• Blog,  Life Skills

    Food Stamped

    Food Stamped

    Food Stamped documentary by Shira and Yoav Potash Food Stamped is an informative and humorous documentary film following a couple as they attempt to eat a healthy, well-balanced diet on a food stamp budget. Through their adventures they consult with … [continue reading]

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    Amazon Prime Day July 15

    Amazon Prime Day July 15

    Get started today with Amazon Prime so you can take advantage of Prime Day, a one-day shopping event on July 15, 2015 with more deals than Black Friday. Prime members can shop exclusive deals from electronics, toys, video games, … [continue reading]

  • Blog,  Homeschooling

    The Great Backyard Bird Count

    Great Backyard Bird Count Photo by Timothy Dykes on Unsplash

    Help Science The Great Backyard Bird Count! Scientists can’t be everywhere; that’s why they need our help. The Great Backyard Bird Count is February 16–19, 2024, and participation is fun, free and easy for all ages. You’ll be part of … [continue reading]

  • Blog,  Homeschooling

    Mardi Gras Lesson Plans

    Mardi Gras Homeschooling on a Shoestring

    Mardi Gras lessons, worksheets, and activities for the classroom. Next Mardi Gras or “Fat Tuesday”, Mardi Gras 2026, falls on Tuesday, February 17, 2026. Celebrated worldwide but most notably in New Orleans, Mardi Gras is a carnival-type celebration that fills … [continue reading]

  • Blog,  Michigan

    Jumpin’ Jupiter Skate Center Muskegon

    Homeschool Skating

    Jumpin’ Jupiter Skate Center and Fun Center 1775 Evanston Avenue Muskegon, MI 49442 231-773-5538 Homeschool Skate is scheduled as a private party. February 28, 2024 from 1:00pm – 3:00pm. Admission is $6 and skate rental extra. They play family friendly … [continue reading]

  • Blog,  Life

    Battle Whirlpool

    Battle Whirlpool

    I had a battle with the washing machine. My laundry area and kitchen (right next to the laundry) flooded. I ran a normal load, then I ran a Short Load. Two cloth diapers (we use them for cleaning and I … [continue reading]

  • Blog,  Homeschooling

    Getting Kids Interested

    Bored Kid Photo by Annie Spratt on Unsplash

    What do you do if you have a child who doesn’t really seem to be interested in anything in particular? If television is allowed in the house – does your child have a favorite show? Watch it with them, see … [continue reading]

  • Blog,  Homeschooling

    Who Homeschools?

    For those that don’t homeschool…Don’t think you know anyone who homeschools? You probably do. Tim Tebow, quarterback for the Florida Gators at the University of Florida is the only sophomore ever to win the Heisman Trophy. Famous people … [continue reading]