Since I started homeschooling Jude I’ve been observing his educational development. As we entered into this homeschool thing I didn’t have much understanding as to where he stood educationally. I didn’t know what he knew or how he learned. After his full psychological evaluation we learned that he has an above average IQ but not…
The first day of holiday break is rough for my kids. They enjoy school so not seeing their friends or doing “activities” is a struggle. It’s even more difficult when it’s raining outside and they are confined to the house. Thankfully the first day of holiday break coincided with the launch of the new Netflix…
Don’t forget the batteries this Christmas! Be the Holiday Hero with all the batteries! Nothing can make smiles turn to tears faster than not having batteries for all the new toys. You never know when you will need batteries during the holiday season. Being prepared for Christmas morning is always a good idea but surprise…
Yesterday we took our first official homeschool field trip to Imagination Station Kid’s History and Science Museum in Wilson, NC. I purchased a Groupon that gave our whole family admission to the museum for just $7. Joe is on vacation this week and Wilson, NC is only about a 45 minute drive from our house…
Scotties Facial Tissue is holding their 4th annual Trees ROCK! Video and Essay contest to increase environmental education in schools. Kids in grades 3-5th or 6-8th create a 3 minute (or less) video about the importance of trees and win $10,000 for their school. Scotties created the Trees Rock program out of a passion for…
As of today I’m 31 weeks pregnant with baby 4. Even though this is my 4th pregnancy nothing about a pregnancy is boring. Each time I’ve been pregnant I am amazed at this creation of new life that is forming within my body and how the female body is designed to transform during this journey….
The other week I had the honor of participating in the Food Lion Frugal Cookoff. The Food Lion Frugal Cookoff is a casual cooking contest where local bloggers compete to make the most creative, delicious and frugal meal. Each team is given a specific protein and a limited budget with which to shop from a…
It’s that time of the year that I start panicking about Christmas gifts and cards and decorations and all that accompanies the Holiday season. However, of the last few years I’m learning that sometimes gift giving can be as simple as a picture. Photo Christmas cards are beloved by our family members, especially when they…
