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• TOS Crew K5 Learning Review

  

  In an online world filled with mind numbing games and "educational" websites, K5 Learning stands alone. K5 is a unique site filled with enrichment activities... Read more

  Posted on 27 February 2012 FAMILY, SCHOOLING

• Weekly Wrap Up (Foundering on the Rocks of Individualism)

  

  Selected readings to begin Unit 4 This week we begin our final unit of Year 4 of Tapestry of Grace. The focus shifts to the Middle East and will be the... Read more

  Posted on 26 February 2012 FAMILY, SCHOOLING

• ACT & College Preparation Course for the Christian Student Review!

  

  ACT College Preparation Course for the Christian Student A few months back, I reviewed the SAT College Preparation Course for the Christian Student from... Read more

  Posted on 24 February 2012 FAMILY, SCHOOLING

• TOS Crew Reading Eggs Review

  

  Learning to read Learning to read is an important skill for all children. And we wanted to make it an enjoyable experience for children as well. Read more

  Posted on 24 February 2012 FAMILY, SCHOOLING

• TOS Crew Winter Vapor Rub from BEEYOUTIFUL Review!

  

  "At Beeyoutiful.com, we believe that each individual is responsible for their own health. It is not a doctor's responsibility to keep you in good health. Read more

  Posted on 20 February 2012 FAMILY, SCHOOLING

• Weekly Wrap Up (The 60's....1960's in Review)

  

  We finished up our study of " all things '60's " this week. Selected readings about the 1960's A few more selections! In addition to the rigours of this... Read more

  Posted on 19 February 2012 SCHOOLING

• TOS Crew Who Am I? from Apologia Review!

  

  Who am I? is the second in the What We Believe series from Apologia. Created for ages 6-14, each lesson is flexible and can be customized to your child's need. Read more

  Posted on 17 February 2012 SCHOOLING

• Weekly Wrap Up - Vietnam War

  

  Selected readings from The Vietnam War Our study of The Vietnam War wrapped up with a visit to The Cpl. Larry E. Smedley National Vietnam War Museum. Read more

  Posted on 12 February 2012 FAMILY, SCHOOLING

• 2012 Presidential Election Critical Issues Kit Review!

  

  Would you ever vote for a fool? Think the Electoral College is an outdated tool from bygones past? Believe that the Supreme Court is the end-all in Judiciary... Read more

  Posted on 10 February 2012 FAMILY, SCHOOLING

• BIBLE SHUFFLE: New Ipad App from Digital Worship!

  

  Digital Worship Announces a New iPad App: BIBLE SHUFFLE! Menu for BIBLE SHUFFLE I'd like to introduce you to BIBLE SHUFFLE, a Christian iPad app that the husban... Read more

  Posted on 10 February 2012 FAMILY, SCHOOLING

• TOS Crew ALEKS Review

  

  Math grades 3-12A subscription to ALEKS is$19.95 per student, per month, or only $99.95 every 6 months, or only $179.95 every 12 months. Family Discount... Read more

  Posted on 08 February 2012 SCHOOLING

• Carnival of Homeschooling - #319!

  

  The first post today is from Jen. She discusses the importance of setting priorities and keeping some sort of order to our lives with realistic expectations. Read more

  Posted on 07 February 2012 FAMILY, SCHOOLING

• The Resolution for Women - Encouragement to Run the Race!

  

  As for me and my house, we will serve the Lord. Joshua 24:15 A few days ago, a friend of mine handed me a piece of paper labeled 'The Resolution for Women'.... Read more

  Posted on 04 February 2012 SPIRITUALITY

• K5 Learning Review!

  

  About 2 months ago I was approached by K5 to review their online program. I'll be the first to admit that I really don't care for online learning as the majorit... Read more

  Posted on 01 February 2012 FAMILY, SCHOOLING

• Weekly Wrap Up - The Great Space Race!

  

  These past two weeks we've done a mini-unit on The Great Space Race: its' beginnings, its' present and its' future. It was the perfect time to break out those... Read more

  Posted on 26 January 2012 FAMILY, SCHOOLING

• Once-a-Month Cooking Tips

  There's been quite a favorable response to Once-A-Month Cooking! I'd like to answer some of the questions I've gotten and offer some helpful tips in getting... Read more

  Posted on 25 January 2012 FAMILY, SCHOOLING

• Today's Once-a-Month Cooking Session!

  Today I was up bright and early. It was assembly day at my cooking partner Jen's house. With kids, prepped items and a good attitude in tow, we arrived at 9 am. Read more

  Posted on 25 January 2012 FAMILY, SCHOOLING

• Why Once-a-Month Cooking?

  

  Once-A-Month Cooking Eons ago I had done Once-a-Month cooking (OAMC) for my family all by myself. As time went on and I had more children, it just got trickier... Read more

  Posted on 20 January 2012 FAMILY, SCHOOLING

• What an Honor to Be a Part of the Top 100 Homeschool Blogs!

  

  Today I received word that Homeschool Circus was chosen to be a part of the Top 100 Homeschool Blogs on The Teacher Certification Degrees Website! Homeschool... Read more

  Posted on 19 January 2012 FAMILY, SCHOOLING

• Lego Friends - Time for Me to Eat Some Shoe!

  

  Some of you who follow me on Facebook may remember the conniption I had over Lego's new Friends. Friends are a new series that are made especially for girls. Read more

  Posted on 18 January 2012 FAMILY, SCHOOLING