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What now? – kind of an eeyore day

My kids were suppose to go to the in-laws today to stay with them for the week to go to their VBS. MY DH and I had been given a complementary stay at a local hotel so we could at least get away from things for a day and get into air conditioning again. Our [...]

Dot to Dot for older kids/adults

Ok. While reading through my numerous homeschool group emails, someone posted a like to Monkeying around Connecting the Dots website: http://www.monkeyingaround.com/samples.html That page has some sample downloads for you to try. They look pretty cool. It is for ages are 8 – Adult but I know my younger math girl will want to try them [...]

Met another Crew member and helped make a blanket today!

We had a busy day today. First of all, I got to spend some time with one of the other Homeschool Crew members, her kids and her sister and her kids today. That was a mouthful wasn’t it. LOL It is late so forgive my ramblings… Unfortunately the weather was not cooperating too much for [...]

Daughter cooked dinner for us

Well she mostly did. I helped to make some sides and she cooked the main part of the meal. We were trying out a recipe from SueGreggCookbooks. They are one of our vendors that the TOS Homeschool Crew are reviewing this year. The meal was an undeniable success. If you are interested in checking out [...]

Upcoming reviews

Hello all! Well I am been very busy checking out a few more products for homeschoolers. Look soon for reviews of Grapevine Studies’ Old Testament Overview, several products from Maverick Books, a sewing pattern and class from Sense and Sensibility, Web Design For Kids – Click Drag Solutions, and potentially from SueGreggCookbooks. Did I miss [...]

SpellQuizzer Review

Recently, I received a copy of a spelling program from TedCO Software called SpellQuizzer. As a family who follows an eclectic method of homeschooling, we are always searching for new ways to teach and learn the various subjects. Spelling is always a challenge for us because my oldest daughter is very hands on when it [...]

Happy Fourth of July!

Just wanted to wish everyone a Happy 4th! Don’t forget those men and women who are serving our country and protecting us!  What would this country be without people willing to sacrifice themselves so that we can be safe and free from tyranny of others. In this day and age, the original intent of our [...]

TOS Magazine’s 2009 Homeschool Planner

I recently received the e-book, The 2009 Schoolhouse Planner, to review from TOS Magazine’s Schoolhouse Store. I admit I am always skeptical of paper planners because most have been made up of forms that I find I can either make up for myself or that I just cannot find a use for in my homeschooling. [...]