Finding ways to simplify life
I had just finished reading a parenting book on child discipline when an opportunity to review a Building a Strong Foundation: 5 Pillars of Biblical Parenting came up. I was SUPER ecstatic to be a part of this launch team and want to share with you my experience with a fantastic biblical parenting course you won’t want to miss. Here’s some… Read More
Are you struggling to get your kids to bed on time? Do you lose your temper when one of your children (or all!) are not listening to you the first time you ask them to get ready for bed when its time for bed? Here are 5 tips on establishing bedtime routines, the easy way! Our schedule has changed since… Read More
We added Progeny Press e-Guides to our summer reading repertoire and excited to review The Scavengers – eGuide! Honestly, I had never heard of this book or Progeny Press before so this was new to me. I am so glad for this opportunity! This is my first review for Progeny Press so I didn’t know what to expect. However, I was pleasantly surprised how easy… Read More
Is your homeschool space a bit messy, disorganized, or an eyesore? Is it time for you to take some tactical steps to improve that mess? There was a time when I had papers, books, and binders all over the place! Over the years, I’ve found ways to keep our space clean. Below, I’ve laid out 6 tips on organizing your… Read More
Over the years, I’ve read several parenting books! Most have been helpful in a practical sense. And, I’m thankful for all of the authors of these books who shared their wisdom and sound advice. Yet, as parents, it’s also wise to take advice directly from the best parenting book ever written — the bible! This wonderful book contains several books… Read More
I love everything tech. Since I was in my early 20’s, I have spent a HUGE amount of time on the computer fixing problems and researching solutions. Yet there are a lot of homeschoolers who are concerned about too much tech. And, rightly so! Maybe you’re concerned about the communication and creativity skills kids are lacking today. I’m here to… Read More
As mid-summer comes upon us, are your children getting bored? I really don’t like that word, and my kids know it. I hand them something to do right away when that word spews out of their mouth. If your children are struggling to entertain themselves or get creative, it may be time to start finding ideas that the family can… Read More
I am excited to share with you a great way to learn more about our wonderful American Holiday History through the White House Holidays Unit Studies from Silverdale Press LLC! These unit studies area unique way to shift gears from your typical history studies and enjoy some awesome facts and figures from our past. Don’t miss out on my Silverdale Press White House… Read More
We have been working diligently with my daughter who has struggled with reading fluently and spelling for many years. I am thankful for the opportunity to use the Reading Intervention Programs from MaxScholar. This post is a review on a 12-month online subscription of the MaxScholar Reading Intervention Program. INTRODUCTION MaxScholar utilizes an Orton-Gillingham approach with an emphasis on phonics, phonemic awareness, reading comprehension,… Read More
What do you think of when the word ‘classical’ comes to mind? I think of Memoria Press as my go-to for classical educational materials! I choose the Classical Composition I: Fable Set to review with my 13-year old daughter since she enjoys fables. PRODUCT DESCRIPTION Before digging into the meat of the product, here are some expectations of the Classical Composition I: Fable… Read More
Any homeschool moms out there who have struggled in school but now teach their own children — raise your hand! Anyone? Oh great, welcome! Welcome to the homeschool mom club of ‘average grades’! Thanks for joining me and several others (I’m guessing of course!). In the early years, I did get frustrated with reading and math, so I was an average… Read More
Most of us homeschoolers have heard of the popular The Critical Thinking Co.™. As you can imagine, when I had the opportunity to Critical Thinking Detective: Vocabulary , there was no hesitation! My son could talk when he was very young and hasn’t stopped since then! Since he is garrulous (talkative) and has an extensive vocabulary, it was a no-brainer to choose a vocabulary… Read More