On the last day of our visit to Ireland last year, we took a guided tour to Northern Ireland from Dublin. Part of the tour included a stop at the Carrick-A-Rede Rope Bridge. This 65 foot long rope bridge connects the coastal cliffs to a rocky island, and is suspended 100 feet above the sea. Continue Reading
Activities & Resources for Learning About the Periodic Table
My 12-year-old son is working his way through Apologia’s Exploring Creation with Chemistry & Physics. I’m not sure if it’s just because it’s forefront in my mind, but it seems like everywhere I turn lately on the internet, I see a neat idea or activity that relates to the periodic table. My son is reallyContinue Reading
Easy Meal Plan Ideas for Vacations
Any Mom knows that planning a vacation requires a LOT of work. We often feel like we need that vacation even more just from getting ready for it! It’s normal to want some time to relax once you and your family arrive at your destination. However, unless you plan to eat out for all of your meals, you’re stillContinue Reading
7 Things You Need to Homeschool Your Preschooler
Can you believe we are half way through 2015 already? Today I will be sharing with you the 7 must-haves that every homeschool preschool needs. In our preschool we do science experiments, preschool sensory activities, and other preschool activities. The list I am about to share with you are the things we would be lostContinue Reading
20% off North Star Geography
From now through June 30th, get 20% off North Star Geography from Bright Ideas Press. *digital download and CD versions only of the single family license Geography is more than just place names and outline maps-it’s understanding how the world around us works! North Star Geography gives students a deep understanding of how geography impacts allContinue Reading
United States History Sale – 4 Days Only!
Will you be studying U.S. History in the fall? Get ready for the 2015/2016 school year now! Summer is a great time to get all your ducks in a row. If you are planning to include any of these resources, this is the time to buy. Many of these titles will not be discounted belowContinue Reading
Children’s Online Safety – The Debate Between Privacy & Safety
The Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) came into effect on April 21, 2000, and with it, countless websites instituted policies against tween access because complying with this privacy-protecting legislation was all but impossible for them. That hasn’t stopped tweens from ignoring the law and signing up anyway. As reported by CBS News, more thanContinue Reading
Beginning Your Homeschool Journey – One Step at a Time
So many questions come to mind when you begin homeschooling. You may have young children and you just know that you will homeschool from the start. Others, like me, have children who had previously attended public school and you are making a big change. Either way, you are bound to be navigating through someContinue Reading
Finding the JOY in Your Homeschool
You must likely started out on your homeschool journey all gung-ho and ready to hit the ground running. Though you were a bit nervous and had a hint of uncertainty lingering in the back of your head, you had high hopes and expectations as you began this new season. After much thought and consideration, youContinue Reading
Homeschool Curriculum Guide – Top Picks 2015
Are you swimming in a sea of homeschool curriculum catalogs? Having problems deciding which curriculum is best for your child? Let us help! Welcome to the Top Picks 2015 Homeschool Curriculum Guide: Decisions Made Simple, simply click the subject headings below to see some of the BEST homeschool curriculum options available!
