ONCE upon a time - because isn't that how most great stories begin? I was a 27 year old physical science tech who could barely button my lab coat. I had one of the coolest jobs ever, to me anyway. For several years I worked on a military base, making sure our water was safe… Continue reading Our Homeschooling Story
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Exploring the U.S. Life-Saving Service 1878-1915 Review
Disclaimer: I received a FREE copy of this product through the HOMESCHOOL REVIEW CREW in exchange for my honest review. I was not required to write a positive review nor was I compensated in any other way. Rebecca Locklear's Exploring the U.S. Life-Saving Service 1878-1915: 17 Student Workshops with 120 Activities is a fantastic resource to… Continue reading Exploring the U.S. Life-Saving Service 1878-1915 Review
2020 Summer Reading Challenge
The Summer Reading Program at our local library is something we loved during the summer. It seems like yesterday we would go to the library, listen to Ms. Pam read and sing with us, and leave with a tote bag of books. Now that my kiddos are big, that is a sweet memory of the… Continue reading 2020 Summer Reading Challenge
Artistic Pursuits, Inc. Review
Disclaimer: I received a FREE copy of this product through the HOMESCHOOL REVIEW CREW in exchange for my honest review. I was not required to write a positive review nor was I compensated in any other way. Out of all the art techniques we have tried over the years, sculpting has been one we have… Continue reading Artistic Pursuits, Inc. Review
Noticing Nature – May
May brings so many things to notice in nature. Flowers, insects, amphibians, reptiles, birds - well, everything! It is hard for me to nail down a topic for this month, because there are just too many choices! One thing I've noticed while writing this series is how often things outside are always changing. It's really… Continue reading Noticing Nature – May
Beyond the Stick Figure Art School Review
Disclaimer: I received a FREE copy of this product through the HOMESCHOOL REVIEW CREW in exchange for my honest review. I was not required to write a positive review nor was I compensated in any other way. I was excited to receive Beyond the Stick Figure Complete Drawing Course PLUS 3 Bonus Courses from Beyond the… Continue reading Beyond the Stick Figure Art School Review
Fermentools Starter Kit Review
Disclaimer: I received a FREE copy of this product through the HOMESCHOOL REVIEW CREW in exchange for my honest review. I was not required to write a positive review nor was I compensated in any other way. I usually get to review products such as curriculum, educational games, and books. When I saw the opportunity… Continue reading Fermentools Starter Kit Review
Perfect Reading, Beautiful Handwriting Review
Disclaimer: I received a FREE copy of this product through the HOMESCHOOL REVIEW CREW in exchange for my honest review. I was not required to write a positive review nor was I compensated in any other way. Neat handwriting is something I take notice of and appreciate. I can't help but wonder if our frequent… Continue reading Perfect Reading, Beautiful Handwriting Review
Fanatic News Flash – May 2020
Same thing, different month - right? We have still been plugging away at our homeschooling without field trips, co-ops, or park days. It's been kind of nice not running around to every event, and for the most part, we've been doing what we have always done. Because the majority of our life does revolve around… Continue reading Fanatic News Flash – May 2020
Ranch Cheesy Chex Mix
"Now that we can teach 'em, what will we feed 'em?" That was a line from a workshop I attended at a homeschool convention several years ago. The speaker was Joel Salatin, and he was not talking about snack mixes, but the line stuck with me nonetheless. Since we are all teaching them in some… Continue reading Ranch Cheesy Chex Mix