Education

Family

National College Savings Month + Chance to Win $500

September is National College Savings Month. It’s the perfect time to put aside the procrastination and open a college savings account for your kid(s). For many years I placed the…

Family

Pixar in a Box Intro – Khan Academy & Pixar STEAM Tutorials

Ooh! Have you heard the exciting news? Khan Academy and Pixar have joined forces to offer Pixar in a Box! Frans and I had the opportunity to visit Pixar in…

Family

Planning for High School, College, and Beyond

Even though I’ve been homeschooling Munchkin for the past nine years, I’m not too confident about how things will go this year. Why? Well, because she’s starting high school! Grades…

Family

All About the ScholarShare 529 College Savings Plan

When it comes to education after high school, the sheer number of options is mind-boggling. So, to clear up some confusion, I wanted to share with you some of the…

Entertainment

Children Books: Once Upon A Time In China… eBook Series

It’s kind of sad when you lose touch with your heritage. Those cultural connections can really enrich who you are and how you present yourself. As a fifth generation American,…

Technology

Reading with Your Ears – Audible Audiobooks Review

I could never really get into reading. Growing up, I watched A LOT of television and even now suffer from a short attention span. Reading books and picturing the stories…

Technology

Reader Bee & the Story Tree & Reader Bee’s First Story Maker [iOS]

While I am quite proud of the fact that I taught my daughter how to read, it wasn’t always sunshine and roses. Sometimes she hit mental walls and I had no…

Kids & Teens

Livening Up History w/ Story of the World Cool Crafts for Kids

As a participant in the Walmart to Go First program, I’ve received a personal invite and payment for my time and efforts in creating this post. Do you like history?…

Family

Your Back to School Supplies List Isn’t Complete w/o This!

I can NOT believe that it’s already time for school to start again. It seems like we’ve barely begun to make any summer memories and now it’s over. Are you…

Family

Beyond Tutoring: Sylvan Learning Study Skills (Grade 4-12)

This post was sponsored by Sylvan Learning. The opinions are completely my own. School is starting soon and with it will come new challenges. Especially as children reach the higher…

Family

Bringing Home the Bacon & Cooking it Too – Balancing Tips From Beth Blecherman

Beth Blecherman Interview on Balancing Work and Family, Partnered Post… Did you know that 40% of households with children are supported mainly by the mother? That’s what a recent Pew…

Kids & Teens

Wings of Life Lesson Plan / Activity Guide + Prize Pack

Disneynature’s Wings of Life Lesson Plan / Activity Guide + Giveaway… Ever since we watched Disneynature’s Wings of Life, I look at these natural pollinators in a whole new way…