When our son signed up for a homeschool basketball league, I did what a lot of other parents probably do: bought the gear he needed, including comfortable shoes and socks, and tucked the typical sports drink in his bag each time he went to practice. During one of our shopping trips, Joseph walked up to me and stuck a brightly colored bottle in my hand. "Can I try this?" he asked. "It's supposed to be better than the other drinks." It was Body Armor, and while it does have coconut water and Continue Reading
How to Supplement a Homeschool Education
Even if you already have a full curriculum in place, there are ways to expand learning opportunities and provide extra support in areas where your child needs improvement. And it doesn't have to be costly. Here are some ways that we have supplemented our home learning over the years. Field Trips: When you're homeschooling, almost anywhere you go be turned into a learning experience. In fact, I'll go even further than that. Your children are learning all the time! So tie this into your Continue Reading
What Will I Use for our Newborn, Cloth or Disposable Diapers?
You all know I'm a big fan of cloth diapers; after all I've been blogging about them since 2009! And I do plan to use them again when our next baby arrives in July. Why would I not? They fit great, perform well and are super cute. Plus, we've already made the investment, so the money savings are there. But I'm also incorporating some disposables into my routine. After all, this is my 12th pregnancy, and as my plate gets fuller, I have to be realistic about what I can invest my time in. And Continue Reading
Basic Tick Control and Maintenance Tips for First-Time Dog Owners
Spring is here, and so are the ticks and fleas! Unfortunately, even dogs with a clean bill of health are susceptible to these annoying and illness-causing parasites. If you're a first-time dog owner, it helps to know about the potential harms associated with ticks and how pups pick these bugs up. How Ticks Operate Ticks are a parasitic arachnid (yes, they have eight legs!) that attach themselves onto any part of a pet’s body—most commonly behind the ears or under their tail—and suck its Continue Reading
5 Ways to Start Saving For Your Child’s Education
To help you start saving for your child’s college fund, I've rounded up a few apps and tips to help you out. You can see the pros and cons of each and see what will work best for your family situation and budget. Fabric This site was built by parents for parents. It offers many different investment options for families, including the very popular 529 educational savings plan. Designed for long-term saving, this plan allows you to save money as you are able and then withdraw Continue Reading
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