Sometimes the ugliest ornaments are the most loved...or at least in my eyes. :) We were decorating my parent's Christmas tree last Friday (a yearly tradition) and I, once again, hung what has been dubbed by my family "the ugliest ornament on the tree."But I love my little tattered sheep ornament (made probably when I was in 1st or 2nd grade myself)...and after investigating how it was made, ...
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Bouncy Egg Experiment
Bouncy Egg Experiment Have you ever seen a raw egg bounce? How about seeing the yolk of an egg while looking at it from the outside?No, you don't need x-ray vision or superpowers... You just need to try out this fascinating Naked Egg science experiment! The idea for this experiment came from Steve Spangler Science (two awesome resources).A word of warning: Patience is the name of the ...
5 Ways to Teach Your Kids to be Kind Online
This post is sponsored by Google's " Be Internet Awesome" campaign. All opinions are 100% mine. Online bullying is running rampant in our culture, ruining countless lives in the process. One cannot escape the daily articles on social media and television of numerous lives lost because of the hopelessness felt from bullying, most often bullying that happens ...
Making It Rain: Rain Cloud In A Jar
Making It Rain Due to Big Brother's fascination (and fear) of various types of weather, I thought now would be a great time to start a new Weather Thematic Unit. We're not forecasted to receive any rain for the next couple weeks around here (which we desperately need), so perhaps our little experiment will rub off on the weather!This water cycle project idea (and many others that we'll be ...
What is a Homeschool Co-Op?
What is a Homeschool Co-op? Guest Post by Wani of Wani's WorldWhereas most homeschool moms (especially ones new to homeschooling) may not have had previous experience with homeschool co-ops, I have a the unique perspective of being a homeschool grad myself. So you may be wondering: What is a homeschool co-op? or What can I expect from a homeschool co-op?As with any organized ...
Easy Apple Crisp (7-minute prep time)
There's nothing that says "fall" like warm apple crisp...except for potato soup, maybe. I LOVE apple crisp and always look forward to making it in the fall. The apples are yummy, but I especially love the "crisp" part of this dessert...the topping! So I tweaked a recipe I found in a local high school cookbook to add a little bit more topping (if you're not a topping lover like me...just make ...
How and When to Talk to Your Child about Pornography
Pornography. Ugh. One of the evils of the modern world we live with that nearly everyone will be exposed to (accidentally or otherwise) at some point or another. This is one of those issues that you don't want to talk to your child about, but NEED to talk to your child about. But the question looms about how and when to talk to your child about pornography. Hint: It is sooner than ...
Best Children’s Bibles for Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers
One of our three Christmas gifts each year to our boys is either a new Children's Bible or a Bible Story Book. It is always so fun to curl up together and open the unturned pages in a new Bible for the first time. We have accumulated quite the collection of children's bibles since our first child was born nearly five years ago. I thought it would be helpful to create a list of the ...
Fun and Easy Sight Word Activities for Kids
Sight Words are an important component to a balanced approach to literacy. Learning to recognize sight words (the most commonly used words in print) helps children to become more fluent readers. These sight word activities for kids help make the process fun and engaging! What are sight words? Here is a short excerpt from my eBook I Can Teach My Child to Read: A 10-Step Guide for ...
How to Make a DIY Soccer Goal for Kids
DIY Soccer Goal Make your very own soccer goal from PVC pipe for about half the price of a store-bought soccer goal! Big Brother just started his second season of soccer and we are all enjoying practicing together in the evenings (although Little Brother just wants to ride on Daddy's shoulders).I was amazed how simple this project actually was! The hardest part was figuring out the net ...
