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I’ve been having so much fun with the Painters Paint Markers from Elmer’s! I shared my timeline notebook with you a couple of weeks ago and I decided to share my latest project, too. I think I’m most impressed with the sheer versatility of the Painters Markers. They can be used on so many different [...]
One of the challenges, with teaching children, is to find a way to help them digest, organize and retain information. Over our two decades of homeschooling, I’ve learned that one way to be successful at that is to be sure your students experience the information in several different ways. Allow them not just to read [...]
David and I have been enjoying these gorgeous days of warm sunshine and counting the blessings of such a mild and early spring. The nights are always colder and we’ve had some frost warnings, but overall, we have been able to enjoy incredibly warm temperatures for this time of year in Nebraska. The trees have [...]
In an effort to grow a new generation of gardeners and get kids digging in the dirt, planting healthy, homegrown food this spring, Growums, the unique and engaging online gardening experience for kids and Bonnie Plants, the leading producer of vegetables and herbs in North America, are teaming up with The Home Depot, nationwide, for [...]
Recycling just got SO much easier for this small town girl. Previously, we would have needed to have sorting bins large enough to collect a LOT of recycling, to make it worth our while, since we have to drive 30 miles to the nearest recycling center. We’ve just never been able to do it. It [...]
Those of you who have been reading this blog for awhile have probably figured out that there is a fairly large age-span between our kids. They’re 10, 15 (almost 16), 19, 25 and 27. Is it just me or do they never get to old for Easter baskets? -lol- We have added two fabulous son-in-laws [...]
We all probably have a fairly similar routine when it comes to cleaning the wood furniture in our homes. I don’t even really think about it — a little spray on the dust cloth and a few swipes across the offending surfaces and then I’m on to another chore. But, if you think about it, [...]
PlumScrumptious is a really cool online shop that carries unique, handcrafted products — all made in America. Skilled artisans and craftsman from around the country showcase their wares in the PlumScrumptious shop and we benefit from their talent. I’ve been able to review some gorgeous lawn and garden decor that I know you will really [...]
