When I was very young, my grandmother gave me a wonderful book called It's Fun Finding Out About People and Places. Boy, is that title true! I still have this book and my family treasures it. Little ones are naturally attracted to maps and globes and places all around the world, so it's a shame that more attention isn't given to the study of geography, especially in the early grades. As a longtime homeschooling mother, I can attest that geography workbooks are something my young learners Continue Reading
5 Ways to Give Your New Pet a Healthy Start
Ask any new pet owners what they wish for their new buddy and "good health" or "long life" will probably be at the top. And it's important to remember that health is about more than just diet and activity but encompasses your pet's overall wellbeing and happiness. Here are five ways to give your new cat or dog the best possible start in life! Be very hands on. Watch a mama cat or dog with her litter and you'll see how much touch and interaction goes on among them all. There's pushing, Continue Reading
The Ancient Origins of Saint Valentine’s Day
You probably already know that Valentine's Day is named for a real person - an early Catholic martyr of Rome. Who is the True Valentine? But you might be surprised to learn that there were actually three different Valentines mentioned in early Christian martyrologies. Saint Valentine of Rome was a priest and Saint Valentine of Terni a bishop; both were put to death for their faith during the Roman persecutions of the 3rd century and both are buried on the famous Via Flamenia, an ancient Continue Reading
Why I’m Still Buying and Selling on Ebay
This post contains affiliate links. When I was in college over twenty years ago, Ebay was just starting to be a thing. I remember my classmates skirting the pricey campus bookstore and getting their required texts on the up-and-coming auction site. Ebay has changed tremendously over the years, and both buyers and sellers haven't always been thrilled with the adjustments, but I remain a big fan even now. It's more private and respects your freedom. Amazon has been in the news a Continue Reading
Trying Cloth Diapers for Your Newborn? Here are My 7 Favorites!
I'm due in April and so it's almost time to pull out the newborn cloth diapers again. If you're interested in trying cloth for a newborn, I've got lots of great recommendations and tips for you. We've been using cloth for our new babies since Erik arrived 8 years ago, and it's easier and more economical than you may think. Have you bookmarked my Cloth Diaper Resource Page? These are the brands I'll be using the most - my favorites after cloth diapering 4 newborns: The Thirsties Stay Dry All Continue Reading
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