If you’ve ever struggled to let go of an item, you’re not alone! Here’s how I found freedom from the clutches of clutter, and you can too. By the time my daughter was born four years ago, I began to feel like I was drowning in endless piles of stuff. Well-meaning friends handed over bag […]
Bugzzle Pattern Puzzle Review || Math Concepts to Grow With
When workbooks feel limiting to kids, using hands-on materials help them discover and absorb concepts in a concrete way. Here’s how the Bugzzle Pattern Puzzle changed our experience with math. Young children, especially if they are visual or kinesthetic learners, learn primarily through the act of play. The input they receive from their senses paves […]
Zoo Picture Puzzle Book Review || Visual Learning with Search & Find
Children learn with their senses, and visual perception is a skill to be developed. Here’s what we thought of the Usborne Zoo Picture Puzzle Book. Our family adores Usborne books for unique, fun, and educational literature. We purchased the original Picture Puzzle Book in the Timberdoodle 2017 Preschool Kit, and were delighted to receive the […]
How to Pack a Homeschool Co-Op Lunch Box for Picky Eaters
Packing a lunchbox for Homeschool Co-Op day is a challenge in itself, but add in a picky eater and it’s just frustrating! Here’s how I streamlined our system for simple school day lunches. Our family joined a homeschool co-op last year when my daughter started preschool. I was so excited to be learning with other […]
Smart Farmer Game Review || Sparking Problem Solving & Thinking Skills
Encouraging problem-solving and critical thinking in young children in the form of games makes learning fun and challenging at the same time. Here’s what our family thinks about the Smart Farmer thinking skills game. We’re big fans of the SmartGames line. With hands-on challenges ranging from easy to difficult, and bridging various age and skill […]
Planning Your Homeschool Year When Your Child Doesn’t Fit the Academic Mold
Back to school when your child doesn’t fit just one level of learning… Oh no, what do you do?! Here’s why you shouldn’t worry, what you can do to customize education, and how we plan for the future but homeschool today! When my daughter turned 2, I had grand ideas of how I was going […]
Feather the Owl Kid’s Diffuser by Young Living || Demo & Review
Aromatherapy for kids is one of my biggest passions, and today I’m bringing you a review and full demo of my new favorite kids’ diffuser–Feather the Owl! As a minimalist, I appreciate multi-purpose items that serve our family and also add incredible value to our lives. Feather the owl meets my criteria for a multi-purpose, […]