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DIY Bowser Shell, Koopa Shell, or Turtle Shell Costume with FREE pattern

February 26, 2019September 24, 2019 by Dr. Redhair

When my toddler requested a Bowser costume for Halloween, I told her to pick something easier. We went with Luigi (CLICK HERE to see how I made her Luigi costume). When it was time to make our Christmas wish lists, she still really wanted a Bowser costume and I decided I would make time to […]

Self-Care and Ways to Fit in Daily Exercise

February 12, 2019 by Dr. Redhair

This post is really dedicated to self-care. As a mom, it can be easy to focus all of your energy into your children and other daily tasks while forgetting or not making time to take care of your own needs. In order to give the best care to your family, you really need to care […]

A Review of Mark Kistler Draw3D Online Drawing Program

February 8, 2019 by Dr. Redhair

I love doing art with my children and am always looking for something that would be a good fit for us. Although I usually avoid video-based curriculum as most are too wordy or long for my children, I wanted to see how my children would do with the Mark Kistler drawing lessons. After trying out […]

Sew a DIY Spiderman Costume

February 5, 2019February 5, 2019 by Dr. Redhair

My 4 year old loves dressing up like super heroes. This DIY Spiderman costume is made out of cotton lycra knit fabric, making it sensory friendly and comfortable for both sleep and play. This article explains the resources and process I used to make a DIY Spiderman Costume. How to sew a DIY Spiderman Costume […]

A Review of Evan-Moor’s Literature Pockets: Folktales and Fairy Tales, Grades 2-3

January 28, 2019January 30, 2019 by Dr. Redhair

My second grader loves crafts and any learning activities that involve making things. She really enjoyed the Literature Pocket books we used while she was in Kindergarten and was excited when I showed her the options available for second grade. She picked out the Folktales and Fairy Tales book from Evan-Moor’s Literature Pockets series. I received […]

5 Benefits of Running on a Home Treadmill

January 22, 2019March 15, 2019 by Dr. Redhair

Regular exercise is really an important part of self-care. Although it can be difficult to carve out time for exercise, a home treadmill can make the difference between exercising and not. As a stay-at-home, homeschooling mom, I wanted to refocus on my heath and start exercising and enjoy the benefits of running. The NordicTrack T […]

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Real Benefits of Using Evan-Moor Math Curriculum Products

January 18, 2019March 20, 2019 by Dr. Redhair

I switched our core homeschool math curriculum to Evan-Moor back in October of 2018. My original pick for the 2018-2019 school year fell short of my expectations and Evan-Moor seemed like it would be a great fit for my children’s learning needs. I have been pleased with the results. This article is my wrap-up post […]

A Review of Evan-Moor’s Draw Then Write 1-3

January 4, 2019January 30, 2019 by Dr. Redhair

I have been using Evan-Moor’s 6-Trait Writing books with my children this school year. Although I like 6-Trait Writing, sometimes it can be helpful to occasionally vary writing activities to a different product for interest and motivation. One of my children loves drawing, so I have introduced Evan-Moor’s Draw Then Write activities with her in […]

A Review of Evan-Moor’s Daily Language Review

January 3, 2019September 16, 2019 by Dr. Redhair

As I knew we would finish our 4th grade Language Arts curriculum mid-year, I began the search for other 4th grade language arts products we could use the rest of the school year. As grammar and language are important areas for producing strong readers and writers, I knew I wanted something that would provide a […]