Earlier this week, Emma and I both felt like baking. A friend had brought us a zucchini from his garden, and Emma decided we should make our chocolate zucchini bread. We only had one problem... Our recipe called for wheat flour. We wanted to make … [Read more...]
Our Fourth Grade Homeschool Curriculum {And First Day Pictures!}
Today is our first day of fourth grade. We started the day off with a visit to Bob Evans for our annual back-to-school breakfast celebration. Once she was full of pancakes and orange juice, this little lady was ready to get busy with her … [Read more...]
The Boxcar Children DVD Review & Giveaway
Emma has started reading The Boxcar Children series of books. If you're not familiar with The Boxcar Children, here's the scoop. Four orphaned and homeless siblings happen upon an abandoned boxcar, which with a little creativity and hard work, they … [Read more...]
Treat Greeting Cards 99¢ {Stock Up for the Year}
Greeting cards can be SO expensive. That's why we like to take advantage of this offer from Treat {Shutterfly} and stock up on greeting cards for the year. Now through August 19, you can get greeting cards for 99¢. Use the promo code 99CENTS at … [Read more...]
Helping Kids with SIMPLE Service Projects
photo credit Back-to-school brings visions of backpacks, notebooks, and lunch boxes for most people. But did you know that this time of year signals another need across the country? As kids come home from long days at school, the first thing on … [Read more...]