FTC Disclosure: This post contains Amazon Affiliate links.* Today was the official start of our 8-week Board Game Challenge! Who else wants in? I have some friends participating over on our Facebook page. Comment there or here and let us know what games you’ve been enjoying. Bonus points for photos and game ratings! So, I’m not…
Amazing Creative Writing Prompts: The Mysteries of Harris Burdick
FTC Disclosure: This post contains an Amazon Affiliate link.* When I first made the decision to homeschool, I was touched by the outpouring of support from friends and family. A dear friend of mine, who also happens to be a phenomenal teacher (I know this because I met her when we were both in the trenches!), gave us a…
A Board Game Challenge: Turning Lemons into Lemonade!
This morning I awoke far too early yet again after another night of tossing and turning amid a cacophony of coughing. I tend to be one of those the-glass-is-half-full-when-life-gives-you-lemons-make-lemonade-have-a-sense-of-humor-look-on-the-bright-side kind of people but this morning I realized that no matter which way you look at it: This winter is kicking our collective ass. It’s Seuss’ first year of school and he…
Using Books to Overcome Anxiety
FTC Disclosure: This post contains Amazon Affiliate links.* Remember how I told you guys that until very recently Schizz and I had quite possibly the only TV phobic child in the United States? Leo was absolutely terrified of television from approximately age 2 1/2 until very recently- so recently, in fact, that I hesitate to say that this phase…
How to Make a No-Sew Hopscotch Mat
Today, I am going to tell you how to make a no-sew hopscotch mat in minutes! It is one of those rainy, raw New England winter days over here, a day where I want nothing more than to stay in my jammies and read a good book. Alas, it’s a couple days before Christmas and my to-do…
The Sneaky, Snacky Squirrel Game! (Game Review)
FTC Disclosure: This post contains Amazon Affiliate links.* Hi. This is Leo. My little brother got a game called The Sneaky, Snacky Squirrel Game! for CHristmas. I am going to review this game for you. The Sneaky, Snacky Squirrel Game! is for ages and 3 years and up and 2-4 players. It won a Parents’ Choice Silver Honor award…





