Do you ever hear little your little people say something that they shouldn't? Or talk to each other in less than kind way? This is where the Tacky Box comes to the rescue! This is a fun idea created by a mother - daughter team to empower kiddos to change their own words/behavior for the better. The kit includes One Tacky Box One Margo or Max Magnificent Choice Book (gender options) One Tacky Box Notepad You simple read the (beautifully illustrated) 32 page book to your child (geared for ages 3-10) and present them with their own Tacky Box. Let them decorate their Tacky Box. Then the note pads come in! We had kind of a rocky start at this point... Miss Sarah thought she was the "Tacky Police" and wanted to put everyone's tacky behaviour in there. I clarified that it was HER monitoring HER behaviour. (Otherwise I wouldn't be able to call her a little dingleberry anymore when she leaves her clothes on the bathroom floor)! After two months of trying it out -- I have to give the Tacky … [Read more...]
10 Free and Fabulous Field Trips for Kids and Homeschoolers
If you are a homeschooling mom looking for some fun, fabulous, and free field trips for kids to take your child to or you are looking for some enrichment activities to do on the weekends or over the summer I have compiled a list of 10 activities that you can find right in your own neighborhood or at least very close by. For little more than the cost of gas you can have an educational and entertaining field trip. 10 Fa10 Free and Fabulous Field Trips for Kids and Homeschoolers A few tips before you head out: Call ahead and check to see the hours, and if they are open to public.If you have to travel a bit to get to these places, consider packing a lunch to keep your out of pocket expense as low as possible.Print out this field trip log, so your child can document their trip.Charge up your camera batteries or put fresh ones inDress appropriately- you don't want to be in open toed shoes for a visit to the farm.Start early so everyone is bright eyed and bushy tailed, … [Read more...]
Lego Gift Set Round Up!
Who doesn't love Legos? From toddlers to senior citizens. Legos are a fun way to not only create, but relax as you pass time. They are a no-tech items that never goes out of style. We have found a great collection of Lego gift sets for you! If your kids are like mine -- they LOVE Legos! Here is a quick round up of the top selling sets right now -- a nice mix of "boy" sets and "girl" sets...starting with one for the younger kiddos: LEGO Bricks and More DUPLO Pink Brick Box 4623 Inspire younger minds with this great Lego Duplo Pink Brick Box. Designed especially for young girls, this cute starter set features rabbits, carrots, flowers and an assortment of basic Lego Duplo bricks in both pink and classic Duplo colours. Comes in a sturdy Lego brick storage box and includes an inspirational idea booklet. (Manufacturer recommended age: 18 months - 5 years) LEGO Friends Downtown Bakery Bake a custom cake at the Downtown Bakery with Mia. Open the sweet little shop by … [Read more...]
Save on College Books – RENT Them!
Let’s face it, college books can be the top expense for college students, after tuition. That is why I was so excited to learn of Campus Book Rentals and be asked to share my thoughts with you because 500 years ago, when I put myself through college, I found book buying time to be horribly stressful. I had saved my own money, had grants and did work-study, but it all still came out of my own pockets. The list of what I HAD to have for my classes seemed to get longer, and longer, and longer….and I could literally hear the “cha-ching” of the register in my head as I added each textbook to my stack. Keep in mind that I bought USED books, not new…and they still mounted to a hefty total! I would have loved to know how to save money on college books. 500 years later, with kids now coming out of college attached to $200,000+ in debt, ANY way that you can trim expenses is fantastic! Save money on college books That is where Campus Book Rentals comes in.They have been around since … [Read more...]
Meals For A College Student
Meals for a college student? Skipping meals or eating unbalanced meals results in a 25% drop in productivity. Plus it causes sleep deprivation leaving a college student operating at half-capacity. Using fast food as an alternative is not a brilliant idea. Even though it is cheap, tastes good, accessible and fast, it is unhealthy. Since college is never easy do not compromise your health and try Wise Food Storage products! These are tastier, cheaper, healthier foods than anything bought at fast food chains, plus are easier and faster to prepare. Below are some tips for creating a small dorm-room “pantry” of fast and healthy meals for a college student. These don’t require refrigeration, won’t add to the dreaded Freshman Fifteen, and will beat a diet of noodles any day. Meals For A College Student Freeze dried entreesSmall pop-top cans of fruitCans of 100% vegetable juice such as V8 or fruit juicesWalnuts for critical Omega-3Apples for antioxidants75% dark chocolate cacao … [Read more...]
Small Business Saturday: Best Crystal Growing Kit
You know how I love things to make little brains grow -- almost everything can be turned into a learning opportunity! Here is a fun thing for the kids -- the Best Crystal Growing Kit! It's a Mom and Pop operation -- they even have FREE shipping! The kit is as you see in the picture -- for $14.99 Best Crystal Growing Kit From their website: 1.Why Crystal Growing Kits? Whether you are a budding scientist or cool crafter these kits provide an educational and fun way to explore crystal growing. Crystal Growing Kits.com was developed by a homeschooler and two parents to make science fun! 2.Who can use the kit? Anyone. As long as you can boil water, you can grow your own crystals! (Adult supervision is required when using boiling water) 3.What do I need to supply for my crystal growing kit? Just boiling water and imagination! Your crystal growing kit contains everything else. 4.Do I have to make a snowflake? No. Your crystals will grow in any shape you make with your magic crystal … [Read more...]
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