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More Than 300 Great Name Ideas for Your New Pet

September 22, 2020 by Anne Marie 6 Comments

When it comes to pet names, anything goes. That being said, the ones that seem to work best are (1) easy to pronounce and (2) not too obscure. And more importantly, you want it to be a great fit! Here's a list of names I've come up with based on things like color, theme and personality. Have fun naming! Mischievous/Adventurous Astro Arizona Indiana Rascal Bandit Gambit Flash Sneak Jackal Jester Loki Minx Maven Trixie Pixie Sprite Pan Pancho Poppins Puck El Continue Reading

Filed Under: Pets

15 Foods You are Paying Way Too Much For

September 18, 2020 by Anne Marie 11 Comments

One of the most noticeable results of the shutdowns has been that Americans spend more time at home. Now, when it comes to saving money on groceries, that's a big plus and here's why! When you're not as pressed for time, "convenience" foods will be a lot less tempting. You probably have time now to chop up a one dollar head of lettuce rather than grab a bag of salad costing three times as much. Yes, we Americans pay WAY too much for convenience. Here are some of the most notable Continue Reading

Filed Under: Food and Drink, Home and Health Tagged With: food markups, most expensive foods, save on groceries

September Giveaway: Win a $25 Amazon Gift Card

September 4, 2020 by Anne Marie 5 Comments

What's on your shopping list? I have to confess that we're still doing a little bit of last minute schooling shopping because there always seems to be something I've forgotten! Whatever your needs are this month, I hope you'll make it a bit easier by entering today's Amazon gift card giveaway. If you happen to be looking for school supplies, Amazon has some great bundles for sale, like this one for less than $50. It's ideal for grades 5 and up: Or this one for K through Continue Reading

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First Time Homeschoolers: Make Sure You Do These 5 Things!

August 27, 2020 by Anne Marie 11 Comments

There's a big difference between doing public school at home and homeschooling. If you're kissing public or private school good-bye this fall for a first time adventure with homeschooling, this post is for you. Here are five very important things you should be doing to pave the way to success. Get Support Guess who's still learning and seeking out advice and support, even after homeschooling for twelve years? That would be me! So join up with other homeschooling families as soon as you can Continue Reading

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Laser Chess: New Twist on a Classic Strategy Game

August 13, 2020 by Anne Marie 11 Comments

The objective of Laser Chess is the same as its predecessor – regicide! Be the first to eliminate your opponent's king and you're the victor. But the new spin is that you zap them with lasers! We partnered with Timberdoodle, a marvelous homeschool company, to bring you a review of this new twist on a strategy game that has a 1,500 year-old history. There are five layouts you can choose from so games have some variability. Set-up takes just a minute or two. Players take turns moving Continue Reading

Filed Under: Homeschooling Tagged With: 7th Grade Curriculum, Laser Chess, STEM activities, STEM games, Timberdoodle review

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