Online CLEP Test Prep with Study.com
The cost of college grows exponentially each and every year. In our house we ensure each of our children can complete at least a two year degree without debt. One of the ways we do this is by using CLEP tests as a means of earning college credit for less. Want to know what a […]
4 Rainy Day Games You Can Make Yourself
Spring is coming! That means the snow might be melting but that also shuffles in April showers! With still more time inside, how we can we find new ways to entertain our restless kids? How about with rainy day games that you and the kids can make yourselves? Rainy Day Games You Can Make Yourself […]
“BRAT” in a Children’s Book?
As many of you know Ava is 4 and learning to read. I often take out “Easy Readers” from the library for us to read together. This week one of the books I have out is from the I’m Going to READ! Series by Sterling Publishing Co. It is called, Sometimes I Share and is […]
Weekly Wrap Up ~ Our Last Official Week
. Monday: This is our last “official” week of homeschooling for the year. I will wrap up the paperwork and get it sent in to the district. That is not to say that we are done with learning or work! We school year round. During the summer though we go into a lighter more laid […]
June 3 in 30 ~ Week One
. Goal One: If you open it, close it. . This goal is easiest for me as I have almost always done this (except for the pantry). It is working on making it a family objective that is a little harder. The kids remember sometimes and the hubby NEVER! Good thing we still have 3 […]
Wordless (almost) Wednesday ~ Ava’s Camoflague
We do not have any big trees in our own backyard. Luckily for the kids we had the opportunity to hang out in someones yard who does! From playing on the tree swing to “hiding” in the brush the kids were thoroughly entertained. Ava was decked out in her Tinkerbell costume and decided that if […]
Fair Weather Fun ~ Chalk Edition
As the weather outside is finally improving here in NY I thought I would do a series of posts on some fun, inexpensive things for the kids to do outside. For this first one I am going to focus on chalk. Sidewalk chalk is a great fair weather fun activity. The question is, what do […]
Strawberry Ladybugs
This recipe comes from The Pink Princess Cookbook. My daughter recently took this book out of the library because when she opened it, this was the page she turned to, and she is ladybug obsessed! . . .
Book Review: My Foolish Heart
[image width=”150″ height=”225″ frame=”simple” align=”left”]http://www.startsateight.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/myfoolishheart-cover-sm-2.jpg[/image] About My Foolish Heart: Unknown to her tiny town of Deep Haven, Isadora Presley spends her nights as Miss Foolish Heart, the star host of a syndicated talk radio show. Millions tune in to hear her advice on dating and falling in love, unaware that she’s never really done either. […]
Weekly Wrap-Up ~ Tire Swings & Sunflowers
. Monday: Memorial Day: We attended our local Memorial Day parade. Every year we head to a friend’s house who is on the parade route and join in the festivities. There is always someone selling patriot goodies where the proceeds go to the local veterans. Of course we bought the small flags for our kids […]
3 in 30 May Wrap-Up & June Goals
. As I was reading through some of the other 3 in 30 challenges for this month, I came across Dianna’s over at The Kennedy Adventures and the title “Mediocre May” pretty much summed up how I am feeling about my month of May. . Goal One: Focus more on what I am thankful for. […]
Wordless (Almost) Wednesday ~ Baby on Two Wheels
Our baby is on two wheels! She will turn 5 in 3 weeks and she is officially off her training wheels! . . . . .
No Ordinary Blog Hop Star Blogger for May!
. I am so excited to announce that I am being featured over at No Ordinary Blog Hop for the month of June! Why, you say? Well let me tell you! . In March of this year I stumbled upon the No Ordinary Blog Hop or NOBH for short. The idea is that you get […]
Lifecycle – Caterpillar to Butterfly
Lifecycle – Caterpillar to Butterfly Four Stages in the Lifecycle of Caterpillar to Butterfly: The female lays her egg on a leaf or plant. Newly hatched caterpillars are VERY hungry. They spend most of their time eating just like the caterpillar in The Very Hungry Caterpillar by Eric Carle. The only difference is real caterpillars eat […]