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Science for All Ages: Apologia Astronomy

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Apologia has a full line-up of colorful, engaging science texts, including Astronomy, Botany, Zoology 1: Flying Creatures, Zoology 2: Swimming Creatures, Zoology 3: Land Animals, Human Anatomy and Physiology, Chemistry and Physics. Exploring Creation with Astronomy, which we received to review from the generous crew at Timberdoodle, is recommended as an early text given its easier-to-understand subject matter. There are a LOT of science programs out there, so what makes Apologia a wiser Continue Reading

Bacon Ranch Chicken for the Slow Cooker

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As you probably already know, I love easy and delicious slow cooker meals. This was floating around the internet and drew me in because of the savory ingredients and easy prep. We tried it for the first time today and it was a big hit - from my husband all the way down to the toddlers. The chicken was so tender you could shred it with a fork and the combination of bacon and ranch flavors mixed into the creamy gravy were delicious! You can serve it solo if eating low carb, or over rice, Continue Reading

How to Choose a Great Name for Your Business or Product!

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Updated: April 2024 Naming your business or product is a crucial element in the marketing process. A good name enhances your image and opens up all kinds of promotional and branding opportunities. Here is a step-by-step approach to finding the right name and some helpful tips to consider when launching your business or product online. Step 1: What's Your Business Personality? Before you can find a good name you'll need to develop a road map for success. Create a naming brief, which is Continue Reading

A Game for Cat Fans and Crime Solvers

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Thinkfun has created a clever little logic game called Cat Crimes that challenges your child to solve mysteries like "Who broke the flower pot?" and "Who ruined the shoes?" The guilty party, of course, is one of the six sneaky cat characters. Using clues, self-standing cardboard cats, and a colorful board to guide them, children can sniff out the culprit using logic and spatial concepts. We received a complimentary copy of the Cat Crimes game from our homeschooling partners at Timberdoodle to Continue Reading

Having Fun with First Grade Geography

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When I was very young, my grandmother gave me a wonderful book called It's Fun Finding Out About People and Places. Boy, is that title true! I still have this book and my family treasures it. Little ones are naturally attracted to maps and globes and places all around the world, so it's a shame that more attention isn't given to the study of geography, especially in the early grades. As a longtime homeschooling mother, I can attest that geography workbooks are something my young learners Continue Reading