My kids absolutely fell in love with the Percy Jackson series a few years back. After that, they were happy to read anything that had Rick Riordan's name on it. This Tristan Strong series is written by Kwame Mbalia but is "presented" by Rick Riordan and my kids ate it up. If you do audiobooks, the ...
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Science is WEIRD Review
This site uses affiliate links. I receive a small commission at no extra cost to you. Thank you!From the very first time my kids sat down to watch a recorded lesson of Science is WEIRD, our entire family was hooked. At the time, I wasn't sure what to expect from a class that marketed itself as "hyperactive." I wasn't really planning to watch it with my kids. I'm a grown-up. I have things to ...
Plant and Animal Cell Comparison Activity
This site uses affiliate links. I receive a small commission at no extra cost to you. Thank you!If you happen to have already made a plant cell model and an animal cell model, comparing these two different types of cells is a natural extension activity. I actually recommend making these cell models simultaneously as they have almost the same list of ingredients. Thankfully, doubling the number ...
Review: Excalibur 9 Tray Dehydrator (and Some Favorite Recipes)
This site uses affiliate links. I receive a small commission at no extra cost to you. Thank you!After 6 years and 3 (going on 4) kids, there are only a few items in our house that have stood the test of time as having been valuable investments. My dehydrator has been one of those investments, saving our family money on healthy snacks while simultaneously making me feel like a good mom. ...
Thanksgiving Gratitude Cards
This site uses affiliate links. I receive a small commission at no extra cost to you. Thank you!I am so honored to be a part of the ABCs of Homeschooling Through the Holidays series on Life of Homeschool Mom. Today is my day! To celebrate the letter "E" I made some free Thanksgiving gratitude cards so that kids can show appreciation for everyone that they are thankful for. Hop on over to Life ...
It’s Time to Get Serious
This site uses affiliate links. I receive a small commission at no extra cost to you. Thank you!It would be A-MAZ-ING to have a successful blog, but I'm not going to lie...this "hobby" of mine has been a lot more difficult than I'd imagined. Getting a PhD in Mechanical Engineering? Piece of cake. Figuring out how to get more than a handful of visitors to my website? That's a challenge. I ...
Guest Post: A Mother’s Temple
This site uses affiliate links. I receive a small commission at no extra cost to you. Thank you!I am honored to be able to debut this beautiful piece of fiction written by a fellow mother. In her own words, this lovely tale represents “the transformation of a body that has been through difficulties into a place that brings life.” Enjoy! There once was a humble building with a good ...