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• Once-A-Month-Cooking - Cycle 7!

  Wow! It's been months since my cooking partner, Jennyfer and I did Once a Month Cooking! We were a little rusty, but, in 6 hours managed to make 29 meals for... Read more

  Posted on 11 March 2013 FAMILY, SCHOOLING

• It's All About *ME* March - Update 1

  

  There's a saying, "You can't teach an old dog new tricks." Well, I'm happy to report that isn't true, because I did learn something new this week! I learned tha... Read more

  Posted on 10 March 2013 FAMILY, SCHOOLING

• The Writing Lesson Review

  

  The Writing Lesson is your basic learn to write printables for print, script and cursive. No need to buy a new workbook every year! "Primary style is suitable... Read more

  Posted on 06 March 2013 FAMILY, SCHOOLING

• T.R.I.P. Wrap Up & Final Thoughts!

  

  It has been quite an experience using T.R.I.P. (Targeted Reading Improvement Program) over the past month! Before I share our thoughts, here's more about the... Read more

  Posted on 03 March 2013 FAMILY, SCHOOLING

• It's ALL About ME March!

  

  Me! Me! Me! That's right, it's ALL about ME. I'm taking the month of March to put my basic needs ahead of everyone else. Let me explain ... Read more

  Posted on 01 March 2013 FAMILY, SCHOOLING

• The Princess & the Kiss at The Father / Daughter Dance!

  

  Many of you have heard of the book, Princess The Kiss, but did you know Jennie Bishop also penned an accompanying study to go with it? If you have the book,... Read more

  Posted on 27 February 2013 FAMILY, SCHOOLING

• T.R.I.P. Update #3 ~ Coming in for a Landing !

  

  Our latest update on the progress of our review of T.R.I.P. (Targeted Reading Improvement Program)! It's still smooth sailing for my 9 year old daughter. Read more

  Posted on 25 February 2013 FAMILY, SCHOOLING

• Free Downloadable Blog Planner Review

  

  Really? Bloggers plan out and schedule their posts in advance? You mean not everyone flies by the seat of their pants ...err, I mean as the Spirit leads? I'm... Read more

  Posted on 22 February 2013 FAMILY, SCHOOLING

• The T.R.I.P. Continues - Update #2

  

  Continuing on with our review of T.R.I.P. (Targeted Reading Improvement Program) this is our latest update! So far so good. My 9 year old daughter has made... Read more

  Posted on 18 February 2013 FAMILY, SCHOOLING

• Big Words for Little Kids Review!

  

  Big Words for Little Kids is a well-laid out, easy to use, and inexpensive book to help 8-11 year olds build their vocabulary by systematically learning... Read more

  Posted on 15 February 2013 FAMILY, SCHOOLING

• How to Teach About Electricity Unit Study Review!

  

  We loved Science Unit Studies for Homeschoolers and Teachers for its' straight forward, easy to follow directions and diagrams. Read more

  Posted on 13 February 2013 FAMILY, SCHOOLING

• The Reunion Book Review!

  

  The Reunion is a fast moving story of redemption and restoration contrasting family life with and without the love of Christ. Author Rachel Mc Intire penned... Read more

  Posted on 10 February 2013 BOOKS, CULTURE

• Weekly Wrap Up - When February Strikes!

  

  "Hello February! Now, go away!" Ok, I know that was a tad abrasive. You'll have to excuse me. I've taken great steps in planning our school year so that we woul... Read more

  Posted on 08 February 2013 FAMILY, SCHOOLING

• World Literature Review from Master Books!

  

  This curriculum should have a label attached to it stating in bold print, "Warning NOT for whimps!" World Literature by James Stobaugh is quite an impressive... Read more

  Posted on 06 February 2013 FAMILY, SCHOOLING

• Homeschooling for Eternity Book Review!

  

  I've truly been blessed by the book, Homeschooling For Eternity. In it Skeet Savage encourages the homeschool parent in small, manageable chunks that are a... Read more

  Posted on 05 February 2013 FAMILY, SCHOOLING

• Vick's Behind Ear Thermometer Review

  

  FEATURES OF THIS NEW, INNOVATIVE THERMOMETER INCLUDE: Clinical Accuracy—Based upon professional standards. Fast results—No need to wait to see if your child... Read more

  Posted on 04 February 2013 FAMILY, SCHOOLING

• Explore John Day Fossil Beds with Noah Justice DVD Review!

  

  My norm for reviewing DVD's is to watch with pencil and paper in hand jotting notes as it plays. However, due to the spectacular and breath taking views in... Read more

  Posted on 03 February 2013 FAMILY, SCHOOLING

• Baker Family Adventures from Vision Forum!

  

  The Baker Family Adventures are new from Vision Forum! Think Nancy Drew or The Hardy Boys, BUT, written from a Christian worldview for the whole family. "The... Read more

  Posted on 30 January 2013 FAMILY, SCHOOLING

• T.R.I.P. Update #1

  

  This is my first update using the T.R.I.P. system with my 9 year old. T.R.I.P. stands for Targeted Reading Improvement Program . This program has been in use fo... Read more

  Posted on 27 January 2013 FAMILY, SCHOOLING

• Weekly Wrap Up - What Do Andy Warhol & Caddie Woodlawn Have in Common?

  

  What do Any Warhol Caddie Woodlawn have in common? Well....nothing! Except that my 4th grader studied both this week! My daughter's recreation of his... Read more

  Posted on 26 January 2013 FAMILY, SCHOOLING