A+ Tutor Software

We have been using A+ Tutor Software for Josiah (3rd grade) and for Katherine (K/1st grade) for the past few months and I am loving the results. I am so happy with them in fact that my plan is to keep using this software next year as well. The lessons are engaging and fun and […]

The Homemaker’s Friend

       If you have been reading here long you know how much this large family homeschool mom love The Homemaker’s Friend yearly planner. Well, the 2015 edition is out and ready for purchase. Again the cover is breathtakingly beautiful with a wonderful Biblical reminder to enhance your life each time you pick up the planner. Here is […]

Gymboree Children’s Cothing

Who doesn’t love high-quality children’s clothing that will last through more than one child? Well, as a mother of five (soon to be 6) I sure do. But I also don’t always have the money to spend $40-$50 per outfit for each child. One thing that I have discovered through this Gymboree review  is that there is […]

Household Notebook – Simplified Pantry Review

 Simplified Pantry sent me three of their e-books to review recently. I have been blessed to read Mystie’s  Simplified Dinners ($12.99) book, Simplified Dinners Gluten Free/Dairy Free ($12.99) book, and my personal favorite the Paperless Organization ($3.99) . I have loved making the switch from my original household notebook that I have used for years and written about often here […]

Homeschool Spanish – Spanish for You! Review

Spanish for You! recently sent me their Estaciones program for review. The Estaciones program offers lessons that focus on the weather and seasons and much more. It is a fully interactive curriculum that works great as a whole family study with worksheets for all levels. It can be easily taught by a parent with no prior […]

Character Training Program – Leadership Garden Review

This Leadership Garden Legacy review has led to many good conversations in our home. As we worked our way through the U.N.I.Q.U.E. KIDS: Growing My Leadership Garden paperback book ($18.95) I was able to talk a lot about character training with our children. This beautifully illustrated simple to read chapter book is perfect for children […]

Homeschool Art Program – Artistic Pursuits

I have never had an official homeschool art program until now. We have always just did art as it happened. We would paint for a birthday gift, model clay for a Christmas ornament, and draw a picture for our nature study. But this year I decided it was time to get serious about giving the […]

Abraham’s Journey book review

Inspiring the American Dream recently sent me a copy of their softback (32 page) book Abraham’s Journey : A Celebration of the American Dream. I decided to read this book aloud to my children that are currently ages 10, 8, 6, 4, and 2. We read it one day as they were eating lunch and then […]