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for the joy of the Lord is my strength in home, in family, in homeschool

Giveaway: Crafty Classroom R.E.A.D. Curriculum Notebook & Review Pack ($40 value)

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I'm excited to tell you about the newest curriculum bundle from Crafty Classroom--and to be giving away a set! It's a $40 value. The winner will receive both the Crafty Classroom R.E.A.D. Curriculum Notebook and R.E.A.D. Review Pack. R.E.A.D. stands for "Ready, Eager, Able, and Determined" to … [Read more...]

Why Give Mom an Instant Pot for Mother’s Day (and Enter to Win 1 of 4!)

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When I first heard of Instant Pots I was amazed to learn about all they can do. You can cook a meal so fast--which sure is handy for us busy moms and homemakers, right? Read about why Mom would love an Instant Pot for Mother's Day and be sure to enter to win one. We have 4 to give away to 4 … [Read more...]

Giveaway: Online Unit Studies Solar System Study!

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We are heading to the Adler Planetarium in a few days. Space is such a fun science topic for kids. Has your family studied the solar system lately? I'm happy to have an awesome resource to give away to a blessed family this week. It's the Online Unit Studies Solar System Study! Online Unit … [Read more...]

Wonderful Reasons Why Vacations Make Families Closer plus Spring Break $1000 Giveaway!

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Ten years ago, when my fifth child was a baby, my husband announced that he wanted to go out of town for the long weekend. I looked at him like he was crazy. Our children were 6, 5, 3, 2, and 8 months. But we did it, and had an amazing time! We still talk about that trip, and I realized that there … [Read more...]

Sleep Wellness Pillows from Brentwood Home (review and giveaway)

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Recently I was contacted by the Brentwood Home company and asked to try out their Sleep Wellness Bundle Pillow set. At first, I said "no" because my schedule is so full right now, but the lady wrote back and said, "I promise you will LOVE LOVE LOVE the Sleep wellness Bundle.  If you don't fall in … [Read more...]

My Kids’ Favorite Building Toys that Encourage Creativity

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Through the years we have compiled some wonderful learning toys. They provide hours of fun for the kids, while secretly leading them to learn building skills and physics concepts! Take a look at my kids' favorite building toys that encourage creativity.   I keep these put up and only … [Read more...]

The Top 20 Best Educational Stocking Stuffer Ideas for Kids

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Who is tapped out of ideas for stocking stuffer for your kids? Or, maybe you just don't want anymore small toys that will break in a week and end up in the trash? That's why I love this list of the top 20 best educational stocking stuffer ideas for kids. Educational Stocking Stuffer … [Read more...]

One Small Donkey: A Christmas Story (review and giveaway)

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We have a wonderful collection of Christmas books in our home, and it's so fun to take them out every December and read through them all month. Here is a new book to add to our collection! One Small Donkey: A Christmas Story by Dandi Daley Mackall. Be sure to enter the giveaway at the end of the … [Read more...]

Giveaway: $30 Crafty Classroom Gift Certificate

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I know you've been waiting for this one! Today I have another giveaway: $30 Crafty Classroom Gift Certificate.  It runs November 6-14. Be sure to enter so you can have a fun shopping spree over at the Crafty Classroom! What can you use your gift certificate for? Crafty Classroom: Alphabet, Bible, … [Read more...]

Book Review/ Giveaway “Good Good Father” by Chris Tomlin & Pat Barrett

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Today I have a book review (and giveaway!) of the brand new picture book Good Good Father by Chris Tomlin and Pat Barrett. Last week my 6-year-old son told me that we need to have "Picture Book Reading Time" every day. I'm very good about reading aloud to my kids, starting with board books … [Read more...]

Techie Schooling Online Courses for Homeschool Giveaway

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Have you gotten into the wonderful world of self-paced online courses yet? I am just thrilled to have them. We have tried some for various subjects--math, Spanish, music, social studies, etc. Today I'm excited to have a variety of online courses for homeschool to offer in a giveaway. Six different … [Read more...]

2016-2017 Homeschool Curriculum Choices for Preschool Thru High School

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Today is August 1. How is your homeschool planning coming along? We plan to start school at the end of the month, and I still have a few things to order and A LOT of organization to do! But, I'm happy to say that most decisions about curriculum have been made and am glad to share our 2016-2017 … [Read more...]

Knot Genie Detangling Brush for easy hair-brushing (Review & Giveaway)

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Who has this experience? You need to brush your little girl's hair, but she screams and cries when you get close to her. You've even been tempted to cut her hair short. Or, is that just me? I'm so excited to share with you a new product we got to try this week called the Knot Genie Detangling Brush. … [Read more...]

Grammar Galaxy Giveaway and Coupon Code

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You may have read my review of Grammar Galaxy a while back. It has been a life-saver for language arts with my early elementary kids! The author Melanie Wilson has allowed me to offer a giveaway of her Nebula curriculum in digital format. Yay! And if you're ready to purchase now, you can use … [Read more...]