Middle School Homeschool Curriculum Giveaway
It’s that time of year again! Yes the big Back to Homeschool time has arrived and my fellow iHomeschool Network Bloggers (along with myself) are hosting our annual Back to Homeschool Basket Giveaways! I am pleased to be offering a Middle School Homeschool Curriculum Basket Giveaway that holds a few of our favorite (and current) […]
Weekly Assignments Printable Student Planner {Checklist Style}
Finding a student planner that works for you and doesn’t break the bank can be a challenge! Throughout my years of homeschooling my needs (and the kids’ needs) have changed. We have tried all kinds of planners, both digital and printable. This Weekly Assignments Printable Student Planner {Checklist Style} is a no muss no fuss […]
It’s the Little Things Thursday
Those of you following my blog may have noticed a theme this week…Ava. On Monday, June 21st, Ava turned 4. Seeing as this was a BIG milestone in her book, much of my week has been spent around this occasion and Ava turning 4. So why should this post be any different? It shouldn’t and […]
The Simple Woman’s Daybook ~ June 22, 2010
Simple Woman’s Daybook FOR TODAY: June 22nd, 2010… Outside my window…no sun yet but here’s hoping! I am thinking…about how excited Ava was to turn 4. The past few weeks she has been telling me, “Mommy I am 3 (while holding up 3 fingers), but on June 21st I am going to be 4 (changing […]
I ♥ Faces ~ Celebrating Teens
I ♥ Faces is celebrating teens for the next 3 weeks. So in honor of teens here is a photo of my two crazy nephews. This is on the day that their parents (my brother-in-law and sister-in-law) got married for the second time! Week 25 – June 21st – “Celebrating Teens” We have been amazed […]
Benches on Parade ~ Week One
This summer, the Greater Rochester Area is doing a Community Arts project called Benches on Parade. Years ago they did one with horses that I never thought twice about. This summer the kids and I are filling a scrapbook with the information about these benches and photos of us with the benches. It is like […]
Married People & Their Rings ~ According to Jayden
I am sitting at the homeschool table with Chloe, working on her math. For whatever reason I look up at my hand, which I believe is holding the answer key. Suddenly I feel sick. Where is my wedding ring? My other two rings and my watch are still on, but my wedding ring is missing! […]
It’s the Little Things Thursday
It seems as though as I am always holding my breath, hoping the kids will behave while we are out. You don’t actually think they ever sit still, stop fighting, keep their hands to themselves, lower their voices while inside etc.! Every now I then I am surprised to find that there is some good […]
The Simple Woman’s Daybook ~ June 15th, 2010
Simple Woman’s Daybook FOR TODAY: June 15th, 2010… Outside my window…our street is very quiet. The buses have not yet come for the neighborhood kids to go to school and the cars carrying the adults to work have long since left. I am thinking…that recently I have become very comfortable in my own skin. I […]
I ♥ Faces ~ All About Babies
I ♥ Faces is “All About Babies” this week. Here is my little man when he was about 8 months old. I call this one: Little Man……Lots of Wonder Week 24 – June 14th – “All About Babies” We are going to celebrate itty-bitty babies this week…anywhere from babies still in mom’s belly… to newborns… […]
How to Handle a Robber ~ According to Chloe
While standing around doing the dishes this past week Chloe told me a story: While she was at our neighbors’ house, our neighbor was asking both Chloe and his daughter what they would do if a robber came into the house. He told the girls he would hit them with a pan. Thus the reason […]
Book Review: 13 Reasons Why
. Title: 13 Reasons Why . Author: Jay Asher . Copyright Date: October 18th, 2007 . Publisher: Razorbill; Hardcover, 304 pages . ISBN: 1595141715 . Brief Character List: Hannah Baker – the girl who committed suicide and left behind the cassette tapes . Characters from the Cassette Tapes: . (Kind of a spoiler so don’t […]