Occasionally, I get to do reviews for The Old Schoolhouse Magazine website. Those get published there instead of on my blog. One of these reviews a few months ago was for CrossTimber. For that review, I received a Personalized Name Plaque with Meaning and Bible Verse for my youngest son, Stellan. When another review, this […]
I’m clearly clueless.
This parenting gig is a whole new ball game when you have teenagers. Throw in infants and toddlers with the teenager gig and all bets are off. The toddler repeats, with remarkable clarity and context, everything she hears. My toddler has a potty mouth. I was the one with kids who were respectful and kind. […]
TOS Review: The Familyman
The Homeschool Review Crew got the privilege of reviewing eight titles from The Familyman this month and part of last. We received The Familyman’s Christmas Treasury – Audio Collection and Digital Downloads to review. With Christmas rapidly approaching, the kids enjoyed jumping in and celebrating the season, even if it is a wee bit early! First off, my eight […]
Review: Grids for Kids
Just before our trip to South Dakota, Melanie from Grids for Kids contacted me and asked if we’d be willing to review Level 1 and Level 2 of Grids for Kids logic puzzle books. A quick search told me what I suspected: logic puzzles boost brain activity, help memory and processing speed, and improve concentration. Besides […]
Red meat confusion and prolonged prayers
We don’t eat much beef around here. Don’t get me wrong, we all love it, but I bought a roast the other day for the first time in years. Usually it’s ground beef only (or pork or chicken) in my food budget. I was craving beef though, so I bought a roast. When I got […]
Stockpile overload and Stellan’s new room.
It’s a monumental day: Stellan’s bed is now in the boys’ room. He’s eight months old and averaging eating at least four times a night so… It’s time to curb this problem. Or I just get to walk further to nurse him all night long. Or I just created a co-sleeping arrangement, in which I’m […]
TOS Review: Heirloom Audio Productions
I’ve reviewed Heirloom Audio Productions four times before for the Homeschool Review Crew. We’ve loved every G.A. Henty title we’ve received, and this one is no different! Once again, they’ve done a fabulous job turning a great book into an entertaining dramatization, this time with newly released The Cat of Bubastes. Also included with the 2-CD […]
TOS Review: Spencer Learning
The Homeschool Review Crew had the opportunity to review a product from Spencer Learning called Ultimate Phonics Reading Program for the last several weeks. I used this with Pierce, who turns five years old in a few days. He’s doing Kindergarten this year and reading short words. Ultimate Phonics Reading Program is a download for […]
Birthday cake failure
Charlotte turned six yesterday. I planned a beautiful cake. Moist chocolate layered cake, raspberry filling, and vanilla frosting was the plan. It would be perfect.I baked the cake and left it in the pans and headed to the park to meet friends, per Charlotte’s request. I know this is a bad plan but… I did […]
That crazy cat lady.
We got four kittens. Because… mice. Wretched things. (The mice, I mean – not kittens. Most of the time, anyway.) Kittens and I have an interesting relationship. I’ll feed them, water them, give them a doghouse to sleep in, and provide one almost five year old boy to love them pieces. In return I ask […]
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