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50 Words That Americans Aren’t Spelling Correctly

July 10, 2017 by Anne Marie 15 Comments

Can you spell America's most misspelled words? I saw this tweet via Google Trends recently, and it got me thinking that maybe America needs to ditch Candy Crush Saga in favor of Scrabble if we're struggling with most of the words on this list. Are "special" and "beautiful" and "surprise" really that difficult?   Alabama: pneumonia Alaska: schedule Arizona: tomorrow Arkansas: chihuahua California: beautiful Colorado: tomorrow Continue Reading

Filed Under: Homeschooling Tagged With: commonly misspelled words, literacy, misspelled words, spelling, spelling practice

How to Be an Enchanting Fairy in 3 Easy Steps + a Giveaway

July 7, 2017 by Anne Marie 21 Comments

I saw her as t'was yesterday, The bloom upon her cheek still glowing; And round her play'd a golden ray, And on her brows were gay flowers blowing. With angel-hand she swept a lyre, A garland red with roses bound it; Its strings were wreath'd with lambent fire And amaranth was woven round it.  - Alfred Lord Tennyson The beauty and mystery of the fairy world has captivated me since childhood. I had everything from picture books to coloring books to handmade paper dolls. It was thrilling Continue Reading

Filed Under: Home and Family Reviews Tagged With: costumes, dress up, great pretenders, Halloween, how to be a fairy, imaginative play, pretend play

Nature-Inspired Centerpieces for Summer

July 6, 2017 by Anne Marie 1 Comment

Thanks to UncommonGoods for sponsoring this post! If you are looking for decor to brighten your home this summer, take some cues from nature for centerpieces and decorative accents. One of the quickest and easiest ways to do this is with fresh fruit and an imaginative container. Instead of bowls and baskets, experiment with chargers, wooden boxes, urns and clear glass vases. The brighter the fruit, the greater the impact.   Consider some fresh and original vases. Double bud Continue Reading

Filed Under: Faith and Family Tagged With: centerpiece ideas, easy centerpieces, fair trade, made in the USA, summer decor, summer decorating

Which Should You Choose: SoftBums Echo or Omni?

July 3, 2017 by Anne Marie 2 Comments

One of the questions that many families likely have about SoftBums diapers is "Should we choose Echo or Omni?" Echo is Softbums' trim fit AI2 diaper; Omni is a fuller cut diaper with a pocket opening added inside. I'm going to give you a quick photo comparison today and offer some guidance in choosing the right style. If you'd like to read my full review of the SoftBums system, including inserts, you can read that here. Today's post is sponsored by my affiliate partner, SoftBums. So, which Continue Reading

Filed Under: Cloth Diaper Reviews, Giveaways Tagged With: Echo or Omni, echo vs omni, Softbums diapers, softbums giveaway, softbums newborn, softbums review

Lighthouse Diapers AIO: Updated Design

June 29, 2017 by Anne Marie 92 Comments

My Lighthouse Diaper review from April introduced a new, mother-designed bamboo all-in-one, available in 3 whimsical, beach-inspired prints. Vanessa's product launch has been so successful that some of the three original prints are already sold out! In May, 6 bright colors with coordinating snaps were released (below).  There has been a minor update to the diaper design, so Vanessa sent Mary Kate a complimentary "Surf" diaper to try out. Lighthouse Diapers now have 1 more row of rise Continue Reading

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