Back-to-School Roundup

Scrabble Turbo Slam Review & Giveaway : a Mom Favorite, for Fun & for School! @familygamenight

On September 22, 2011, in Back-to-School Roundup, Budget-wise, Family Circus, Frugal, Fun Family Activities, Giveaways, Reviews, by Glenda Embree

This is not your grandma’s Scrabble. It’s fast-paced fun and an excellent tool for helping kids to understand phonics and spelling. Whether we are using it as a board game, just for fun, or as a tool during a homeschool Language Arts lesson, this excellent game from Hasbro is a Top Ten pick for this [...]

Complete Idiot’s Guide to U.S. History vs US History for Dummies: A U.S. History Resource Challenge PLUS a 50% Discount for Busy-at-Home Readers!

On September 21, 2011, in Back-to-School Roundup, Homeschool, Reviews, by Glenda Embree

As a history buff and homeschool mom, this challenge was definitely perfect for me! I got to review two different U.S. History resources, compare and contrast them and decide which one I liked best. Interestingly enough, I had never used either the Dummies Guides or the Complete Idiot’s Guides for any topic, prior to this [...]

I LOVE Surprises!! My Elmer’s Bag It Forward Fun #bagitforward #collectivebias

On August 17, 2011, in Back-to-School Roundup, Budget-wise, Frugal, Fun Family Activities, Matters that Matter, Reviews, by Glenda Embree

I had the great privilege, this week, of participating in Elmer’s Bag it Forward program. For weeks now, people around the country have been filling backpacks with school supplies and donating them to students and schools in their communities. As a matter of fact YOU can take part in this fun and heart-warming project, too, [...]

Steps 4 Kids to Multiply: Review and Giveaway for Back-to-School Roundup

On August 10, 2011, in Back-to-School Roundup, Family Circus, Giveaways, Homeschool, Reviews, by Glenda Embree

In October, last year, I shared our introduction to the Steps 4 Kid’s company and their excellent Handwriting DVD’s. We have had such a positive experience with the handwriting DVD’s and will continue to use them for practice sessions, this school year. So, you can imagine that I was thrilled with the opportunity to work [...]

Our DIY Back-to-School Organizer Board #GlueNGlitter #collectivebias @OfficialCricut

On August 6, 2011, in Back-to-School Roundup, Budget-wise, DIY Projects/Gifts, Home and Garden, Reviews, by Glenda Embree

Even though it’s hard to accept, summer is nearly behind us and the days when our family needs to be more structured and organized with their time are fast approaching. I used to be so good at that – juggling all the necessary “mom” hats and staying focused. The older I get, the more their [...]

Win a Linksys E4200 Max Performance Dual-Band N Router in our Back-to-School Roundup (msrp $179.99!) @officiallinksys

On August 3, 2011, in Back-to-School Roundup, Blogging, Computing and Family Electronics, Giveaways, Homeschool, Reviews, by Glenda Embree

When it comes to school supplies, in 2011, Back-to-School means a lot more than just paper, crayons and pencils. Technology is a HUGE part of our childrens’ lives AND educations. Whether they attend public or private school or are homeschooled, our kids work with computers, the Internet and related technology on a daily basis. [...]

$25 Sam’s Club Gift Card Giveaway and Box Tops for Education #myblogspark @SamsClub

On August 1, 2011, in Back-to-School Roundup, Budget-wise, Family Circus, Giveaways, Reviews, by Glenda Embree

… Believe it or not, it’s August and school is just around the corner! We’re going to launch our Back-to-School Roundup with a $25 Sam’s Club Gift Card Giveaway! So much of what your students will need for a good start at school, can be found at great prices when you shop at Sam’s Club. [...]

On July 27, 2011, in Back-to-School Roundup, by Glenda Embree

Great Products and Giveaways Coming in August! … (We are still accepting sponsors for this event. Email me at glendasembree@gmail.com if you have a product you would like me to consider.)