There are the books and the school supplies, of course. But beyond that, what are some helpful tools to keep handy for your homeschool? Here's my list of the items that have kept our homeschooling running more smoothly over the years. And don't forget that every successful homeschool needs a PLAN, so a program like Homeschool Tracker makes everything easier! Abacus: This simple counting tool is your child's first and most easy-to-use math manipulative. Use the beads to do simple Continue Reading
Back to School Educational Toys: a Review & Giveaway
Imaginative play is such an important part of early learning, so I always make sure to have educational toys on hand for my homeschoolers. My boys especially loves sets that allow you to build and create. Two great examples are Magformers and the science kits from Thames & Kosmos. I'll share our experiences with these toys, and then you can enter a giveaway from our sponsors! You can also enter more "Back to School" giveaways in this hop, organized by Review Wire Media and Chatty Patty's Continue Reading
10 Reasons That Cloth Diapers Leak (and How to Troubleshoot)
Any diaper can leak, disposable or cloth, but cloth diapers tend to have a better track record and brands often tout this in their marketing. That's why parents may be taken aback when a cloth diaper leaks. They think it's "abnormal," which isn't really true, because leaks are not always due to user error or a problem with the diaper itself. Take a look at this list of possible causes and you'll see what I mean. I'll also share some troubleshooting tips. ABSORBENCY Placement: The Continue Reading
Easy Homemade Taco Seasoning Recipe
We eat tacos a lot in this family, but there are three ingredients I could really do without when it comes to commercial seasonings: sugar, MSG and caramel coloring. Many taco seasoning packs are also high in sodium. If your family would like to enjoy a Mexican-style meal without those additives, try this easy homemade taco seasoning mix. My recipe makes one small batch of the dry mix, and you can use it for several meals. You can double the recipe to make even more to keep on hand in an Continue Reading
Imhotep Board Game Review + New Dynasty Expansion!
I caught the Ancient Egypt bug in childhood, and blew through countless books and resources in my quest to learn all I could about this fascinating civilization. My little sister and I even created our own board game. Thames & Kosmos did, too, and that's my family got to review in June! Today you can read all about the Imhotep board game and see if you'd like to give it a try, too. Some quick background: although little is know about the Egyptian builder Imhotep, his fame reached Continue Reading
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