We will never be a TV free family. We enjoy our televisions and our gaming consoles here. We also have smart phones, tablets, and rokus. These are modern luxuries that we happen to love. It is all about keeping things in perspective though. Sometimes we need to do a technology cleanse (or detox) if usage is getting out of hand. We also need to remember that life should be experienced with all of our senses and not just viewed with a screen. Kids may need assistance from mom and dad with this … [Read more...]
Green Your After School Routine
Part three of Recyclebank's Green Your Back to School Challenge is all about keeping it green even after school is over for the day. It has lots of great info and more chances to earn points. The first activity involves making a pledge to keep after school activities at school or nearby and to carpool with other parents. This isn't much of an issue for me as I am not big on after school activities beyond playing. After school snacks are discussed and they are just as important as what your … [Read more...]
Best Homeschooling Blogs
I am homeschooling again! Is it weird that I am the one most excited about it? Well, anyway a move and the many, many issues at the local school have given my oldest son and I reason to decide that homeschooling is in his best interests. This go round I have smartened up and decided NOT to use an online curriculum. Yes it kept me accountable and yes we knew exactly what to do and when to do it but it was so stressful and felt more like 5-6 daily hours of grueling homework rather than a relaxed … [Read more...]
Read Kiddo Read
I am VERY big on reading. In fact just last week I read 14 books. I was a pretty active kid but if I wasn't out rollerblading, camping, swimming, or skiing as a tween and teen, I had my nose in a book. I married a non-reader though. Hubby reads maybe 1 or 2 books a year. :( When I had kids I knew it was super important to get them excited about reading and luckily it has worked so far. My kids are crazy about books. We read to them a ton and I get just as excited about new kids books as they … [Read more...]
I Blog…I Rock
Do you remember that scene in American Beauty where Kevin Spacey is talking about how he just bought the car he always wanted and he lifts up his arms and says "I rule!" Well that was me today only I was saying "I rock!" :) Nell at Casual Friday Everyday is one truly awesome blogger, mom, and internet business guru. She recently received the Rockin' Girl Blogger award and decided to honor me with it as well. Her words about my blog were touching. Thanks Nell! You rock too! I am just happy … [Read more...]
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