In June our Quest Club Troop did cancer awareness events. That had me thinking, how else can people be involved in this cause? Whether it is awareness or raising money or helping others living with cancer, what can our children do? With the recent passing of my little brother, who passed away after a month-long … Continue reading 10 Ways for Your Child to be Involved in Cancer Awareness
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ABC’s of Starting the New School Year
August is looming. The summer is hot and we are wondering how much longer must we suffer. Ok, maybe it is just me who is wondering that. I hate summer :p. Nonetheless, we cannot deny that the new school year is coming. It is looming. It will be here. Whether you are a homeschooler, like … Continue reading ABC’s of Starting the New School Year
10 Reasons to Try Homeschooling Before School Starts
I hear a lot of excuses for why people do not homeschool. Those excuses are always followed simply by me telling someone I homeschool. While I am not judging you for sending your kids to a traditional school and while I could care less for your reasons why you do not homeschool (see 10 Things Homeschool … Continue reading 10 Reasons to Try Homeschooling Before School Starts
Poetry Book Kick-Off Giveaway
I wrote a book and I am super excited to share it with you! I lost a daughter in 2014. This was my first and only experience with a baby who was born still. I wrote about this birth experience as a guest on Heavenly Treasures. Which you can read here. The journey through losing … Continue reading Poetry Book Kick-Off Giveaway
Where Have I Been?
That is a loaded question. I've worked hard to consistently write but lately, it has been a struggle. I haven't been relaxing though! Last month I walked the Relay for Life in memory of lost family members and in honor of those friends and family who fought the battle of cancer, at the time my … Continue reading Where Have I Been?
Lesson: Saola
The Saola is also known as the Asian Unicorn. We studied Saola's in co-op and here is how we did it. First, Saola is a very rare and endangered animal. It cannot live in captivity. This animal was discovered in 1992 and we are still learning a lot about it. It is very hard to … Continue reading Lesson: Saola
50 Ways to Homeschool for Free Part 2
Spring is here! The snow is gone (yes, it takes that long for the snow to go away here), the air is getting warmer (ok, I do have a heater on by my feet it was like 40F when I woke up), and it is getting dark later in the day. That means maybe you … Continue reading 50 Ways to Homeschool for Free Part 2
5 Homeschool Things Worth Paying For
I'm a cheap mum. Anytime I have to spend any money it is the end of the world. That can make just living normally frustrating for those around me. I'm a frugal gal and I'm really good at it. I'll have to admit though, one of my most favorite things about homeschooling is shopping! You've … Continue reading 5 Homeschool Things Worth Paying For
ABCmouse Spring $45 Sale!
1 Year of ABCmouse for $45! That is 62% Off! This is an awesome sale! The ABC Mouse program has been beyond vital for my family and our homeschooling journey. My public school going family members have also had amazing success with the ABC Mouse Program. The $45 Sale will run from March 28th - … Continue reading ABCmouse Spring $45 Sale!
Review: Turkish Towel Store
I was asked to review a new towel company called Turkish Towel Store. I received a free towel to try out and review. At first, when I received my towel I was skeptical. It wasn't a nice fluffy bath towel. It wasn't a rough-ish beach towel like I'm used to. It is a thin soft … Continue reading Review: Turkish Towel Store
