What are some ways that you can supplement your child's homeschool education? Even if you already have a curriculum there are a lot of ways to expand learning opportunities and provide extra support in areas where your child needs improvement. Here are some ways that we have supplemented our home learning over the years. Field Trips: When you're homeschooling, almost anywhere you go be turned into a learning experience. In fact, I'll go even further than that. Your children are learning Continue Reading
Resources for Teens Who are Considering Flight School
Are you a interested in learning how to fly? My son is, and just got the ball rolling last year. Whether it's a private or commercial license that you're after, flight school is where it all starts. This blog post is a "quick start guide" with some helpful resources for those who are just getting started. The Gear Thankfully, this is a short list, because almost everything you'll need for training is built into the program. If you already have it, purchase a laptop or tablet (i.e. the Continue Reading
What Will I Use for our Newborn, Cloth or Disposable Diapers?
You all know I'm a big fan of cloth diapers; after all I've been blogging about them since 2009! And I do plan to use them again when our next baby arrives in July. Why would I not? They fit great, perform well and are super cute. Plus, we've already made the investment, so the money savings are there. But I'm also incorporating some disposables into my routine. After all, this is my 12th pregnancy, and as my plate gets fuller, I have to be realistic about what I can invest my time in. And Continue Reading
Basic Tick Control and Maintenance Tips for First-Time Dog Owners
Spring is here, and so are the ticks and fleas! Unfortunately, even dogs with a clean bill of health are susceptible to these annoying and illness-causing parasites. If you're a first-time dog owner, it helps to know about the potential harms associated with ticks and how pups pick these bugs up. How Ticks Operate Ticks are a parasitic arachnid (yes, they have eight legs!) that attach themselves onto any part of a pet’s body—most commonly behind the ears or under their tail—and suck its Continue Reading
5 Ways to Start Saving For Your Child’s Education
To help you start saving for your child’s college fund, I've rounded up a few apps and tips to help you out. You can see the pros and cons of each and see what will work best for your family situation and budget. Fabric This site was built by parents for parents. It offers many different investment options for families, including the very popular 529 educational savings plan. Designed for long-term saving, this plan allows you to save money as you are able and then withdraw Continue Reading
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