I have used Explode the Code with all of my kids so far; sometimes as a supplement and sometimes exclusively as our phonics curriculum. It has worked great for all of my kids and I plan to continue using it with my younger ones when they are ready. Right now Christianbook.com (my favorite place toContinue Reading
40% off at Proverbial Homemaker
Proverbial Homemaker is offering 40% off all products for the month of July! Just use code PHJuly to get this discount. Proverbial Homemaker offers Bible Lego Challenges and a theology curriculum for kids called Sound Words for Kids. Do your kids love Legos and other building toys? Now they can play and learn while buildingContinue Reading
18 Ways to Cope When Your Husband Travels
My husband is a wonderful dad and truly the love of my life. Which is why it’s so, so, so hard on me when my husband travels for business. Most of his trips are fairly short (usually no more than 4-5 days), and some of them are overnight trips. But, even after 14 yearsContinue Reading
Annual Back to School Sale at Not Consumed
The annual Back to School Sale at Not Consumed is going on now! All products in the Not Consumed Online Marketplace are 30% off. Use the code NCBTSS2015 at checkout to get the discount; this sale ends July 27th! Be sure to check out Not Consumed’s newest product – The Reading Journal. The Reading JournalContinue Reading
Kindergarten Sun Unit Activities
I can’t wait to share this fabulous Sun unit that my kindergartner and preschooler had a blast with! I loved how interactive this unit was ;and I think you and your children will too! Kindergarten Sun Unit Activities Making Raisins from Grapes Raisin making is simple and tons of fun! Start with a few grapesContinue Reading
Scratch & Dent Sale at Knowledge Quest
Knowledge Quest’s Summer Scratch and Dent Sale is going on NOW! Save up to 50% on mapping resources, timelines, historical biographies, geography curriculum and more! You are sure to find the resources that will fill your gaps for the upcoming school year. All items offered in the Scratch and Dent sale have some sort of imperfection – usuallyContinue Reading
Road Trip Across Upstate New York
Want ideas for ALL 50 states? Click the graphic below. When I tell people that I was born and raised in New York, most people automatically think New York City. I have only ever been to New York City once in my entire life. There is so much more to New York then just theContinue Reading
Corn Flake Crusted Chicken
My husband is an extremely picky eater. We’ve always jokingly referred to him as the “kid’s menu guy” because pizza, burgers, and chicken fingers are right up his alley. Sure, once in a while he’ll try a teeny, tiny bite of my asparagus or salmon. I think he does that more because he knows it makesContinue Reading
FREE Ten Commandments eLessons
Can you name the Ten Commandments? Can you name them in order? If not, this is the eLesson for you! This eLesson is a great way to teach little ones the Ten Commandments in a way they will remember them. This free eLesson is part of the Old Testament overview series. Try it and seeContinue Reading
3 Tips To Help You Return To Your Normal Routine After Vacation
Last month I shared the summer trip planning guide that will make it a little easier to travel with kids. Travel season is in full swing. With so many places to go and people to see, a lot of us will have a fun summer taking a break from everyday life and getting away forContinue Reading
