There are so many easy recipes to make your own DIY soap with melt and pour soap bases. This recipe is fun because it uses dried lavender and eucalyptus, plus it is enhanced with lavender essential oil. Homemade bar soap can make a great gift idea, or just an affordable splurge for your "me … [Read more...] about Lavender Eucalyptus Soap DIY Recipe
Memoria Press Fourth Grade Literature Guide Set Review
I love to have a strong literature component to our homeschool, so I was thrilled to receive the entire Fourth Grade Literature Guide Set from Memoria Press. I was responsible for providing my own copies of the literature books, but luckily we had 2 of the books and our library had copies of what we … [Read more...] about Memoria Press Fourth Grade Literature Guide Set Review
Library and Educational Services LLC Review
I'm going to reveal a shocking secret about myself. I am a book junkie, er, collector. This review is for the incredible online store Library and Educational Services LLC. We were told to buy one of their Lifehouse Theater CDs, a book from the awesome best-selling "Who Was..." series, and then to … [Read more...] about Library and Educational Services LLC Review
How to Get Kids to Bed on Time!
Kids need good sleep to be able to develop and learn, and to function at their best each and every day. With the school year starting up soon, this is more important now than ever, especially if they had crazy sleep habits all summer. However, getting kids to bed on time can prove to be a … [Read more...] about How to Get Kids to Bed on Time!
Time Travelers: World War II Curriculum Review
One of the most hands-on history companies around, Home School in the Woods, sent my family a digital copy of a program for my oldest sons. The title, meant for grades 3rd-8th, came as a zip file to extract and use from my computer. They make fabulous, in-depth history unit studies, and we chose … [Read more...] about Time Travelers: World War II Curriculum Review
Back to School Themed Outdoor Games for Kids
With all the after school activities and homework happening once school starts, time for getting outdoors and enjoying some games with family and friends becomes difficult to find. Planning a themed back to school gathering before all this busyness begins, though, is a fantastic idea. Playing … [Read more...] about Back to School Themed Outdoor Games for Kids