October Sponsors

Be sure to check out this month’s wonderful sponsors! I am so very thankful they have chosen to partner with us! Each of these businesses/blogs I believe in wholeheartedly!

Motherhood on a Dime is a frugal living blog composed of three sections: Kids, Deals, and Living. As a former teacher turned homeschooling mom of three, Stacie is always on the look-out for simple activities for kids and inexpensive ideas for learning. Every week, you can also find her sharing free lesson plans for the curriculum she’s writing for her youngest daughter called God’s Little Explorers: A to Z Adventures in God’s Word and World for Preschoolers.

In addition to activities for kids, you’ll find deals, coupons, giveaways, recipes, and more. Stop by the blog, her Pinterest page, or the Motherhood on a Dime Facebook page and say hi!

Hello, I am Susan and I run “Artistic Laminations by Susan”. My passion is creating colorful mats for children and adults. My specialty is “I can set the table” place mats, with a place for the utensils, napkin, cup and plate so even the youngest can help set the table. I also make homework mats to keep kitchen tables neat and provide a nice workspace for the child. I love personalizing items and creating new designs to fit my customer’s desires. All items are laminated and clean up easily. Visit my shop “SusanMcAbee” on Etsy.

CraftProjectIdeas.com is dedicated to arts and crafts projects for kids, as young as preschool age to tweens! From holidays to rainy days, in the classroom or at home, you will find step-by-step photo instructions and video tutorials to inspire and educate your children! Find all the affordable products featured on CraftProjectIdeas.com in the Kids Crafts aisle at your local Walmart store.

Shelisa has a Master’s in Education, has taught in K-6, currently teaches kindergarten, and “after schools” her 3 children who are 31 months apart. She blogs at thinkmagnetkids.com about teachable moments at home, learning activities, parent survival, and embracing a perfectly imperfect life. Think Magnet has an open fridge policy, but the floors may be crunchy.

Malia, a mom and National Board Certified elementary school teacher, founded Playdough to Plato to help parents and educators teach children to read in 20 fun-filled minutes a day. Her blog is filled with hands-on early literacy activities and free printables. If you’re looking for a step-by-step program you can use to teach reading in playful ways, check out Playdough to Plato’s 10-week online course. As one parent shared halfway through the class, “My 3.5 year old son has loved all the activities and is learning to read without realizing it!”