I haven’t bought anything for my closet since the start of COVID in March, so this fall was a great time for a bit of a closet update. It’s amazing what just a few new items can do to make a closet feel fresh for the new season. Been there before? Know what I am …
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While I love a good booklist or a book challenge that keeps me reading a variety of literature, I recently took a break to indulge my favorite genre – thrillers and suspense books. I absolutely adore a book that I can’t put down because I am dying to know what happens. I do not want …
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This year is strange. Big transitions are happening in our home and the entire homeschool vibe has changed. If I am honest, after we make it through Morning Time, my day feels a bit scattered and disjointed. After that, I spend a lot of time jumping around and assisting very independent kids. And that just …
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There’s nothing like the smells of a new school year—cracking open the brand new books, sharpened pencils and a box of crayons, a clean slate and a fresh planner. But even with all the joys that come with a well-planned schedule, eventually, the materials get older, and the daily routine turns into a bit of …
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September 11 is a National Day of Service and Remembrance, Patriot Day, in memory of those killed during the attacks on the Twin Towers in New York City. It is not a federal holiday so schools and businesses typically operate on a normal schedule, but many of us want to share a time of remembrance …
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Meet Ivan. The One and Only Ivan. The Mighty Silverback of Exit 8. Whose tiny domain existed in a mall for 27 years. (This post contains affiliate links. Read the full disclosure here.) His story is told in Katherine Applegate’s engaging book, The One and Only Ivan. Of course, Ivan isn’t just a character in her book. He …
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Our plans for homeschooling middle school include a year of American History, Earth Science, fantastic literature, and math. In addition, we have some fun electives planned to keep things interesting and keep the kids engaged in their unique interests. These particular plans are for my youngest two children – yes, my youngest is now in …
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