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 […]
Continue readingReal Benefits of Using Evan-Moor Math Curriculum Products
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 […]
Continue readingTop 20 Blog Posts of 2018
Have you read my most popular posts? I have my top 20 blog posts of 2018 listed below! #20: Learn more about Beast Academy Math Beast Academy Math: A Curriculum Review #19: Make your own Edmark style learning activities How to Create Edmark Style Learning Activities #18: Learn more about The Writer’s Jungle A Review […]
Continue readingA Review of Evan-Moor’s Draw Then Write 1-3
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 […]
Continue readingA Review of Evan-Moor’s Daily Language Review
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 […]
Continue readingDIY Fabric Crown with Free Pattern
Dressing like favorite characters is an everyday thing at my house. This project is actually from Halloween, when one of my children wanted to dress like Princess Rosalina from Super Mario Galaxy. This DIY fabric crown or your own variation can be used for any princess dress-up costumes. How to Make Your Own DIY Fabric […]
Continue readingHow to Sew Sensory Friendly Seams
If you have a child with sensory processing disorder, you know how difficult it is to find clothing that is comfortable. I have autistic children who have sensory sensitivities, making certain types of clothing very uncomfortable. I have found that sewing clothing in comfortable fabrics can help, however, some children are sensitive to certain types […]
Continue readingA Review of Evan-Moor’s Language Fundamentals
Evan-Moor has come out with a series of Fundamentals books to help teach core academic skills, such as reading comprehension and math. Language Fundamentals is another book in this series to teach grammar and other language skills. The language program I was previously using worked well with my auditory learner, but was not working out […]
Continue readingA Review of Sassafras Science Adventures
My children love learning about science. I came across the Sassafras Science Adventures series on Pinterest and knew it was something I wanted to try. We have been using Sassafras science for several months now and I want to share my experiences. So far, we have completed the Zoology volume and are part way through […]
Continue readingHow to Sew a DIY Shy Guy Costume
Although Halloween is long gone, dress up and costumes are a year-round thing at my house. One of my children requested a Shy Guy costume for Christmas. If you don’t recognize Shy Guy, he appears in some of the Mario games, like Paper Mario Color Splash. This article describes the process and resources I used […]
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