We celebrated 100 Days of School last month in Homeschool Kindergarten! I am sure we were about 20 days behind public school but that's the great thing about Homeschool. We can do it year round and we'll be fine! I wanted to share some great pics from our school day. We found some amazing things to do online for our 100 Days of School party. Printables abound online, don't they. The internet really is a homeschool mommy's best friend! We found counting activities, coloring activities and … [Read more...]
Homeschool Kindergarten: Science is Fun!
This semester in Homeschool Kindergarten we are having Science twice a week. My Princess LOVES it. We've completed six lessons so far. She's learned about God's Plan for our lives and the Five Senses. She loves investigating and figuring things out. In fact, one of her favorite DVDs to watch at home is The Magic School Bus. I mentioned before that reading and writing were not her favorite classes, science and math is. In fact, I honestly believe that students who excel in S.T.E.M. subjects - … [Read more...]
Is My Toddler Ready for Potty Training?
My son is 22 months old and the past month has been showing signs of being ready for potty training. I have been putting off this potty training thing a bit because honestly, my daughter was ready this early and I didn't think he'd really be. Plus, life is busy with the homeschool, travel, and the blog. Really busy. But the biggest reason just might be that I want him to stay a baby. Terrible, isn't it? How can my little baby be such a BIG Boy already? {It goes by fast, doesn't … [Read more...]
Always Say I Love You – R.I.P. Uncle
My family had a difficult week last week. We unexpectedly lost my favorite uncle to a massive stroke. He was only 57. In the Native American culture a funeral is much different than in the Caucasian culture. We had a lot to do last week - planning the funeral, shopping for giveaway items that are held after the funeral, buying burial clothing for my Uncle, eating a nightly meal with the rest of the reservation for three nights, holding a small ceremony at the funeral home for only close family, … [Read more...]
My Son Only Wants to Play Outside
Now that Spring has arrived, my Little Man only wants to play outside. All day. Everyday. It is exhausting. This kid doesn't like to watch cartoons for more than ten minutes, doesn't want to read books, he just wants to play outside. Preferably, outside with anything with wheels. So he'll sit in our van or car for an hour just pretending to drive around. He'll climb back and forth from seat to seat, never getting bored. His newest love is to ride on the Jeep that belongs to his sister. He … [Read more...]
Spring Cleaning: Cleaning Your Kitchen Appliances
How often throughout the day does your kitchen get dirty and cluttered? If you're like me it is a few times a day. It is not a welcoming site. When life is so busy, keeping the appliances clean is pretty difficult. Since it is now Spring, what better time to get that kitchen clean before grime, grease and sticky fingerprints take over your kitchen appliances? 5 Tips for Cleaning Your Kitchen Appliances 1. Oven: In case your oven doesn't have a self-cleaning oven, combine seltzer and baking … [Read more...]
Passing Down the Importance of Faith and Sobriety
This post brought to you by New York Life. All opinions are 100% mine. The Keep Good Going Life Lessons New York Life has started the Keep Good Going campaign. These are little nuggets of wisdom and insight that are passed down in the family. Passing these things on, in big or small ways, is important for families and can positively shape lives. The My Grandfather video tells the story of a grandson connecting with his roots through his grandfather's influence. In what ways does your … [Read more...]
