm relishing the silence of a hotel room all by myself. It's heaven.  This year my heart has been to simplify on so many levels - our commitments, our belongings - and just slow down overall. It's a continuing process to be sure! Progress can … [Continue reading...]

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Ways to Make Life Stress-Less

Apr272016

The last few weeks at our house have been hard. Rough might be a better word to describe it.  I love having family (immediate and extended) surrounding me, but truthfully it can overwhelm me very quickly. Especially when the septic pump decides to take a nosedive in the middle of it all. And both the front and rear brakes went out on one of the vehicles. Did I mention the … [Continue reading...]

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May 2016 Personal Planning Pages – FREE Printable

Apr262016

With May almost here, it means the end of the school year is in sight and summer plans are in the making. Our May is already looking busy, which can overwhelm me on many levels, so having a visual of where and when we are supposed to be somewhere helps so much.  To help you get your days and weeks a little more organized, I have May Personal Planner Pages for you all to … [Continue reading...]

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Egg Drop Experiment – #STEM Challenge for Kids

Apr252016

  For our final co-op class, the kids were all challenged to create a device that would keep a raw egg safe from a second story window drop. They have had a blast with their prior STEM challenges this semester, and this egg drop experiment was no different. Seeing the various creative ideas each came up with to protect their eggs - and the groans and cheers that resulted was … [Continue reading...]

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Magnetic Letter Activities and 5 Little Ducks ~ Preschool and Kindergarten Community

Apr222016

Ready for another week of linking up and sharing ideas? I am so glad that you are stopping by today (really, I am!) and can’t wait to see what you all have to share this week. Be sure to stop by our PreK & K Pinterest board to see a collection of the different posts we are pinning – including yours! Don’t forget to link up a post or two of yours and share what you’ve been working on with your … [Continue reading...]

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The Beauty of Homeschooling is…

Apr192016

There's something incredibly and splendidly wonderful to see your kids running around the front yard, chucking water balloons at each other with visiting family, and watch the school bus drive by. It feels a bit mean and exhilarating all at the same time.  Such is the beauty of homeschooling. A full day of fun in the sun and a chance to enjoy the gorgeous weather while we have it.  And … [Continue reading...]

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